Compared to last sale (8-11-26): Feeder steers were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Demand for feeders was mostly light. CME positions have fallen sharply since last sale and buyers adjusted prices to match lower expected break evens. CME positions were lower today as well which caused buyers to pause as they bid on offerings. Demand for light weight yearlings was stronger than demand for heavy weight yearlings as buyers attempt to back up marketing dates. Light weight yearlings were also in lighter flesh making these offerings more attractive to buyers. Market activity was slow to moderate with a small buyer pool noticed. Weigh up cows sold on light to moderate demand and offerings. Feeding cow demand was mostly light this week as buyers cite uncertainty for fed cow prices going into fall. Many private feeders worry of the impact additional meat imports will have on the fed cow market and adjusted sell prices reflected these uncertainties. Feeding cows sold mostly 10.00-15.00 lower. Cow quality was mostly average this week. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 15.00-20.00 lower. Demand for slaughter bulls was light. Feeding bull demand was very light and private buyers sidelined themselves and allowed packers to buy all bulls lower. Bull quality was mostly plain to average this week. Most bulls continue to come off pasture and range after breeding season. Yields continue to be mostly average to below average as a result. Weigh up conditions were mixed today with both full and empty cows and bulls noticed. Young age cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. A few sets of bred cows were seen this week. Demand for bred offerings was light to moderate. Very little premium was seen for bred cows this sale as buyers weight the economics of feeding and maintaining cows from now until spring calving.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 500 | 382.50 | 1,913 | 4thin |
| Medium 1 | 599 | 343.00 | 2,055 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,781 | 179.45 | 3,196 | 51 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,348 | 161.55 | 2,178 | 199 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,606 | 158.53 | 2,546 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,185 | 155.43 | 1,842 | 73 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,384 | $2,481 | 32 |
| Bred Heifers | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 752 | $2,795 | 57 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,208 | 107.39/cwt | 105.00–110.00 | 1,297 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,352 | 155.36/cwt | 152.00–156.50 | 2,100 | 45 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,194 | 164.02/cwt | 164.00–165.00 | 1,958 | 54 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,429 | 130.35/cwt | 120.00–137.50 | 1,863 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,341 | 165.04/cwt | 161.00–167.00 | 2,213 | 145 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,606 | 158.53/cwt | 156.50–160.00 | 2,546 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 926 | 293.50/cwt | 293.50–293.50 | 2,718 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 309.00/cwt | 309.00–309.00 | 2,379 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 877 | 300.58/cwt | 299.00–302.00 | 2,636 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 748 | 320.00/cwt | 320.00–320.00 | 2,394 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 500–550 | 500 | 382.50/cwt | 382.50–382.50 | 1,913 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 800–850 | 828 | 310.57/cwt | 304.00–313.25 | 2,572 | 84 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 316.00/cwt | 316.00–316.00 | 2,402 | 6 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 750 | 3,000.00/head | 3,000.00–3,000.00 | 3,000 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,140 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 2,622 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Broken Mouth | — | 1,306 | 2,350.00/head | 2,350.00–2,350.00 | 2,350 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 960 | 288.00/cwt | 288.00–288.00 | 2,765 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 700–750 | 743 | 326.48/cwt | 322.00–329.00 | 2,426 | 53 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 850–900 | 887 | 297.35/cwt | 296.00–300.00 | 2,637 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 2 | 1150–1200 | 1,185 | 216.00/cwt | 216.00–216.00 | 2,560 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | 650–700 | 692 | 328.93/cwt | 325.00–330.00 | 2,276 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | 550–600 | 599 | 343.00/cwt | 343.00–343.00 | 2,055 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | 650–700 | 673 | 335.00/cwt | 335.00–335.00 | 2,255 | 2 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 752 | 2,766.73/head | 2,450.00–2,850.00 | 2,767 | 50 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,395 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 28 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,477 | 147.99/cwt | 145.00–153.00 | 2,186 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,912 | 184.53/cwt | 182.00–195.00 | 3,528 | 19 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 2,016 | 188.51/cwt | 184.00–195.00 | 3,800 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,186 | 124.78/cwt | 121.00–127.50 | 1,480 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,305 | 197.00/cwt | 197.00–197.00 | 2,571 | 1 |
| Steers | Large 1Full | 1200–1250 | 1,211 | 226.88/cwt | 226.00–229.00 | 2,748 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 915 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 961 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,263 | 166.86/cwt | 162.50–170.00 | 2,107 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,308 | 182.56/cwt | 178.00–187.50 | 2,388 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,655 | 177.50/cwt | 177.50–177.50 | 2,938 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,745 | 174.94/cwt | 164.00–180.50 | 3,053 | 22 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,150 | 146.37/cwt | 130.00–155.00 | 1,683 | 8 |
Compared to last sale (8-11-26): Feeder steers were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Demand for feeders was mostly light. CME positions have fallen sharply since last sale and buyers adjusted prices to match lower expected break evens. CME positions were lower today as well which caused buyers to pause as they bid on offerings. Demand for light weight yearlings was stronger than demand for heavy weight yearlings as buyers attempt to back up marketing dates. Light weight yearlings were also in lighter flesh making these offerings more attractive to buyers. Market activity was slow to moderate with a small buyer pool noticed. Weigh up cows sold on light to moderate demand and offerings. Feeding cow demand was mostly light this week as buyers cite uncertainty for fed cow prices going into fall. Many private feeders worry of the impact additional meat imports will have on the fed cow market and adjusted sell prices reflected these uncertainties. Feeding cows sold mostly 10.00-15.00 lower. Cow quality was mostly average this week. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 15.00-20.00 lower. Demand for slaughter bulls was light. Feeding bull demand was very light and private buyers sidelined themselves and allowed packers to buy all bulls lower. Bull quality was mostly plain to average this week. Most bulls continue to come off pasture and range after breeding season. Yields continue to be mostly average to below average as a result. Weigh up conditions were mixed today with both full and empty cows and bulls noticed. Young age cows were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. A few sets of bred cows were seen this week. Demand for bred offerings was light to moderate. Very little premium was seen for bred cows this sale as buyers weight the economics of feeding and maintaining cows from now until spring calving.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,208 | 105.00–110.00 | 107.39 |
| 8 | — | 1,186 | 121.00–127.50 | 124.78 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 45 | — | 1,352 | 152.00–156.50 | 155.36 |
| 145 | — | 1,341 | 161.00–167.00 | 165.04 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 54 | — | 1,194 | 164.00–165.00 | 164.02 |
| 8 | — | 1,150 | 130.00–155.00 | 146.37 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,429 | 120.00–137.50 | 130.35 |
| 3 | — | 1,477 | 145.00–153.00 | 147.99 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,606 | 156.50–160.00 | 158.53 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 915 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,912 | 182.00–195.00 | 184.53 |
| 22 | — | 1,745 | 164.00–180.50 | 174.94 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 2,016 | 184.00–195.00 | 188.51 |
| 1 | — | 1,655 | 177.50 | 177.50 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,263 | 162.50–170.00 | 166.86 |
| 2 | — | 1,308 | 178.00–187.50 | 182.56 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 53 | 700–750 | 743 | 322.00–329.00 | 326.48 |
| 6 | 750–800 | 760 | 316.00 | 316.00 |
| 84 | 800–850 | 828 | 304.00–313.25 | 310.57 |
| 26 | 850–900 | 877 | 299.00–302.00 | 300.58 |
| 21 | 900–950 | 926 | 293.50 | 293.50 |
| 10 | 950–1000 | 960 | 288.00 | 288.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 700–750 | 748 | 320.00 | 320.00 |
| 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 309.00 | 309.00 |
| 3 | 850–900 | 887 | 296.00–300.00 | 297.35 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 500–550 | 500 | 382.50 | 382.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 550–600 | 599 | 343.00 | 343.00 |
| 9 | 650–700 | 692 | 325.00–330.00 | 328.93 |
| Steers — Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 1150–1200 | 1,185 | 216.00 | 216.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 335.00 | 335.00 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 1200–1250 | 1,211 | 226.00–229.00 | 226.88 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 7 | — | 750 | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 50 | — | 752 | 2,450.00–2,850.00 | 2,766.73 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,140 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,305 | 197.00 | 197.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,306 | 2,350.00 | 2,350.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 28 | — | 1,395 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |