Compared to last reported sale (8/27/24): Feeder steers sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Heifers under 750 lbs sold mostly 10.00-15.00 higher, 750-849 lbs heifers sold 5.00-10.00 higher, heifers over 850 lbs were too lightly tested last sale to develop a full market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. CME feeder cattle positions improved over the last few days and buyers showed some optimism as they bid on cattle. Light weight yearlings sold on very good demand as most of these offerings were very green and in very light flesh. Quality this sale was mixed from plain to very attractive. Heifer quality was more attractive than steer quality as several sets of tested open replacements were seen. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was lighter this sale than last sale. Cow quality was mostly plain to average this week. Feeding cows demand remains stronger than slaughter cow demand. Most sound cows were purchased to feed this week. Yields continue to slip lower as dry conditions continue to push yields seasonally lower. Slaughter cows sold mostly 5.00-7.00 lower on all classes. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold on uneven demand. Demand was lighter to start the sale, however demand improved as the sale progressed and additional buyers started loads. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 5.00 lower. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average today. Most cows were pushing moderate to heavy amounts of fill today. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Young age cow quality was mostly plain to average today.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 681 | 263.63 | 1,795 | 61 |
| Medium 1 | 680 | 253.79 | 1,725 | 19thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 675 | 249.92 | 1,687 | 11thin |
| Medium 1-2 | 615 | 245.00 | 1,507 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,719 | 148.49 | 2,553 | 60 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,761 | 132.40 | 2,332 | 7thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,357 | 130.12 | 1,766 | 50 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,165 | 112.28 | 1,308 | 81 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium 1 | 650–700 | 694 | 253.00/cwt | 253.00–253.00 | 1,756 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 885 | 240.08/cwt | 240.00–241.00 | 2,125 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 681 | 263.63/cwt | 263.00–266.00 | 1,795 | 61 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,145 | 144.17/cwt | 135.00–154.00 | 1,651 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,037 | 155.23/cwt | 152.00–162.00 | 1,610 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 252.25/cwt | 246.50–256.00 | 1,811 | 34 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 800–850 | 830 | 240.45/cwt | 239.00–241.00 | 1,996 | 54 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 887 | 219.21/cwt | 217.50–223.00 | 1,944 | 36 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 788 | 235.99/cwt | 233.00–241.00 | 1,860 | 127 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,080 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 2,074 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,045 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 1,996 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 968 | 216.49/cwt | 212.50–218.50 | 2,096 | 52 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 793 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 1,983 | 29 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 232.00/cwt | 232.00–232.00 | 1,752 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 249.92/cwt | 248.00–255.00 | 1,687 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 921 | 217.54/cwt | 215.00–221.00 | 2,004 | 63 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,014 | 207.70/cwt | 205.00–211.00 | 2,106 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 942 | 237.22/cwt | 231.00–237.50 | 2,235 | 69 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,025 | 214.08/cwt | 209.50–217.50 | 2,194 | 41 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 230.85/cwt | 224.50–234.00 | 1,905 | 147 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 252.58/cwt | 248.00–256.00 | 1,819 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 900–950 | 942 | 218.50/cwt | 218.50–218.50 | 2,058 | 23 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 960 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,392 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,771 | 152.36/cwt | 147.50–163.00 | 2,698 | 33 |
| Bulls | —Canadian Origin | — | 1,885 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 2,733 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,763 | 136.03/cwt | 134.00–138.00 | 2,398 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,787 | 128.91/cwt | 124.00–132.50 | 2,304 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,351 | 130.67/cwt | 124.00–138.00 | 1,765 | 46 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,345 | 140.63/cwt | 136.00–145.50 | 1,891 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,213 | 125.30/cwt | 123.00–132.00 | 1,520 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 945 | 99.53/cwt | 95.00–108.00 | 941 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,720 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 2,305 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,188 | 105.80/cwt | 101.00–111.00 | 1,257 | 35 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,105 | 114.07/cwt | 106.00–120.00 | 1,260 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,076 | 98.99/cwt | 96.00–99.50 | 1,065 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,368 | 117.02/cwt | 115.00–119.00 | 1,601 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,340 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,621 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,640 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 2,296 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,194 | 121.05/cwt | 116.00–128.50 | 1,445 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,672 | 143.98/cwt | 131.00–148.00 | 2,407 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,150 | 137.21/cwt | 136.50–138.00 | 1,578 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | 700–750 | 728 | 247.00/cwt | 247.00–247.00 | 1,798 | 10 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 950–1000 | 959 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 1,976 | 7 |
| Steers | Large 1 | 1100–1150 | 1,115 | 186.50/cwt | 186.50–186.50 | 2,079 | 9 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 220.33/cwt | 219.00–221.00 | 1,829 | 9 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1150–1200 | 1,155 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 2,056 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1050–1100 | 1,095 | 187.50/cwt | 187.50–187.50 | 2,053 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | 600–650 | 639 | 256.00/cwt | 256.00–256.00 | 1,636 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 267.29/cwt | 267.00–270.00 | 1,676 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | 650–700 | 691 | 249.00/cwt | 249.00–249.00 | 1,721 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,507 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | 600–650 | 611 | 265.00/cwt | 265.00–265.00 | 1,619 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 257.00/cwt | 257.00–257.00 | 1,478 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 239.82/cwt | 235.00–240.00 | 1,775 | 80 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 789 | 239.00/cwt | 239.00–239.00 | 1,886 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 800–850 | 835 | 217.00/cwt | 217.00–217.00 | 1,812 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 700–750 | 702 | 236.00/cwt | 236.00–236.00 | 1,657 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 800–850 | 808 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 1,818 | 6 |
Compared to last reported sale (8/27/24): Feeder steers sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Heifers under 750 lbs sold mostly 10.00-15.00 higher, 750-849 lbs heifers sold 5.00-10.00 higher, heifers over 850 lbs were too lightly tested last sale to develop a full market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. CME feeder cattle positions improved over the last few days and buyers showed some optimism as they bid on cattle. Light weight yearlings sold on very good demand as most of these offerings were very green and in very light flesh. Quality this sale was mixed from plain to very attractive. Heifer quality was more attractive than steer quality as several sets of tested open replacements were seen. Market activity was mostly moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings. Demand for slaughter cows was lighter this sale than last sale. Cow quality was mostly plain to average this week. Feeding cows demand remains stronger than slaughter cow demand. Most sound cows were purchased to feed this week. Yields continue to slip lower as dry conditions continue to push yields seasonally lower. Slaughter cows sold mostly 5.00-7.00 lower on all classes. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold on uneven demand. Demand was lighter to start the sale, however demand improved as the sale progressed and additional buyers started loads. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 5.00 lower. Weigh up conditions were mostly average to below average today. Most cows were pushing moderate to heavy amounts of fill today. Young cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Young age cow quality was mostly plain to average today.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 600–650 | 639 | 256.00 | 256.00 |
| 14 | 650–700 | 694 | 253.00 | 253.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 61 | 650–700 | 681 | 263.00–266.00 | 263.63 |
| 34 | 700–750 | 718 | 246.50–256.00 | 252.25 |
| 127 | 750–800 | 788 | 233.00–241.00 | 235.99 |
| 147 | 800–850 | 825 | 224.50–234.00 | 230.85 |
| 36 | 850–900 | 887 | 217.50–223.00 | 219.21 |
| 63 | 900–950 | 921 | 215.00–221.00 | 217.54 |
| 52 | 950–1000 | 968 | 212.50–218.50 | 216.49 |
| 41 | 1000–1050 | 1,025 | 209.50–217.50 | 214.08 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | 650–700 | 675 | 248.00–255.00 | 249.92 |
| 80 | 700–750 | 740 | 235.00–240.00 | 239.82 |
| 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 232.00 | 232.00 |
| 3 | 800–850 | 835 | 217.00 | 217.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | 800–850 | 830 | 219.00–221.00 | 220.33 |
| 7 | 950–1000 | 959 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | 750–800 | 793 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| 24 | 850–900 | 885 | 240.00–241.00 | 240.08 |
| 69 | 900–950 | 942 | 231.00–237.50 | 237.22 |
| 22 | 1000–1050 | 1,014 | 205.00–211.00 | 207.70 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | 700–750 | 720 | 248.00–256.00 | 252.58 |
| 6 | 750–800 | 789 | 239.00 | 239.00 |
| 54 | 800–850 | 830 | 239.00–241.00 | 240.45 |
| 23 | 900–950 | 942 | 218.50 | 218.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 600–650 | 611 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| 4 | 650–700 | 691 | 249.00 | 249.00 |
| 10 | 700–750 | 728 | 247.00 | 247.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | 1100–1150 | 1,115 | 186.50 | 186.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 600–650 | 627 | 267.00–270.00 | 267.29 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 550–600 | 575 | 257.00 | 257.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | 700–750 | 702 | 236.00 | 236.00 |
| 6 | 800–850 | 808 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,045 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,080 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,095 | 187.50 | 187.50 |
| 1 | 1150–1200 | 1,155 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| 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 | 2 | — | 1,145 | 135.00–154.00 | 144.17 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,037 | 152.00–162.00 | 155.23 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 960 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,771 | 147.50–163.00 | 152.36 |
| 24 | — | 1,672 | 131.00–148.00 | 143.98 |
| Bulls — Canadian Origin$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,885 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,345 | 136.00–145.50 | 140.63 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,763 | 134.00–138.00 | 136.03 |
| 3 | — | 1,787 | 124.00–132.50 | 128.91 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 46 | — | 1,351 | 124.00–138.00 | 130.67 |
| 1 | — | 1,340 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,640 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,213 | 123.00–132.00 | 125.30 |
| 7 | — | 1,105 | 106.00–120.00 | 114.07 |
| 2 | — | 1,150 | 136.50–138.00 | 137.21 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 945 | 95.00–108.00 | 99.53 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,720 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,188 | 101.00–111.00 | 105.80 |
| 7 | — | 1,076 | 96.00–99.50 | 98.99 |
| 7 | — | 1,194 | 116.00–128.50 | 121.05 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,368 | 115.00–119.00 | 117.02 |