Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested both this week and last to develop an accurate market trend, however steers and heifers sold with steady to weak undertones. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and overall not as attractive as last week. Demand was light to moderate for light offerings. Limited offerings caused limited demand as some buyers were not willing to start loads as this is the last sale in Billings for the week. CME positions traded higher today as packers paid higher money for fat cattle. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand. Feeding buyers were aggressive as they bid against packers over offerings. Packers showed good demand for both slaughter and feeding cows this week. Muddy conditions and some flooding have been reported in locations that saw heavy snow last week. This continues to keep cow supplies tight. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 higher on breaking and boning cows lean cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher on all classes. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady firm. Quality was mostly average this week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 503 | 148.82 | 748 | 34 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 632 | 145.11 | 917 | 161 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,899 | 84.85 | 1,612 | 33 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,422 | 63.12 | 897 | 81 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,593 | 62.68 | 999 | 21 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,196 | 61.70 | 738 | 78 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 2,059 | 91.81/cwt | 89.00–96.00 | 1,890 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,525 | 92.50/cwt | 92.50–92.50 | 2,336 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,370 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 1,137 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,355 | 68.50/cwt | 68.50–68.50 | 928 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,399 | 64.49/cwt | 63.00–66.25 | 902 | 26 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,570 | 67.00/cwt | 67.00–67.00 | 1,052 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 660 | 138.65/cwt | 136.00–139.00 | 915 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 388 | 167.50/cwt | 167.50–167.50 | 650 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 715 | 143.99/cwt | 142.50–146.00 | 1,030 | 29 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,220 | 63.68/cwt | 63.00–66.00 | 777 | 29 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,894 | 85.21/cwt | 82.00–88.50 | 1,614 | 18 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,479 | 63.75/cwt | 63.00–65.00 | 943 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,575 | 60.01/cwt | 59.00–61.00 | 945 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,384 | 64.48/cwt | 63.50–66.50 | 892 | 16 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,155 | 60.95/cwt | 53.00–63.00 | 704 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,256 | 57.12/cwt | 54.00–62.00 | 717 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,799 | 75.65/cwt | 72.00–78.00 | 1,361 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 990 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 545 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 998 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 649 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,248 | 64.46/cwt | 63.50–65.00 | 804 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,605 | 64.69/cwt | 64.50–65.00 | 1,038 | 6 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,150 | 95.00/cwt | 95.00–95.00 | 1,093 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,500 | 60.96/cwt | 55.00–62.50 | 914 | 22 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,038 | 51.49/cwt | 51.00–52.00 | 534 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,721 | 60.31/cwt | 57.00–62.00 | 1,038 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,178 | 68.68/cwt | 68.00–69.50 | 809 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 970 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 437 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,430 | 975.00/cwt | 975.00–975.00 | 13,943 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,285 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 900 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 495 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 861 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,104 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 1,325 | 4 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,054 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 1,138 | 4 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,140 | 95.00/cwt | 95.00–95.00 | 1,083 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | — | 373 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 504 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,382 | 61.36/cwt | 60.00–62.50 | 848 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,195 | 1,100.00/cwt | 1,100.00–1,100.00 | 13,145 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,061 | 82.83/cwt | 78.00–84.00 | 879 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,133 | 1,250.00/cwt | 1,250.00–1,250.00 | 14,163 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,026 | 91.28/cwt | 80.00–110.00 | 937 | 35 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 685 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 945 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,396 | 1,228.22/cwt | 1,200.00–1,275.00 | 17,146 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 532 | 172.32/cwt | 169.00–173.00 | 917 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 457 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 708 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 635 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 864 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 556 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 784 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 621 | 162.07/cwt | 162.00–162.50 | 1,006 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 427 | 157.20/cwt | 155.00–161.00 | 671 | 19 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 473 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 733 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 560 | 157.00/cwt | 157.00–157.00 | 879 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 754 | 131.43/cwt | 129.00–131.50 | 991 | 50 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 617 | 144.98/cwt | 143.00–147.00 | 895 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 445 | 177.50/cwt | 177.50–177.50 | 790 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 472 | 172.11/cwt | 168.00–175.00 | 812 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 482 | 178.33/cwt | 178.00–179.00 | 860 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 679 | 128.26/cwt | 128.00–129.00 | 871 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 680 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,006 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 706 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 935 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 628 | 143.90/cwt | 139.00–147.00 | 904 | 45 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 645 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 961 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 830 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,087 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 580 | 146.91/cwt | 146.50–149.00 | 852 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 442 | 191.43/cwt | 190.00–195.00 | 846 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 567 | 164.72/cwt | 163.00–165.00 | 934 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,172 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 832 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 517 | 163.15/cwt | 157.00–167.00 | 843 | 18 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,128 | 73.05/cwt | 62.00–84.00 | 824 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 928 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 1,188 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 883 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,166 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 369 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 720 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 479 | 166.02/cwt | 163.00–168.00 | 795 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 174.65/cwt | 174.00–176.00 | 906 | 27 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested both this week and last to develop an accurate market trend, however steers and heifers sold with steady to weak undertones. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and overall not as attractive as last week. Demand was light to moderate for light offerings. Limited offerings caused limited demand as some buyers were not willing to start loads as this is the last sale in Billings for the week. CME positions traded higher today as packers paid higher money for fat cattle. Market activity was slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand. Feeding buyers were aggressive as they bid against packers over offerings. Packers showed good demand for both slaughter and feeding cows this week. Muddy conditions and some flooding have been reported in locations that saw heavy snow last week. This continues to keep cow supplies tight. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-2.00 higher on breaking and boning cows lean cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher on all classes. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold steady firm. Quality was mostly average this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 2,059 | 89.00–96.00 | 91.81 |
| 18 | — | 1,894 | 82.00–88.50 | 85.21 |
| 5 | — | 1,799 | 72.00–78.00 | 75.65 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,525 | 92.50 | 92.50 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,370 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,285 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,355 | 68.50 | 68.50 |
| 16 | — | 1,384 | 63.50–66.50 | 64.48 |
| 22 | — | 1,500 | 55.00–62.50 | 60.96 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 1,399 | 63.00–66.25 | 64.49 |
| 1 | — | 1,570 | 67.00 | 67.00 |
| 14 | — | 1,382 | 60.00–62.50 | 61.36 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 1,220 | 63.00–66.00 | 63.68 |
| 19 | — | 1,155 | 53.00–63.00 | 60.95 |
| 2 | — | 1,178 | 68.00–69.50 | 68.68 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,479 | 63.00–65.00 | 63.75 |
| 2 | — | 1,575 | 59.00–61.00 | 60.01 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,256 | 54.00–62.00 | 57.12 |
| 11 | — | 1,248 | 63.50–65.00 | 64.46 |
| 2 | — | 1,038 | 51.00–52.00 | 51.49 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 990 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| 2 | — | 998 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| 1 | — | 970 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,605 | 64.50–65.00 | 64.69 |
| 6 | — | 1,721 | 57.00–62.00 | 60.31 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 660 | 136.00–139.00 | 138.65 |
| 4 | — | 388 | 167.50 | 167.50 |
| 50 | — | 754 | 129.00–131.50 | 131.43 |
| 7 | — | 706 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| 45 | — | 628 | 139.00–147.00 | 143.90 |
| 6 | — | 580 | 146.50–149.00 | 146.91 |
| 18 | — | 517 | 157.00–167.00 | 163.15 |
| 22 | — | 479 | 163.00–168.00 | 166.02 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 457 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 2 | — | 635 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 19 | — | 427 | 155.00–161.00 | 157.20 |
| 8 | — | 679 | 128.00–129.00 | 128.26 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 715 | 142.50–146.00 | 143.99 |
| 15 | — | 621 | 162.00–162.50 | 162.07 |
| 3 | — | 482 | 178.00–179.00 | 178.33 |
| 3 | — | 680 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 5 | — | 830 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 12 | — | 442 | 190.00–195.00 | 191.43 |
| 7 | — | 567 | 163.00–165.00 | 164.72 |
| 2 | — | 928 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 4 | — | 883 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 27 | — | 519 | 174.00–176.00 | 174.65 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 495 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,104 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 532 | 169.00–173.00 | 172.32 |
| 1 | — | 560 | 157.00 | 157.00 |
| 28 | — | 472 | 168.00–175.00 | 172.11 |
| 5 | — | 645 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,150 | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,054 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,140 | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 373 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 685 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 6 | — | 617 | 143.00–147.00 | 144.98 |
| 1 | — | 445 | 177.50 | 177.50 |
| 5 | — | 369 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 556 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 11 | — | 473 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,430 | 975.00 | 975.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,195 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,133 | 1,250.00 | 1,250.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 21 | — | 1,396 | 1,200.00–1,275.00 | 1,228.22 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,061 | 78.00–84.00 | 82.83 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 35 | — | 1,026 | 80.00–110.00 | 91.28 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,172 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 1,128 | 62.00–84.00 | 73.05 |