Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop any market trend. Demand was mostly good for light offerings. Feeder cattle quality was mostly plain to average. One small set of attractive, replacement quality heifers was seen today and demand was mostly good to very good. Boxed beef values surged throughout the week last week, and have continued to inch higher this week. Choice closed today at 313.02 and select at 300.87, that's 8.63 and 7.05 higher on choice and select respectfully, compared to last Tuesdays close. This has continued to support to CME live cattle and feeder cattle contracts. CME positions pushed sharply higher again today with most contracts showing triple digit gains. Market activity was mostly active this week despite light offerings. Bidding was active both ringside as well as on the internet for todays sale. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for moderate offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was good again this week as packer buyers showed good demand for cow for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00 to 3.00 higher on breaking and boning cows; lean cows sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand for feeding cows was very good today. Packers and private buyers both showed very good demand for cows as tight supplies and high demand continue to be seen. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Cow quality was mostly average to very attractive this week. Slaughter bulls sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to above average today with most cows emptied out from being out grazing. Weigh conditions this sale were even better than last week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand for these offerings was good to very good.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 516 | 300.00 | 1,548 | 8thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 586 | 281.00 | 1,647 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,673 | 150.38 | 2,516 | 30 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,554 | 142.98 | 2,222 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,352 | 138.85 | 1,877 | 208 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,175 | 134.19 | 1,576 | 185 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,128 | 150.33/cwt | 138.00–158.00 | 1,696 | 31 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,097 | 143.31/cwt | 135.00–146.00 | 1,572 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,133 | 157.50/cwt | 140.00–198.00 | 1,784 | 63 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,197 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,736 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 932 | 181.40/cwt | 164.00–195.00 | 1,691 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 778 | 207.50/cwt | 207.50–207.50 | 1,614 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 991 | 200.46/cwt | 146.00–246.00 | 1,987 | 98 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 586 | 281.00/cwt | 281.00–281.00 | 1,647 | 4 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 250.50/cwt | 250.50–250.50 | 1,686 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 696 | 246.00/cwt | 246.00–246.00 | 1,712 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | 800–850 | 815 | 241.00/cwt | 241.00–241.00 | 1,964 | 29 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 1,824 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1150–1200 | 1,170 | 177.00/cwt | 177.00–177.00 | 2,071 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 549 | 348.00/cwt | 348.00–348.00 | 1,911 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 50–100 | 80 | 475.00/head | 475.00–475.00 | 475 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 300.00/cwt | 300.00–300.00 | 1,548 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 355.00/cwt | 355.00–355.00 | 1,704 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 264.00/cwt | 264.00–264.00 | 1,645 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 255.00/cwt | 255.00–255.00 | 1,874 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 50–100 | 85 | 375.00/head | 375.00–375.00 | 375 | 4 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1100–1150 | 1,105 | 186.00/cwt | 186.00–186.00 | 2,055 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 232.02/cwt | 231.00–235.00 | 1,879 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 342.50/cwt | 342.50–342.50 | 1,514 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,300 | 135.93/cwt | 127.50–142.00 | 1,767 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,255 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,820 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,330 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,875 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,345 | 146.75/cwt | 142.00–152.00 | 1,974 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,505 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 3,783 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,147 | 108.26/cwt | 99.00–117.00 | 1,242 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,353 | 143.47/cwt | 142.00–147.00 | 1,941 | 18 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,340 | 126.93/cwt | 120.00–129.00 | 1,701 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,456 | 128.62/cwt | 121.00–132.00 | 1,873 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,195 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,315 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,423 | 142.33/cwt | 141.00–146.00 | 2,025 | 40 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,480 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,887 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,651 | 148.46/cwt | 143.00–156.00 | 2,451 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,190 | 136.61/cwt | 136.00–139.00 | 1,626 | 18 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,357 | 137.91/cwt | 134.00–142.00 | 1,871 | 41 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 905 | 95.01/cwt | 94.00–97.00 | 860 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,168 | 132.34/cwt | 130.00–135.00 | 1,546 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,317 | 138.35/cwt | 131.50–142.00 | 1,822 | 97 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,010 | 161.94/cwt | 157.00–169.00 | 3,255 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,167 | 139.20/cwt | 136.00–142.50 | 1,624 | 97 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,206 | 130.37/cwt | 127.00–135.00 | 1,572 | 55 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,583 | 145.08/cwt | 143.00–147.00 | 2,297 | 9 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,511 | 139.83/cwt | 139.00–141.00 | 2,113 | 6 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested either this week or last week to develop any market trend. Demand was mostly good for light offerings. Feeder cattle quality was mostly plain to average. One small set of attractive, replacement quality heifers was seen today and demand was mostly good to very good. Boxed beef values surged throughout the week last week, and have continued to inch higher this week. Choice closed today at 313.02 and select at 300.87, that's 8.63 and 7.05 higher on choice and select respectfully, compared to last Tuesdays close. This has continued to support to CME live cattle and feeder cattle contracts. CME positions pushed sharply higher again today with most contracts showing triple digit gains. Market activity was mostly active this week despite light offerings. Bidding was active both ringside as well as on the internet for todays sale. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for moderate offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was good again this week as packer buyers showed good demand for cow for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00 to 3.00 higher on breaking and boning cows; lean cows sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand for feeding cows was very good today. Packers and private buyers both showed very good demand for cows as tight supplies and high demand continue to be seen. Feeding cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Cow quality was mostly average to very attractive this week. Slaughter bulls sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to above average today with most cows emptied out from being out grazing. Weigh conditions this sale were even better than last week. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady. Quality this week was average to attractive. Demand for these offerings was good to very good.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 31 | — | 1,128 | 138.00–158.00 | 150.33 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 63 | — | 1,133 | 140.00–198.00 | 157.50 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,197 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 98 | — | 991 | 146.00–246.00 | 200.46 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,097 | 135.00–146.00 | 143.31 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 932 | 164.00–195.00 | 181.40 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 778 | 207.50 | 207.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 550–600 | 586 | 281.00 | 281.00 |
| 21 | 650–700 | 696 | 246.00 | 246.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 250.50 | 250.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | 800–850 | 815 | 241.00 | 241.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · estimate wt | ||||
| 1 | 50–100 | 80 | 475.00 | 475.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 500–550 | 516 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 50–100 | 85 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| 3 | 400–450 | 442 | 342.50 | 342.50 |
| 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 264.00 | 264.00 |
| 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| 4 | 800–850 | 810 | 231.00–235.00 | 232.02 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1100–1150 | 1,105 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| 1 | 1150–1200 | 1,170 | 177.00 | 177.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 355.00 | 355.00 |
| 4 | 500–550 | 549 | 348.00 | 348.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,300 | 127.50–142.00 | 135.93 |
| 6 | — | 1,345 | 142.00–152.00 | 146.75 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,255 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,330 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,505 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,480 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 7 | — | 1,651 | 143.00–156.00 | 148.46 |
| 10 | — | 2,010 | 157.00–169.00 | 161.94 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,147 | 99.00–117.00 | 108.26 |
| 18 | — | 1,190 | 136.00–139.00 | 136.61 |
| 5 | — | 1,168 | 130.00–135.00 | 132.34 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,353 | 142.00–147.00 | 143.47 |
| 8 | — | 1,340 | 120.00–129.00 | 126.93 |
| 97 | — | 1,317 | 131.50–142.00 | 138.35 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,456 | 121.00–132.00 | 128.62 |
| 40 | — | 1,423 | 141.00–146.00 | 142.33 |
| 41 | — | 1,357 | 134.00–142.00 | 137.91 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,195 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 97 | — | 1,167 | 136.00–142.50 | 139.20 |
| 55 | — | 1,206 | 127.00–135.00 | 130.37 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 905 | 94.00–97.00 | 95.01 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,583 | 143.00–147.00 | 145.08 |
| 6 | — | 1,511 | 139.00–141.00 | 139.83 |