Compared to last week (6-16-26): Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly good for very light offerings. Most feeders were offered in small packages or as singles. Most buyers sat on the sidelines as there were not enough feeders for buyers to build loads. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. CME feeder cattle positions were slightly lower today, however contracts have moved higher over the last week. Market activity was slow to moderate with a small crowd on hand. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for moderate offerings. Feeding cows sold steady to 3.00 higher on all classes. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to above average today, and better than last week. A large crowd of feeding cow buyers were on hand for todays sale. Buyers showed good demand for all cows that would feed. Private buyers were willing to take blemished cows to feed and pushed most cows over slaughter cow orders. Demand for slaughter cows remained good this week as new slaughter cow buyers were in the market again. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Very few cows were purchased for immediate slaughter this week. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 1.00 lower. Feeding bulls were scarcely tested this week as most offerings were purchased for immediate harvest. Bull quality this week was average to very attractive. Young age cows sold 15.00-18.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. These offerings were met with good to very good demand as additional buyers were in the market this week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 519 | 512.23 | 2,658 | 28 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,963 | 212.08 | 4,163 | 66 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,442 | 186.66 | 2,692 | 235 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,650 | 182.74 | 3,016 | 66 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,183 | 171.03 | 2,024 | 19 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,033 | $3,250 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,430 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 2,717 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,405 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 2,192 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,318 | 218.46/cwt | 218.00–219.00 | 5,064 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 830 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,162 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,580 | 187.93/cwt | 186.00–189.00 | 2,969 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,462 | 189.23/cwt | 187.00–198.00 | 2,767 | 120 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,475 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 3,098 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,250 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 2,338 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,313 | 165.71/cwt | 156.00–182.50 | 2,176 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,863 | 174.55/cwt | 173.50–176.50 | 3,252 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,775 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 3,231 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,869 | 193.41/cwt | 189.00–201.00 | 3,615 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,091 | 226.09/cwt | 219.00–240.00 | 4,728 | 21 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 965 | 117.50/cwt | 117.50–117.50 | 1,134 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,170 | 206.89/cwt | 198.00–214.00 | 4,490 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,515 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 6,036 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,949 | 212.16/cwt | 203.00–220.00 | 4,135 | 27 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,631 | 183.11/cwt | 179.00–184.50 | 2,987 | 56 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,171 | 209.91/cwt | 189.00–247.50 | 2,458 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,007 | 289.83/cwt | 227.50–309.00 | 2,919 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,178 | 265.44/cwt | 221.00–327.50 | 3,127 | 17 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1300–1350 | 1,314 | 231.00/cwt | 231.00–231.00 | 3,035 | 6 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,265 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 3,036 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,404 | 171.13/cwt | 166.00–178.50 | 2,403 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 397.50/cwt | 397.50–397.50 | 2,385 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 422.50/cwt | 422.50–422.50 | 1,648 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 407.50/cwt | 407.50–407.50 | 2,588 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 900–950 | 945 | 327.50/cwt | 327.50–327.50 | 3,095 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,236 | 239.79/cwt | 190.50–315.00 | 2,964 | 39 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,033 | 3,250.00/head | 3,250.00–3,250.00 | 3,250 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 436 | 565.00/cwt | 565.00–565.00 | 2,463 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 470 | 522.50/cwt | 522.50–522.50 | 2,456 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 519 | 512.23/cwt | 505.00–512.50 | 2,658 | 28 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 333.00/cwt | 333.00–333.00 | 2,481 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,955 | 174.50/cwt | 174.50–174.50 | 3,411 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,255 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 2,134 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,227 | 180.74/cwt | 179.00–184.00 | 2,218 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,171 | 161.75/cwt | 147.50–172.50 | 1,894 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,423 | 185.98/cwt | 180.00–188.00 | 2,646 | 100 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,448 | 174.83/cwt | 174.00–175.50 | 2,532 | 2 |
Compared to last week (6-16-26): Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly good for very light offerings. Most feeders were offered in small packages or as singles. Most buyers sat on the sidelines as there were not enough feeders for buyers to build loads. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. CME feeder cattle positions were slightly lower today, however contracts have moved higher over the last week. Market activity was slow to moderate with a small crowd on hand. Weigh up cows sold on good demand for moderate offerings. Feeding cows sold steady to 3.00 higher on all classes. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Weigh up conditions were average to above average today, and better than last week. A large crowd of feeding cow buyers were on hand for todays sale. Buyers showed good demand for all cows that would feed. Private buyers were willing to take blemished cows to feed and pushed most cows over slaughter cow orders. Demand for slaughter cows remained good this week as new slaughter cow buyers were in the market again. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Very few cows were purchased for immediate slaughter this week. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 1.00 lower. Feeding bulls were scarcely tested this week as most offerings were purchased for immediate harvest. Bull quality this week was average to very attractive. Young age cows sold 15.00-18.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. These offerings were met with good to very good demand as additional buyers were in the market this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,430 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,313 | 156.00–182.50 | 165.71 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 2,318 | 218.00–219.00 | 218.46 |
| 6 | — | 1,869 | 189.00–201.00 | 193.41 |
| 21 | — | 2,091 | 219.00–240.00 | 226.09 |
| 3 | — | 2,170 | 198.00–214.00 | 206.89 |
| 27 | — | 1,949 | 203.00–220.00 | 212.16 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,475 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,515 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,405 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,448 | 174.00–175.50 | 174.83 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 830 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 1 | — | 965 | 117.50 | 117.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,580 | 186.00–189.00 | 187.93 |
| 3 | — | 1,863 | 173.50–176.50 | 174.55 |
| 56 | — | 1,631 | 179.00–184.50 | 183.11 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 120 | — | 1,462 | 187.00–198.00 | 189.23 |
| 12 | — | 1,404 | 166.00–178.50 | 171.13 |
| 100 | — | 1,423 | 180.00–188.00 | 185.98 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,250 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,227 | 179.00–184.00 | 180.74 |
| 4 | — | 1,171 | 147.50–172.50 | 161.75 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,775 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,955 | 174.50 | 174.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,255 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,171 | 189.00–247.50 | 209.91 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,007 | 227.50–309.00 | 289.83 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 1,178 | 221.00–327.50 | 265.44 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 39 | — | 1,236 | 190.50–315.00 | 239.79 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,033 | 3,250.00 | 3,250.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,265 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| 6 | 1300–1350 | 1,314 | 231.00 | 231.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 900–950 | 945 | 327.50 | 327.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 422.50 | 422.50 |
| 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 397.50 | 397.50 |
| 3 | 700–750 | 745 | 333.00 | 333.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 600–650 | 635 | 407.50 | 407.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 400–450 | 436 | 565.00 | 565.00 |
| 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 522.50 | 522.50 |
| 28 | 500–550 | 519 | 505.00–512.50 | 512.23 |