Compared to last week: Yearling steers were scarcely tested. Yearling heifers sold with lower undertones in a narrow comparison. Weaned calves were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Cattle were of mostly plain to average quality today and offered in mostly small packages. Demand was mostly light, with the exception of a few offerings suitable to go to grass which sold on moderate demand. Not enough cattle were on offer for buyers to start loads. Most cattle were weaned this sale. CME feeder cattle positions continue to struggle as corn and bean prices surge. Demand for feeder cattle has been hampered by sharply higher feed costs. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed lighter demand for all classes of cows this week. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 lower on breaking cows and boning cows, and steady to weak on lean cows. Feeding cows sold fully steady. Feeding buyers showed stronger demand than packer buyers for cows this week. Cow quality this week was mostly average. Weigh up conditions were average this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00 higher as feeding buyers and packer buyers competed over offerings. Young age cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand this sale. Quality was average to attractive. Young age cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 551 | 141.38 | 779 | 109 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 536 | 134.82 | 723 | 11thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 454 | 131.00 | 595 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,808 | 79.82 | 1,443 | 44 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,730 | 53.97 | 934 | 18 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,423 | 49.85 | 710 | 165 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,171 | 45.51 | 533 | 235 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,435 | 58.00/cwt | 58.00–58.00 | 832 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,389 | 54.09/cwt | 51.50–57.00 | 751 | 63 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,413 | 46.21/cwt | 42.00–48.00 | 653 | 52 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,225 | 67.73/cwt | 62.00–70.00 | 830 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,610 | 77.50/cwt | 77.50–77.50 | 2,023 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,070 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 932 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 881 | 41.99/cwt | 38.00–46.00 | 370 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,385 | 45.36/cwt | 45.00–48.00 | 628 | 32 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,200 | 45.34/cwt | 42.00–47.50 | 544 | 36 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,742 | 55.79/cwt | 55.00–56.00 | 972 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,070 | 86.78/cwt | 85.00–88.00 | 1,796 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,025 | 74.00/cwt | 74.00–74.00 | 1,499 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 488 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 671 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 435 | 182.02/cwt | 181.00–190.00 | 792 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 600 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 888 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 742 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 950 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 636 | 123.71/cwt | 122.00–128.00 | 787 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 961 | 106.00/cwt | 106.00–106.00 | 1,019 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 345 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 673 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 389 | 186.00/cwt | 186.00–186.00 | 724 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 620 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 800 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 454 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 595 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 640 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 790 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 520 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 785 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 997 | 68.49/cwt | 47.00–89.00 | 683 | 188 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 488 | 149.26/cwt | 145.00–152.50 | 728 | 47 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 429 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 644 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 783 | 64.00/cwt | 64.00–64.00 | 501 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 469 | 154.21/cwt | 150.00–155.00 | 723 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 412 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 622 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 736 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 935 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 771 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 956 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 535 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 872 | 11 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,203 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,059 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,134 | 950.00/cwt | 950.00–950.00 | 10,773 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,135 | 550.00/cwt | 550.00–550.00 | 6,243 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 562 | 155.72/cwt | 150.00–156.00 | 875 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 535 | 142.65/cwt | 138.00–150.00 | 763 | 24 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 447 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 693 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,224 | 48.58/cwt | 47.50–51.50 | 595 | 45 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 870 | 30.92/cwt | 29.00–33.00 | 269 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,090 | 36.62/cwt | 33.00–38.00 | 399 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 831 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 939 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 367 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 587 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 534 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 742 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,905 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 1,353 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,161 | 44.15/cwt | 38.50–47.50 | 513 | 82 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,610 | 74.39/cwt | 71.00–76.00 | 1,198 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 976 | 62.00/cwt | 62.00–62.00 | 605 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,388 | 736.32/cwt | 735.00–760.00 | 10,220 | 19 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,038 | 91.94/cwt | 81.00–99.00 | 954 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,614 | 51.42/cwt | 48.75–54.00 | 830 | 8 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,060 | 53.50/cwt | 53.50–53.50 | 1,102 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,211 | 49.99/cwt | 47.50–55.00 | 605 | 44 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,655 | 53.24/cwt | 49.50–55.00 | 881 | 17 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,640 | 80.27/cwt | 77.50–84.25 | 1,316 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,928 | 80.64/cwt | 79.00–83.00 | 1,555 | 11 |
Compared to last week: Yearling steers were scarcely tested. Yearling heifers sold with lower undertones in a narrow comparison. Weaned calves were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on both steers and heifers. Cattle were of mostly plain to average quality today and offered in mostly small packages. Demand was mostly light, with the exception of a few offerings suitable to go to grass which sold on moderate demand. Not enough cattle were on offer for buyers to start loads. Most cattle were weaned this sale. CME feeder cattle positions continue to struggle as corn and bean prices surge. Demand for feeder cattle has been hampered by sharply higher feed costs. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand for moderate offerings. Packer buyers showed lighter demand for all classes of cows this week. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 lower on breaking cows and boning cows, and steady to weak on lean cows. Feeding cows sold fully steady. Feeding buyers showed stronger demand than packer buyers for cows this week. Cow quality this week was mostly average. Weigh up conditions were average this week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00 higher as feeding buyers and packer buyers competed over offerings. Young age cows sold on mostly light to moderate demand this sale. Quality was average to attractive. Young age cows sold mostly steady to 3.00 higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,435 | 58.00 | 58.00 |
| 63 | — | 1,389 | 51.50–57.00 | 54.09 |
| 32 | — | 1,385 | 45.00–48.00 | 45.36 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 52 | — | 1,413 | 42.00–48.00 | 46.21 |
| 17 | — | 1,655 | 49.50–55.00 | 53.24 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,070 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| 1 | — | 2,060 | 53.50 | 53.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 881 | 38.00–46.00 | 41.99 |
| 2 | — | 870 | 29.00–33.00 | 30.92 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 36 | — | 1,200 | 42.00–47.50 | 45.34 |
| 44 | — | 1,211 | 47.50–55.00 | 49.99 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,742 | 55.00–56.00 | 55.79 |
| 8 | — | 1,614 | 48.75–54.00 | 51.42 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 45 | — | 1,224 | 47.50–51.50 | 48.58 |
| 18 | — | 1,090 | 33.00–38.00 | 36.62 |
| 82 | — | 1,161 | 38.50–47.50 | 44.15 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,905 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,225 | 62.00–70.00 | 67.73 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,610 | 77.50 | 77.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 2,070 | 85.00–88.00 | 86.78 |
| 2 | — | 2,025 | 74.00 | 74.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,928 | 79.00–83.00 | 80.64 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,610 | 71.00–76.00 | 74.39 |
| 13 | — | 1,640 | 77.50–84.25 | 80.27 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 488 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| 5 | — | 640 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 3 | — | 412 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 636 | 122.00–128.00 | 123.71 |
| 7 | — | 961 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| 47 | — | 488 | 145.00–152.50 | 149.26 |
| 10 | — | 429 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 24 | — | 535 | 138.00–150.00 | 142.65 |
| 8 | — | 831 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| 6 | — | 367 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 454 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 435 | 181.00–190.00 | 182.02 |
| 4 | — | 600 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 1 | — | 345 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| 5 | — | 389 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| 5 | — | 736 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| 8 | — | 771 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 11 | — | 535 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 23 | — | 562 | 150.00–156.00 | 155.72 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 742 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 5 | — | 520 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 19 | — | 469 | 150.00–155.00 | 154.21 |
| 3 | — | 447 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 534 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 620 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,203 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| 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 | 188 | — | 997 | 47.00–89.00 | 68.49 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,038 | 81.00–99.00 | 91.94 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 783 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 976 | 62.00 | 62.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,134 | 950.00 | 950.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,135 | 550.00 | 550.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 19 | — | 1,388 | 735.00–760.00 | 736.32 |