Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. CME positions have pushed sharply higher over the last few days giving buyers some confidence in the market. Market activity this week was moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for moderate offerings. Packers continue to show good to very good demand for cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher on all classes of cows. Packers showed the best demand for lean cows as they search for lean grinding materials to blend down fed cow trimmings. Packers were also active in purchasing high quality cows to put on feed. Feeding cows were not tested last week as most offerings were destined for harvest, thus no trend can be established. Demand for feeding cows was mostly good this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold 2.00-5.00 higher as improved feeding demand and higher fed cattle prices helped improve demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 404 | 153.00 | 618 | 4thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 612 | 143.45 | 877 | 92 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,781 | 83.94 | 1,495 | 21 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,437 | 67.19 | 966 | 101 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,603 | 65.48 | 1,050 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,209 | 64.13 | 776 | 122 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,003 | 103.00/cwt | 103.00–103.00 | 1,033 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,796 | 77.20/cwt | 65.00–80.00 | 1,387 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,666 | 86.10/cwt | 82.00–90.00 | 1,434 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,123 | 94.72/cwt | 93.00–95.50 | 2,011 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,505 | 70.50/cwt | 70.50–70.50 | 1,061 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,407 | 63.69/cwt | 61.00–64.50 | 896 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,418 | 1,325.00/cwt | 1,325.00–1,325.00 | 18,789 | 9 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,108 | 1,325.00/cwt | 1,325.00–1,325.00 | 14,681 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,338 | 66.18/cwt | 64.75–70.50 | 885 | 72 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,331 | 67.81/cwt | 63.00–73.00 | 903 | 91 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 992 | 87.89/cwt | 71.00–100.50 | 872 | 72 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,173 | 69.20/cwt | 64.50–77.00 | 812 | 48 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 473 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 771 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 716 | 125.50/cwt | 125.50–125.50 | 899 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 881 | 69 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 404 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 618 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 569 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 950 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 642 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 979 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,439 | 67.51/cwt | 64.00–70.00 | 971 | 89 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,665 | 64.00/cwt | 64.00–64.00 | 1,066 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,562 | 66.47/cwt | 65.50–67.00 | 1,038 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,245 | 70.50/cwt | 70.50–70.50 | 878 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,254 | 66.49/cwt | 65.00–68.50 | 834 | 58 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,175 | 62.06/cwt | 53.00–64.50 | 729 | 61 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,053 | 58.88/cwt | 58.50–59.00 | 620 | 26 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,125 | 59.00/cwt | 59.00–59.00 | 664 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 953 | 55.49/cwt | 55.00–56.00 | 529 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for feeder cattle was mostly moderate for light offerings. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. CME positions have pushed sharply higher over the last few days giving buyers some confidence in the market. Market activity this week was moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for moderate offerings. Packers continue to show good to very good demand for cows for immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher on all classes of cows. Packers showed the best demand for lean cows as they search for lean grinding materials to blend down fed cow trimmings. Packers were also active in purchasing high quality cows to put on feed. Feeding cows were not tested last week as most offerings were destined for harvest, thus no trend can be established. Demand for feeding cows was mostly good this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or re-breed sold 2.00-5.00 higher as improved feeding demand and higher fed cattle prices helped improve demand.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,003 | 103.00 | 103.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 473 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 13 | — | 716 | 125.50 | 125.50 |
| 69 | — | 612 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 404 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 569 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 7 | — | 642 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,796 | 65.00–80.00 | 77.20 |
| 10 | — | 1,666 | 82.00–90.00 | 86.10 |
| 3 | — | 2,123 | 93.00–95.50 | 94.72 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,505 | 70.50 | 70.50 |
| 10 | — | 1,407 | 61.00–64.50 | 63.69 |
| 89 | — | 1,439 | 64.00–70.00 | 67.51 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,665 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,562 | 65.50–67.00 | 66.47 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,245 | 70.50 | 70.50 |
| 58 | — | 1,254 | 65.00–68.50 | 66.49 |
| 61 | — | 1,175 | 53.00–64.50 | 62.06 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 953 | 55.00–56.00 | 55.49 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,418 | 1,325.00 | 1,325.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,108 | 1,325.00 | 1,325.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 72 | — | 1,338 | 64.75–70.50 | 66.18 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 91 | — | 1,331 | 63.00–73.00 | 67.81 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 72 | — | 992 | 71.00–100.50 | 87.89 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 48 | — | 1,173 | 64.50–77.00 | 69.20 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 1,053 | 58.50–59.00 | 58.88 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,125 | 59.00 | 59.00 |