Compared to last sale (9-15-26): Feeder steers were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Yearling heifers were all too lightly tested this week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive and overall not as attractive as last week. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate for light offerings, however demand did improve as buyers started loads. Heavy rain fell across the region over the weekend. This limited the volume of offerings this week. Fewer buyers were also present for todays light offering. Several sets of attractive tested open heifers, off ranchers replacements, were seen again this week. Most offerings were coming off grass and were in light flesh. Market activity was mostly moderate with a small buyer pool noticed. Weigh up cows sold on very light demand and light offerings. Feeding cow quality was mostly plain this week. Many blemished offerings continue to be seen which limited feeding demand. Some buyers were willing to put blemished cows on feed but mostly at or just above slaughter cow prices. Feeding cows sold sharply lower, with most sales 7.00-10.00 lower. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however sharply lower undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 lower. A few private buyers were active in purchasing bulls to feed. This helped hold slaughter bulls close to steady. Feeding bull demand was light to moderate this sale. Too few feeding bulls were seen last week to develop any market trend. Bulls continue to come off pasture and range after breeding season and 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 exposed cows were seen this week and buyers purchased these offerings on mostly good demand as they were willing to take the risk and test them themselves. They are listed as stock cows in the report below. Most of these offerings were aged offerings, but were not mouthed.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 425 | 453.94 | 1,929 | 21 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,784 | 170.40 | 3,040 | 35 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,376 | 131.72 | 1,813 | 32 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,594 | 130.71 | 2,084 | 7thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,174 | 122.20 | 1,434 | 19 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 2,213 | 184.51/cwt | 182.00–185.00 | 4,083 | 5 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,575 | 163.67/cwt | 155.00–172.00 | 2,578 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,668 | 161.93/cwt | 150.00–170.00 | 2,701 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,803 | 175.60/cwt | 170.00–180.50 | 3,166 | 12 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,150 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,725 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,955 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 3,304 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 871 | 314.62/cwt | 311.00–317.00 | 2,740 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 918 | 309.41/cwt | 303.00–312.00 | 2,840 | 51 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,095 | 220.00/cwt | 220.00–220.00 | 2,409 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 976 | 296.30/cwt | 291.00–300.50 | 2,892 | 73 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | 900–950 | 926 | 303.09/cwt | 300.00–305.00 | 2,807 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 400–450 | 425 | 453.94/cwt | 447.50–455.00 | 1,929 | 21 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,250 | 217.50/cwt | 217.50–217.50 | 2,719 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,228 | 127.76/cwt | 127.50–128.00 | 1,569 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 350–400 | 360 | 550.00/cwt | 550.00–550.00 | 1,980 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,011 | 271.00/cwt | 271.00–271.00 | 2,740 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,345 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 2,287 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,295 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,651 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,387 | 157.23/cwt | 138.00–161.00 | 2,181 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,169 | 222.50/cwt | 222.50–222.50 | 2,601 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,033 | 290.74/cwt | 287.50–299.00 | 3,003 | 57 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,391 | 144.06/cwt | 141.00–147.00 | 2,004 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,373 | 157.01/cwt | 151.00–162.50 | 2,156 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,135 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,419 | 1 |
| Steers | Large 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 498 | 410.00/cwt | 410.00–410.00 | 2,042 | 6 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | 1050–1100 | 1,065 | 280.51/cwt | 275.00–288.00 | 2,987 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 984 | 225.17/cwt | 212.50–252.50 | 2,216 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,155 | 85.00/cwt | 85.00–85.00 | 982 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,187 | 114.95/cwt | 107.50–120.00 | 1,364 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,576 | 134.15/cwt | 133.00–139.00 | 2,114 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,369 | 109.60/cwt | 107.50–117.00 | 1,500 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,270 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 2,197 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,122 | 122.04/cwt | 118.00–128.00 | 1,369 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 965 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 724 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,640 | 122.12/cwt | 120.00–124.00 | 2,003 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,226 | 144.60/cwt | 144.50–145.00 | 1,773 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,450 | 170.50/cwt | 170.50–170.50 | 4,177 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,328 | 126.06/cwt | 118.00–132.00 | 1,674 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,565 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,956 | 1 |
Compared to last sale (9-15-26): Feeder steers were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Yearling heifers were all too lightly tested this week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to lower undertones were noticed. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive and overall not as attractive as last week. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate for light offerings, however demand did improve as buyers started loads. Heavy rain fell across the region over the weekend. This limited the volume of offerings this week. Fewer buyers were also present for todays light offering. Several sets of attractive tested open heifers, off ranchers replacements, were seen again this week. Most offerings were coming off grass and were in light flesh. Market activity was mostly moderate with a small buyer pool noticed. Weigh up cows sold on very light demand and light offerings. Feeding cow quality was mostly plain this week. Many blemished offerings continue to be seen which limited feeding demand. Some buyers were willing to put blemished cows on feed but mostly at or just above slaughter cow prices. Feeding cows sold sharply lower, with most sales 7.00-10.00 lower. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however sharply lower undertones were noticed. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 3.00 lower. A few private buyers were active in purchasing bulls to feed. This helped hold slaughter bulls close to steady. Feeding bull demand was light to moderate this sale. Too few feeding bulls were seen last week to develop any market trend. Bulls continue to come off pasture and range after breeding season and 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 exposed cows were seen this week and buyers purchased these offerings on mostly good demand as they were willing to take the risk and test them themselves. They are listed as stock cows in the report below. Most of these offerings were aged offerings, but were not mouthed.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 2,213 | 182.00–185.00 | 184.51 |
| 6 | — | 1,668 | 150.00–170.00 | 161.93 |
| 12 | — | 1,803 | 170.00–180.50 | 175.60 |
| 1 | — | 1,955 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| 1 | — | 2,450 | 170.50 | 170.50 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,575 | 155.00–172.00 | 163.67 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,150 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,391 | 141.00–147.00 | 144.06 |
| 2 | — | 1,373 | 151.00–162.50 | 157.01 |
| 7 | — | 1,328 | 118.00–132.00 | 126.06 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,135 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,155 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,187 | 107.50–120.00 | 114.95 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,576 | 133.00–139.00 | 134.15 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,369 | 107.50–117.00 | 109.60 |
| 1 | — | 1,565 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,270 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,122 | 118.00–128.00 | 122.04 |
| 5 | — | 1,226 | 144.50–145.00 | 144.60 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 965 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,640 | 120.00–124.00 | 122.12 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 850–900 | 871 | 311.00–317.00 | 314.62 |
| 51 | 900–950 | 918 | 303.00–312.00 | 309.41 |
| 73 | 950–1000 | 976 | 291.00–300.50 | 296.30 |
| 57 | 1000–1050 | 1,033 | 287.50–299.00 | 290.74 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 900–950 | 926 | 300.00–305.00 | 303.09 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | 400–450 | 425 | 447.50–455.00 | 453.94 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | 1050–1100 | 1,065 | 275.00–288.00 | 280.51 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 350–400 | 360 | 550.00 | 550.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 450–500 | 498 | 410.00 | 410.00 |
| 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 | 1 | — | 1,095 | 220.00 | 220.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,250 | 217.50 | 217.50 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,387 | 138.00–161.00 | 157.23 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,169 | 222.50 | 222.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,228 | 127.50–128.00 | 127.76 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,345 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 984 | 212.50–252.50 | 225.17 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,295 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,011 | 271.00 | 271.00 |