Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality this week was plain to average. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate, with the best demand seen for cattle suitable to run on grass. Market activity this week was moderate. Weigh up cows comprised the majority of the sale this week. Demand for slaughter cows was significantly stronger compared to last week. Breaking cows sold generally steady. Boning cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Lean cows sold with the best demand and advanced 2.00-5.00 higher. Demand from western packers was very strong this week as cow prices in Washington and Idaho are sharply higher due to tight cow supplies. Demand for cows improved throughout the sale. Fewer cows were purchased to feed this week as slaughter demand surpassed feeding demand. Feeding cows sold steady to 2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady to firm. Weigh up conditions were average to above average today as most cows were slicked off and very empty. Young age cows sold steady to 5.00 higher. Quality this week was average to attractive and overall better than last weeks offering.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 613 | 164.47 | 1,009 | 35 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 514 | 159.44 | 819 | 27 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,683 | 97.41 | 1,639 | 84 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,642 | 80.61 | 1,324 | 24 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,380 | 79.30 | 1,095 | 113 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,193 | 77.71 | 927 | 227 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,159 | $1,224 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,287 | $1,085 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,197 | $1,079 | 19 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,158 | 86.26/cwt | 77.00–107.00 | 999 | 63 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 835 | 85.47/cwt | 85.00–86.00 | 714 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,008 | 113.41/cwt | 92.00–125.00 | 1,143 | 58 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,153 | 74.54/cwt | 74.00–75.00 | 859 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,578 | 74.50/cwt | 74.50–74.50 | 1,176 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,194 | 105.02/cwt | 103.00–106.00 | 1,254 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,450 | 99.00/cwt | 99.00–99.00 | 1,436 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 436 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 872 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 655 | 178.78/cwt | 177.00–179.00 | 1,171 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 898 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,347 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 709 | 146.67/cwt | 145.50–150.00 | 1,040 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 383 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 613 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 581 | 167.54/cwt | 167.00–170.00 | 973 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 461 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 756 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 678 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,003 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 580 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 922 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 620 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 1,079 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 609 | 169.63/cwt | 168.00–170.00 | 1,033 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 660 | 155.76/cwt | 152.00–157.00 | 1,028 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 670 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,173 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 774 | 149.28/cwt | 147.00–150.00 | 1,155 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 529 | 192.93/cwt | 192.00–196.00 | 1,021 | 21 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,150 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,208 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 515 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 927 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 934 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,168 | 6 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,050 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,271 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 637 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 962 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 973 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 1,245 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,512 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 1,179 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,620 | 82.50/cwt | 82.50–82.50 | 1,337 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,370 | 83.49/cwt | 82.00–88.00 | 1,144 | 29 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,648 | 89.18/cwt | 81.00–93.00 | 1,470 | 23 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,435 | 73.48/cwt | 73.00–74.00 | 1,054 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,327 | 82.65/cwt | 81.50–84.50 | 1,097 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,349 | 73.20/cwt | 72.00–73.50 | 987 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 941 | 74.00/cwt | 74.00–74.00 | 696 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 925 | 55.44/cwt | 54.00–57.00 | 513 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,247 | 75.31/cwt | 74.00–78.00 | 939 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,258 | 84.32/cwt | 83.00–84.75 | 1,061 | 26 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,305 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 940 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,755 | 73.00/cwt | 73.00–73.00 | 1,281 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,659 | 80.86/cwt | 79.50–84.50 | 1,341 | 17 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,650 | 85.27/cwt | 85.00–85.50 | 1,407 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,231 | 82.85/cwt | 80.00–88.00 | 1,020 | 46 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,350 | 76.61/cwt | 74.00–80.00 | 1,034 | 26 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,204 | 77.50/cwt | 73.00–80.00 | 933 | 104 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,114 | 70.05/cwt | 62.00–73.00 | 780 | 41 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,447 | 78.67/cwt | 75.50–82.00 | 1,138 | 31 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,205 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 1,985 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,035 | 109.21/cwt | 105.00–115.00 | 2,222 | 20 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,712 | 100.39/cwt | 93.00–105.00 | 1,719 | 21 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,216 | 85.77/cwt | 82.00–86.50 | 1,043 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,331 | 94.92/cwt | 91.00–99.50 | 1,263 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,159 | 1,224.00/head | 1,200.00–1,235.00 | 1,224 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,197 | 1,079.01/head | 1,075.00–1,085.00 | 1,079 | 19 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,287 | 1,085.00/head | 1,085.00–1,085.00 | 1,085 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,140 | 76.26/cwt | 74.00–78.50 | 869 | 38 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality this week was plain to average. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate, with the best demand seen for cattle suitable to run on grass. Market activity this week was moderate. Weigh up cows comprised the majority of the sale this week. Demand for slaughter cows was significantly stronger compared to last week. Breaking cows sold generally steady. Boning cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Lean cows sold with the best demand and advanced 2.00-5.00 higher. Demand from western packers was very strong this week as cow prices in Washington and Idaho are sharply higher due to tight cow supplies. Demand for cows improved throughout the sale. Fewer cows were purchased to feed this week as slaughter demand surpassed feeding demand. Feeding cows sold steady to 2.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady to firm. Weigh up conditions were average to above average today as most cows were slicked off and very empty. Young age cows sold steady to 5.00 higher. Quality this week was average to attractive and overall better than last weeks offering.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 63 | — | 1,158 | 77.00–107.00 | 86.26 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 58 | — | 1,008 | 92.00–125.00 | 113.41 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 38 | — | 1,140 | 74.00–78.50 | 76.26 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 835 | 85.00–86.00 | 85.47 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,153 | 74.00–75.00 | 74.54 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,578 | 74.50 | 74.50 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,194 | 103.00–106.00 | 105.02 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,450 | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 13 | — | 1,159 | 1,200.00–1,235.00 | 1,224.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 19 | — | 1,197 | 1,075.00–1,085.00 | 1,079.01 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,287 | 1,085.00 | 1,085.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 436 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 3 | — | 620 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 2 | — | 670 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 7 | — | 774 | 147.00–150.00 | 149.28 |
| 21 | — | 529 | 192.00–196.00 | 192.93 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 655 | 177.00–179.00 | 178.78 |
| 2 | — | 898 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 709 | 145.50–150.00 | 146.67 |
| 16 | — | 581 | 167.00–170.00 | 167.54 |
| 11 | — | 609 | 168.00–170.00 | 169.63 |
| 4 | — | 660 | 152.00–157.00 | 155.76 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 383 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 461 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 6 | — | 678 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 3 | — | 580 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,150 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,050 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 515 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 6 | — | 934 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 5 | — | 637 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 4 | — | 973 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,512 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,620 | 82.50 | 82.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,650 | 85.00–85.50 | 85.27 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 1,370 | 82.00–88.00 | 83.49 |
| 11 | — | 1,349 | 72.00–73.50 | 73.20 |
| 26 | — | 1,350 | 74.00–80.00 | 76.61 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,435 | 73.00–74.00 | 73.48 |
| 14 | — | 1,327 | 81.50–84.50 | 82.65 |
| 31 | — | 1,447 | 75.50–82.00 | 78.67 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 941 | 74.00 | 74.00 |
| 2 | — | 925 | 54.00–57.00 | 55.44 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,247 | 74.00–78.00 | 75.31 |
| 26 | — | 1,258 | 83.00–84.75 | 84.32 |
| 1 | — | 1,305 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,755 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| 17 | — | 1,659 | 79.50–84.50 | 80.86 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 46 | — | 1,231 | 80.00–88.00 | 82.85 |
| 104 | — | 1,204 | 73.00–80.00 | 77.50 |
| 41 | — | 1,114 | 62.00–73.00 | 70.05 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,648 | 81.00–93.00 | 89.18 |
| 1 | — | 2,205 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| 20 | — | 2,035 | 105.00–115.00 | 109.21 |
| 21 | — | 1,712 | 93.00–105.00 | 100.39 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,216 | 82.00–86.50 | 85.77 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,331 | 91.00–99.50 | 94.92 |