Compared to last reported sale(8-14-19): All feeder cattle were too lightly tested last sale to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noted. Feeder cattle quality was mostly average to attractive this week with most offerings coming off grass. Most yearlings were in light flesh. Demand for yearlings was moderate on light to moderate offerings. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand as both packers and feeding buyers were both active in bidding on cows this sale. Feeding buyers from the corn belt are looking to western cattle as supplies are tight in the corn belt and prices are high. Packers continue to show good demand for cows for immediate harvest as they search for supplies. Cow quality this week was mostly plain to average and lower than last sale. Cows were also pushing excess fill today as temperatures reached into the 90's. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher in a very narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 lower. Seasonally higher bull numbers have pushed bull prices down as ranchers are beginning to sell bulls after breeding season. Young age cows sold on mostly moderate demand. Young age feeding or re-breeding cows sold with higher undertones. Quality was mostly average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1-2 | 658 | 133.50 | 878 | 2thin |
| Medium 1 | 736 | 129.81 | 956 | 27 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 889 | 128.13 | 1,140 | 409 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 862 | 122.09 | 1,052 | 47 |
| Large 1 | 1,094 | 115.61 | 1,265 | 89 |
| Large 1-2 | 1,003 | 113.50 | 1,138 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,842 | 84.23 | 1,552 | 70 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,631 | 68.40 | 1,116 | 5thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,409 | 64.37 | 907 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,266 | 60.78 | 770 | 47 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,060 | 120.33/cwt | 119.00–123.00 | 1,275 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,269 | 61.07/cwt | 55.00–65.00 | 775 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,257 | 54.27/cwt | 53.50–55.50 | 682 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,276 | 67.43/cwt | 66.00–69.00 | 860 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,210 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 871 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,631 | 68.40/cwt | 67.50–69.00 | 1,116 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,410 | 62.43/cwt | 60.00–65.00 | 880 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 937 | 131.96/cwt | 126.00–133.00 | 1,236 | 129 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 832 | 138.43/cwt | 135.00–140.50 | 1,152 | 75 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 877 | 128.96/cwt | 127.75–130.00 | 1,131 | 132 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 978 | 124.14/cwt | 122.00–126.00 | 1,214 | 71 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 780 | 129.59/cwt | 129.00–131.00 | 1,011 | 45 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 813 | 128.72/cwt | 128.50–129.00 | 1,046 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 637 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 895 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 720 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 986 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 649 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 753 | 7 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 930 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,163 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,098 | 78.47/cwt | 72.50–105.00 | 862 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,522 | 71.08/cwt | 68.00–73.25 | 1,082 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,522 | 64.29/cwt | 62.00–70.50 | 978 | 6 |
| Dairy Steers | Large 3-4 | — | 649 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 357 | 4 |
| Dairy Steers | Large 3 | — | 834 | 57.00/cwt | 57.00–57.00 | 475 | 18 |
| Dairy Steers | Large 3 | — | 1,008 | 56.00/cwt | 56.00–56.00 | 564 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,406 | 69.35/cwt | 69.00–70.50 | 975 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,096 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 855 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,465 | 81.50/cwt | 81.50–81.50 | 2,009 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,918 | 85.98/cwt | 82.00–90.00 | 1,649 | 33 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,808 | 79.50/cwt | 73.00–82.50 | 1,437 | 20 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,152 | 93.51/cwt | 90.50–98.00 | 2,012 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,519 | 71.54/cwt | 70.00–73.00 | 1,087 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,156 | 71.31/cwt | 69.00–74.00 | 824 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 913 | 128.15/cwt | 125.00–129.25 | 1,170 | 138 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,295 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 1,295 | 11 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,136 | 106.73/cwt | 104.00–109.00 | 1,212 | 20 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,063 | 122.25/cwt | 122.25–122.25 | 1,300 | 24 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,027 | 121.19/cwt | 119.00–123.00 | 1,245 | 34 |
| Heifers | Large 1-2 | — | 1,003 | 113.50/cwt | 113.50–113.50 | 1,138 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 681 | 133.39/cwt | 132.50–134.00 | 908 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 618 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 896 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 943 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 1,056 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 429 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 712 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 540 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 837 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 840 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,117 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 540 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 799 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 933 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 1,162 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 737 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,017 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 864 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 1,067 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 947 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 1,117 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 820 | 123.69/cwt | 121.00–127.00 | 1,014 | 27 |
| Steers | Large 1Full | — | 1,164 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,315 | 7 |
| Steers | Large 1Full | — | 1,094 | 118.50/cwt | 118.50–118.50 | 1,296 | 12 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,100 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 1,342 | 2 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,012 | 125.47/cwt | 122.50–126.00 | 1,270 | 50 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 793 | 135.46/cwt | 134.50–135.75 | 1,074 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium 2 | — | 660 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 865 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 832 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,073 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 718 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 1,034 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 579 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 869 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 772 | 139.92/cwt | 139.00–142.50 | 1,080 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 889 | 135.07/cwt | 133.00–135.75 | 1,201 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 769 | 127.71/cwt | 127.00–128.00 | 982 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 658 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 878 | 2 |
Compared to last reported sale(8-14-19): All feeder cattle were too lightly tested last sale to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noted. Feeder cattle quality was mostly average to attractive this week with most offerings coming off grass. Most yearlings were in light flesh. Demand for yearlings was moderate on light to moderate offerings. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good demand as both packers and feeding buyers were both active in bidding on cows this sale. Feeding buyers from the corn belt are looking to western cattle as supplies are tight in the corn belt and prices are high. Packers continue to show good demand for cows for immediate harvest as they search for supplies. Cow quality this week was mostly plain to average and lower than last sale. Cows were also pushing excess fill today as temperatures reached into the 90's. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-3.00 higher in a very narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 lower. Seasonally higher bull numbers have pushed bull prices down as ranchers are beginning to sell bulls after breeding season. Young age cows sold on mostly moderate demand. Young age feeding or re-breeding cows sold with higher undertones. Quality was mostly average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,060 | 119.00–123.00 | 120.33 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 649 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 930 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 129 | — | 937 | 126.00–133.00 | 131.96 |
| 75 | — | 832 | 135.00–140.50 | 138.43 |
| 2 | — | 718 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 7 | — | 579 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 18 | — | 772 | 139.00–142.50 | 139.92 |
| 22 | — | 889 | 133.00–135.75 | 135.07 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 618 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 943 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| 6 | — | 660 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 429 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 10 | — | 540 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 840 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 4 | — | 540 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 8 | — | 933 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| 11 | — | 737 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 17 | — | 793 | 134.50–135.75 | 135.46 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,164 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,094 | 118.50 | 118.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,100 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| 50 | — | 1,012 | 122.50–126.00 | 125.47 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 832 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 132 | — | 877 | 127.75–130.00 | 128.96 |
| 71 | — | 978 | 122.00–126.00 | 124.14 |
| 45 | — | 780 | 129.00–131.00 | 129.59 |
| 14 | — | 813 | 128.50–129.00 | 128.72 |
| 5 | — | 637 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 4 | — | 720 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 138 | — | 913 | 125.00–129.25 | 128.15 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,295 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 20 | — | 1,136 | 104.00–109.00 | 106.73 |
| 24 | — | 1,063 | 122.25 | 122.25 |
| 34 | — | 1,027 | 119.00–123.00 | 121.19 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,003 | 113.50 | 113.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 681 | 132.50–134.00 | 133.39 |
| 17 | — | 769 | 127.00–128.00 | 127.71 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 864 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 13 | — | 947 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| 27 | — | 820 | 121.00–127.00 | 123.69 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 658 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Large 3-4$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 649 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 834 | 57.00 | 57.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,008 | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,269 | 55.00–65.00 | 61.07 |
| 12 | — | 1,257 | 53.50–55.50 | 54.27 |
| 9 | — | 1,276 | 66.00–69.00 | 67.43 |
| 1 | — | 1,210 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,631 | 67.50–69.00 | 68.40 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,410 | 60.00–65.00 | 62.43 |
| 7 | — | 1,406 | 69.00–70.50 | 69.35 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,096 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,465 | 81.50 | 81.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,918 | 82.00–90.00 | 85.98 |
| 20 | — | 1,808 | 73.00–82.50 | 79.50 |
| 9 | — | 2,152 | 90.50–98.00 | 93.51 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,098 | 72.50–105.00 | 78.47 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,522 | 68.00–73.25 | 71.08 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,522 | 62.00–70.50 | 64.29 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,519 | 70.00–73.00 | 71.54 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,156 | 69.00–74.00 | 71.31 |