Compared to last sale: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested last week to develop a full market trend, however generally steady undertones were noticed on both steers heifers. Demand was mostly moderate to good for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and not as attractive as last week. Most cattle were long weaned from 45-100 days. Package sizes were mostly small this week. No load lots were seen. CME positions pushed higher all last week in anticipation of the cattle on feed report. The cattle on feed report showed on feed slightly higher than last January, placements 7% below last year and marketings slightly below last year. The March contract closed today at 253.00, 1.625 higher than last Tuesdays close. The April closed at 258.95 today, 3.60 higher than last Tuesdays close. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was good. Packers opted to send most of the cow offering to slaughter this week as supplies remain tight. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady on all offerings. Packers opted to send cows they would usually feed to harvest this week causing slaughter cows to sell unevenly compared to the previous week. Very few feeding cows were seen this week. No feeding cow comparison is available. Slaughter bulls sold 5.00-10.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Weigh up conditions were mixed today. Another set of fed cows sold this week. These offerings were met with mostly good demand. Most fed cow offerings had moderate amounts of tag, however most offered buyers and overnight stand and favorable weigh conditions. Young age cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality was mostly average this week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 415 | 299.44 | 1,242 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 567 | 279.22 | 1,584 | 159 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 607 | 201.00 | 1,220 | 3thin |
| Medium 2 | 571 | 200.18 | 1,143 | 18thin |
| Medium 2-3 | 465 | 195.00 | 907 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,580 | 124.45 | 1,966 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,548 | 113.63 | 1,758 | 56 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,360 | 109.23 | 1,486 | 34 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,126 | 97.15 | 1,094 | 125 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,553 | $1,975 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,279 | $1,661 | 37 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 705 | 267.00/cwt | 267.00–267.00 | 1,882 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 607 | 201.00/cwt | 201.00–201.00 | 1,220 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 346 | 310.00/cwt | 310.00–310.00 | 1,073 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 582 | 200.21/cwt | 195.00–203.00 | 1,165 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 470 | 291.00/cwt | 291.00–291.00 | 1,368 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium 2-3 | — | 465 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 907 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 400 | 330.00/cwt | 330.00–330.00 | 1,320 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 590 | 291.00/cwt | 291.00–291.00 | 1,717 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 688 | 231.00/cwt | 231.00–231.00 | 1,589 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 630 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 1,449 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 507 | 333.67/cwt | 316.00–338.00 | 1,692 | 51 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 406 | 352.00/cwt | 352.00–352.00 | 1,429 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 455 | 322.46/cwt | 321.50–325.00 | 1,467 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 543 | 311.72/cwt | 305.00–315.00 | 1,693 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 398 | 280.00/cwt | 280.00–280.00 | 1,114 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 763 | 238.28/cwt | 235.00–245.00 | 1,818 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 623 | 288.00/cwt | 288.00–288.00 | 1,794 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 510 | 310.00/cwt | 310.00–310.00 | 1,581 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 517 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 1,034 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 565 | 281.69/cwt | 281.25–282.75 | 1,592 | 68 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 607 | 268.50/cwt | 268.50–268.50 | 1,630 | 47 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 528 | 286.84/cwt | 285.00–288.50 | 1,515 | 44 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 600 | 252.50/cwt | 252.50–252.50 | 1,515 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 650 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 1,511 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,465 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,685 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,123 | 93.69/cwt | 89.00–102.00 | 1,052 | 77 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,089 | 112.67/cwt | 112.00–114.00 | 1,227 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,375 | 98.00/cwt | 98.00–98.00 | 1,348 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 965 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 753 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 949 | 91.41/cwt | 86.00–97.00 | 867 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,561 | 108.56/cwt | 102.00–112.00 | 1,695 | 8 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,545 | 114.42/cwt | 112.50–115.00 | 1,768 | 47 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,211 | 105.15/cwt | 103.00–110.00 | 1,273 | 29 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,560 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,825 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,356 | 109.77/cwt | 107.00–112.00 | 1,488 | 31 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,488 | 112.27/cwt | 106.00–118.00 | 1,671 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,909 | 140.37/cwt | 137.50–143.50 | 2,680 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,735 | 131.53/cwt | 131.00–132.00 | 2,282 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,370 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,603 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,255 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,644 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,278 | 106.92/cwt | 100.00–114.00 | 1,366 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,091 | 131.38/cwt | 109.50–140.50 | 1,433 | 45 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 640 | 204.00/cwt | 204.00–204.00 | 1,306 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 990 | 178.91/cwt | 165.00–185.00 | 1,771 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,194 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 1,194 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,553 | 1,975.00/head | 1,975.00–1,975.00 | 1,975 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,323 | 1,860.00/head | 1,860.00–1,860.00 | 1,860 | 21 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,222 | 1,400.00/head | 1,400.00–1,400.00 | 1,400 | 16 |
Compared to last sale: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested last week to develop a full market trend, however generally steady undertones were noticed on both steers heifers. Demand was mostly moderate to good for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and not as attractive as last week. Most cattle were long weaned from 45-100 days. Package sizes were mostly small this week. No load lots were seen. CME positions pushed higher all last week in anticipation of the cattle on feed report. The cattle on feed report showed on feed slightly higher than last January, placements 7% below last year and marketings slightly below last year. The March contract closed today at 253.00, 1.625 higher than last Tuesdays close. The April closed at 258.95 today, 3.60 higher than last Tuesdays close. Market activity was mostly moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was good. Packers opted to send most of the cow offering to slaughter this week as supplies remain tight. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady on all offerings. Packers opted to send cows they would usually feed to harvest this week causing slaughter cows to sell unevenly compared to the previous week. Very few feeding cows were seen this week. No feeding cow comparison is available. Slaughter bulls sold 5.00-10.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Weigh up conditions were mixed today. Another set of fed cows sold this week. These offerings were met with mostly good demand. Most fed cow offerings had moderate amounts of tag, however most offered buyers and overnight stand and favorable weigh conditions. Young age cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality was mostly average this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 705 | 267.00 | 267.00 |
| 51 | — | 507 | 316.00–338.00 | 333.67 |
| 6 | — | 406 | 352.00 | 352.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 400 | 330.00 | 330.00 |
| 15 | — | 590 | 291.00 | 291.00 |
| 12 | — | 455 | 321.50–325.00 | 322.46 |
| 9 | — | 543 | 305.00–315.00 | 311.72 |
| 3 | — | 763 | 235.00–245.00 | 238.28 |
| 2 | — | 623 | 288.00 | 288.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 688 | 231.00 | 231.00 |
| 3 | — | 510 | 310.00 | 310.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 630 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 398 | 280.00 | 280.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 607 | 201.00 | 201.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 346 | 310.00 | 310.00 |
| 5 | — | 470 | 291.00 | 291.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 582 | 195.00–203.00 | 200.21 |
| 3 | — | 517 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 465 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 68 | — | 565 | 281.25–282.75 | 281.69 |
| 47 | — | 607 | 268.50 | 268.50 |
| 44 | — | 528 | 285.00–288.50 | 286.84 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 600 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| 1 | — | 650 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,465 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 31 | — | 1,356 | 107.00–112.00 | 109.77 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 77 | — | 1,123 | 89.00–102.00 | 93.69 |
| 8 | — | 1,089 | 112.00–114.00 | 112.67 |
| 29 | — | 1,211 | 103.00–110.00 | 105.15 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,375 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 965 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| 9 | — | 949 | 86.00–97.00 | 91.41 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,561 | 102.00–112.00 | 108.56 |
| 47 | — | 1,545 | 112.50–115.00 | 114.42 |
| 1 | — | 1,560 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,488 | 106.00–118.00 | 112.27 |
| 4 | — | 1,909 | 137.50–143.50 | 140.37 |
| 2 | — | 1,735 | 131.00–132.00 | 131.53 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,370 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,255 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,278 | 100.00–114.00 | 106.92 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 45 | — | 1,091 | 109.50–140.50 | 131.38 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 990 | 165.00–185.00 | 178.91 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,194 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 640 | 204.00 | 204.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,553 | 1,975.00 | 1,975.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 21 | — | 1,323 | 1,860.00 | 1,860.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 16 | — | 1,222 | 1,400.00 | 1,400.00 |