Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on all offerings. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly light for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly average and offered in small groups or as singles. CME positions continue to slide lower as COVID-19 virus worry grips financial and commodity markets. CME prices sold sharply lower with most differed contracts down the limit as of today's close. Market activity was mostly slow. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers were more aggressive as they purchased the majority of the cow offering. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed on boning and lean cows, breaking cows sold with lower undertones. Feeding cows sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold mostly 6.00-12.00 lower. Lighter demand from feeding buyers due to sharply lower live cattle contracts continues to push the market young cows lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 443 | 154.06 | 682 | 9thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 550 | 151.44 | 833 | 157 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 489 | 134.85 | 659 | 41 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,918 | 80.01 | 1,535 | 22 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,583 | 57.43 | 909 | 37 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,490 | 55.54 | 827 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,195 | 52.00 | 621 | 24 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 615 | 144.18/cwt | 140.00–148.50 | 887 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 589 | 146.32/cwt | 146.00–148.50 | 862 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 842 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 977 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 524 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 702 | 27 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 479 | 161.53/cwt | 160.00–164.00 | 774 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 526 | 158.97/cwt | 154.00–163.00 | 836 | 60 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 637 | 150.50/cwt | 150.50–150.50 | 959 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 673 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,010 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 382 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 520 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 459 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 629 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 435 | 161.20/cwt | 161.00–161.50 | 701 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 574 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 818 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 625 | 135.99/cwt | 134.00–138.00 | 850 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 760 | 120.19/cwt | 120.00–120.25 | 913 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,517 | 56.45/cwt | 55.00–59.00 | 856 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,550 | 55.20/cwt | 54.50–56.50 | 856 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,424 | 53.84/cwt | 53.50–54.50 | 767 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 640 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 835 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 380 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 627 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 456 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 679 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,593 | 58.15/cwt | 57.00–59.50 | 926 | 28 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,335 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 801 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,242 | 57.48/cwt | 56.50–58.00 | 714 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,245 | 43.34/cwt | 42.00–44.00 | 540 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,199 | 52.48/cwt | 48.00–54.50 | 629 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,800 | 63.00/cwt | 63.00–63.00 | 1,134 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,158 | 56.09/cwt | 53.00–58.00 | 650 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 950 | 49.12/cwt | 45.00–53.50 | 467 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 528 | 170.50/cwt | 170.50–170.50 | 900 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 831 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,072 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 424 | 181.42/cwt | 180.00–183.00 | 769 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 762 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,013 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,333 | 59.47/cwt | 56.00–63.00 | 793 | 21 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,298 | 58.11/cwt | 55.00–59.50 | 754 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 674 | 91.42/cwt | 90.00–92.00 | 616 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 505 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 823 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 798 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 974 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 495 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 747 | 13 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,202 | 64.38/cwt | 56.00–72.50 | 774 | 32 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 863 | 72.85/cwt | 64.00–79.50 | 629 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,044 | 84.01/cwt | 73.00–95.00 | 877 | 31 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,090 | 96.50/cwt | 96.50–96.50 | 1,052 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 473 | 159.50/cwt | 159.50–159.50 | 754 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 893 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 1,063 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,072 | 87.50/cwt | 86.00–90.50 | 1,813 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,946 | 81.37/cwt | 76.00–84.50 | 1,583 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,749 | 71.72/cwt | 64.00–76.00 | 1,254 | 5 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on all offerings. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly light for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly average and offered in small groups or as singles. CME positions continue to slide lower as COVID-19 virus worry grips financial and commodity markets. CME prices sold sharply lower with most differed contracts down the limit as of today's close. Market activity was mostly slow. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light to moderate offerings. Packers were more aggressive as they purchased the majority of the cow offering. Slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed on boning and lean cows, breaking cows sold with lower undertones. Feeding cows sold generally steady in a narrow comparison. Slaughter bulls sold generally steady. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold mostly 6.00-12.00 lower. Lighter demand from feeding buyers due to sharply lower live cattle contracts continues to push the market young cows lower.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 615 | 140.00–148.50 | 144.18 |
| 24 | — | 589 | 146.00–148.50 | 146.32 |
| 4 | — | 505 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 2 | — | 798 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 637 | 150.50 | 150.50 |
| 3 | — | 673 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 25 | — | 528 | 170.50 | 170.50 |
| 10 | — | 831 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 6 | — | 424 | 180.00–183.00 | 181.42 |
| 3 | — | 762 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 495 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 842 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| 33 | — | 479 | 160.00–164.00 | 161.53 |
| 60 | — | 526 | 154.00–163.00 | 158.97 |
| 20 | — | 435 | 161.00–161.50 | 161.20 |
| 8 | — | 574 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| 15 | — | 625 | 134.00–138.00 | 135.99 |
| 16 | — | 760 | 120.00–120.25 | 120.19 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 27 | — | 524 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 7 | — | 382 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 7 | — | 459 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 640 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| 4 | — | 380 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 4 | — | 456 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,090 | 96.50 | 96.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 473 | 159.50 | 159.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 893 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,517 | 55.00–59.00 | 56.45 |
| 6 | — | 1,424 | 53.50–54.50 | 53.84 |
| 1 | — | 1,800 | 63.00 | 63.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,550 | 54.50–56.50 | 55.20 |
| 28 | — | 1,593 | 57.00–59.50 | 58.15 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,335 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,242 | 56.50–58.00 | 57.48 |
| 3 | — | 1,245 | 42.00–44.00 | 43.34 |
| 15 | — | 1,199 | 48.00–54.50 | 52.48 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 950 | 45.00–53.50 | 49.12 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,072 | 86.00–90.50 | 87.50 |
| 14 | — | 1,946 | 76.00–84.50 | 81.37 |
| 5 | — | 1,749 | 64.00–76.00 | 71.72 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,158 | 53.00–58.00 | 56.09 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,333 | 56.00–63.00 | 59.47 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,298 | 55.00–59.50 | 58.11 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 32 | — | 1,202 | 56.00–72.50 | 64.38 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 31 | — | 1,044 | 73.00–95.00 | 84.01 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 674 | 90.00–92.00 | 91.42 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 863 | 64.00–79.50 | 72.85 |