Compared to last week (4-21-26): Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder cattle were scarcely traded this week. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate to good for very light offerings. Most feeders were offered as singles this week. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. CME positions bounced back from last weeks losses as they pushed sharply higher both yesterday and today, with over 4.00 gains seen today. A small crowd was on hand for todays sale, but buyers were a mix of order buyers and ranchers. Market activity was moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for light offerings. Feeding cows sold on very good demand for all cows which would feed. Feeding cows sold steady to 4.00 higher in a narrow comparison, with the largest increase in price seen on young and high yielding cows. Slaughter cows sold on good demand. A couple loads of fed cows were seen this week. Demand for fed cows was very good. No recent sales of premium white cows were seen to make an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed compared to the last reported test the first week of April. Breaking, boning and lean slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Feeding type bulls were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows sold generally steady to firm on very good demand. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Replacement or turn out cows sold on very good demand and buyers were willing to take older offerings up to 6 years old to rebreed as cow supplies remain tight.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 613 | 415.00 | 2,544 | 6thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,798 | 206.75 | 3,717 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,387 | 182.37 | 2,529 | 73 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Low | 1,802 | 178.71 | 3,221 | 62 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,579 | 178.69 | 2,821 | 15 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,141 | 142.29 | 1,623 | 9thin |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,122 | $4,042 | 4thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,269 | $3,550 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,415 | $3,400 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,420 | $3,000 | 7 |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 1,086 | $4,375 | 12 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,664 | 208.56/cwt | 198.00–213.00 | 3,470 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,386 | 188.10/cwt | 185.00–190.00 | 2,607 | 46 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,060 | 207.74/cwt | 202.00–216.00 | 4,279 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,770 | 226.77/cwt | 224.00–231.00 | 4,014 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,805 | 178.92/cwt | 175.50–183.00 | 3,230 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,155 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 1,987 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,498 | 2,850.00/head | 2,850.00–2,850.00 | 2,850 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 900–950 | 930 | 301.00/cwt | 301.00–301.00 | 2,799 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,311 | 188.51/cwt | 184.00–195.00 | 2,471 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,445 | 3,500.00/head | 3,500.00–3,500.00 | 3,500 | 1 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,086 | 4,375.00/head | 4,375.00–4,375.00 | 4,375 | 12 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,143 | 208.37/cwt | 182.50–270.00 | 2,382 | 12 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 974 | 283.21/cwt | 250.00–295.00 | 2,758 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,006 | 307.23/cwt | 236.00–340.00 | 3,091 | 62 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,122 | 4,041.80/head | 3,850.00–4,100.00 | 4,042 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,315 | 3,200.00/head | 3,200.00–3,200.00 | 3,200 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,415 | 189.50/cwt | 189.50–189.50 | 2,681 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,101 | 256.57/cwt | 191.00–327.50 | 2,825 | 29 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 415.00/cwt | 415.00–415.00 | 2,544 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,192 | 131.25/cwt | 125.00–142.00 | 1,565 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,270 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 2,604 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 855 | 321.02/cwt | 315.00–325.00 | 2,745 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,400 | 3,350.00/head | 3,350.00–3,350.00 | 3,350 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,269 | 3,550.00/head | 3,550.00–3,550.00 | 3,550 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,272 | 219.95/cwt | 216.00–220.50 | 2,798 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,142 | 157.61/cwt | 148.00–169.00 | 1,800 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,250 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,825 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,393 | 179.69/cwt | 176.00–184.00 | 2,503 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,835 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 3,211 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,393 | 153.39/cwt | 150.00–159.00 | 2,137 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,565 | 181.10/cwt | 178.00–183.00 | 2,834 | 13 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,475 | 199.38/cwt | 195.00–202.00 | 2,941 | 3 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75%Heavy Weight | — | 2,108 | 163.11/cwt | 155.00–172.00 | 3,438 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 865 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 1,038 | 1 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,792 | 179.23/cwt | 178.00–179.75 | 3,212 | 60 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,245 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 1,519 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,505 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 2,273 | 1 |
Compared to last week (4-21-26): Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder cattle were scarcely traded this week. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate to good for very light offerings. Most feeders were offered as singles this week. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. CME positions bounced back from last weeks losses as they pushed sharply higher both yesterday and today, with over 4.00 gains seen today. A small crowd was on hand for todays sale, but buyers were a mix of order buyers and ranchers. Market activity was moderate to active this week. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for light offerings. Feeding cows sold on very good demand for all cows which would feed. Feeding cows sold steady to 4.00 higher in a narrow comparison, with the largest increase in price seen on young and high yielding cows. Slaughter cows sold on good demand. A couple loads of fed cows were seen this week. Demand for fed cows was very good. No recent sales of premium white cows were seen to make an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed compared to the last reported test the first week of April. Breaking, boning and lean slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Feeding type bulls were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows sold generally steady to firm on very good demand. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Replacement or turn out cows sold on very good demand and buyers were willing to take older offerings up to 6 years old to rebreed as cow supplies remain tight.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,664 | 198.00–213.00 | 208.56 |
| 3 | — | 1,475 | 195.00–202.00 | 199.38 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 2,060 | 202.00–216.00 | 207.74 |
| 3 | — | 1,770 | 224.00–231.00 | 226.77 |
| 2 | — | 1,805 | 175.50–183.00 | 178.92 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 46 | — | 1,386 | 185.00–190.00 | 188.10 |
| 20 | — | 1,393 | 176.00–184.00 | 179.69 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,155 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,142 | 148.00–169.00 | 157.61 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,192 | 125.00–142.00 | 131.25 |
| 1 | — | 1,245 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,250 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,393 | 150.00–159.00 | 153.39 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,835 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,505 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,565 | 178.00–183.00 | 181.10 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 2,108 | 155.00–172.00 | 163.11 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 865 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 60 | — | 1,792 | 178.00–179.75 | 179.23 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,498 | 2,850.00 | 2,850.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,445 | 3,500.00 | 3,500.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,122 | 3,850.00–4,100.00 | 4,041.80 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,315 | 3,200.00 | 3,200.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,400 | 3,350.00 | 3,350.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,269 | 3,550.00 | 3,550.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,311 | 184.00–195.00 | 188.51 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 62 | — | 1,006 | 236.00–340.00 | 307.23 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 29 | — | 1,101 | 191.00–327.50 | 256.57 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,143 | 182.50–270.00 | 208.37 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 974 | 250.00–295.00 | 283.21 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,415 | 189.50 | 189.50 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,272 | 216.00–220.50 | 219.95 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,270 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 855 | 315.00–325.00 | 321.02 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,086 | 4,375.00 | 4,375.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 900–950 | 930 | 301.00 | 301.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 600–650 | 613 | 415.00 | 415.00 |