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 higher undertones. Quality this week was mostly average and slightly better than last week. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. More buyers were on hand this sale compared to last week. CME feeder cattle positions sold off today on news of higher feed cost. All contracts traded with triple digit losses. The USDA prospective plantings report showed corn planting intentions just slightly higher than last year. Corn traded up the limit today to close at 564'2 on the May contract. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand again this week. Packers were very aggressive in bidding on slaughter cows for immediate harvest. Feeding buyers were also active in buying cows this week, which pushed all cow prices higher. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher. Cow weigh conditions were average to below average this sale, and overall weigh up conditions were poorer than last week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold sharply higher, with most sales 10.00-12.00 higher than last week. Demand increased for both cows to feed and rebreed quality cows. Quality was mostly average to attractive.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 439 | 150.45 | 660 | 22 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 688 | 139.96 | 963 | 58 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 606 | 139.94 | 849 | 26 |
| Large 1 | 695 | 133.50 | 928 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,763 | 86.14 | 1,518 | 61 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,402 | 65.58 | 919 | 118 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,610 | 63.46 | 1,022 | 35 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,187 | 63.01 | 748 | 123 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,988 | 88.86/cwt | 86.00–92.50 | 1,767 | 18 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,175 | 70.38/cwt | 70.00–71.00 | 827 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,512 | 61.98/cwt | 61.00–63.00 | 937 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,437 | 62.83/cwt | 57.00–64.00 | 903 | 30 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,392 | 65.97/cwt | 64.00–70.00 | 918 | 29 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,100 | 51.22/cwt | 45.00–54.00 | 563 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,352 | 67.72/cwt | 64.00–69.75 | 916 | 43 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,418 | 71.25/cwt | 71.00–71.50 | 1,010 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,172 | 65.32/cwt | 64.00–69.50 | 766 | 23 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 980 | 54.49/cwt | 54.00–55.00 | 534 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 995 | 64.00/cwt | 64.00–64.00 | 637 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,230 | 61.31/cwt | 55.50–64.00 | 754 | 27 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,140 | 61.54/cwt | 55.00–64.00 | 702 | 38 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,610 | 67.04/cwt | 66.75–68.00 | 1,079 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,622 | 63.18/cwt | 58.00–66.50 | 1,025 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,593 | 61.88/cwt | 56.00–66.00 | 986 | 14 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 695 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 928 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,670 | 68.00/cwt | 68.00–68.00 | 1,136 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,169 | 109.30/cwt | 99.00–116.00 | 1,278 | 7 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,019 | 120.47/cwt | 118.00–123.00 | 1,228 | 4 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,080 | 120.50/cwt | 120.00–121.00 | 1,301 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,120 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,310 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 788 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 1,072 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,258 | 65.99/cwt | 64.00–68.00 | 830 | 26 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,029 | 97.76/cwt | 78.00–120.00 | 1,006 | 119 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,097 | 82.26/cwt | 64.00–106.00 | 902 | 51 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 428 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 805 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 580 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 963 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 387 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 592 | 8 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,050 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 1,302 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 453 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 725 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 468 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 697 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 666 | 143.57/cwt | 137.00–148.00 | 956 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 558 | 175.58/cwt | 174.00–178.00 | 980 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 750 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 990 | 26 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 570 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 923 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 415 | 187.50/cwt | 187.50–187.50 | 778 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 574 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 806 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 571 | 165.55/cwt | 165.50–166.00 | 945 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 533 | 178.67/cwt | 178.00–179.00 | 952 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 615 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 984 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 660 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 904 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 835 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 1,069 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 676 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 919 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 503 | 182.00/cwt | 182.00–182.00 | 915 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 482 | 178.06/cwt | 176.50–184.00 | 858 | 14 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 465 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 828 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 627 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 934 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 435 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 835 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 521 | 162.56/cwt | 161.00–165.00 | 847 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 769 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 980 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 763 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 977 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,645 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 2,486 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,794 | 95.12/cwt | 93.00–99.50 | 1,706 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,637 | 81.16/cwt | 76.50–85.00 | 1,329 | 26 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,210 | 86.43/cwt | 85.00–87.00 | 1,046 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,455 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 1,208 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,635 | 83.00/cwt | 83.00–83.00 | 2,187 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 576 | 154.49/cwt | 150.00–155.00 | 890 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 428 | 154.80/cwt | 145.00–161.00 | 663 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 938 | 125.49/cwt | 121.00–130.00 | 1,177 | 2 |
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 higher undertones. Quality this week was mostly average and slightly better than last week. Demand was mostly moderate for light offerings. More buyers were on hand this sale compared to last week. CME feeder cattle positions sold off today on news of higher feed cost. All contracts traded with triple digit losses. The USDA prospective plantings report showed corn planting intentions just slightly higher than last year. Corn traded up the limit today to close at 564'2 on the May contract. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand again this week. Packers were very aggressive in bidding on slaughter cows for immediate harvest. Feeding buyers were also active in buying cows this week, which pushed all cow prices higher. Slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-4.00 higher. Feeding cows sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher. Cow weigh conditions were average to below average this sale, and overall weigh up conditions were poorer than last week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold sharply higher, with most sales 10.00-12.00 higher than last week. Demand increased for both cows to feed and rebreed quality cows. Quality was mostly average to attractive.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,988 | 86.00–92.50 | 88.86 |
| 9 | — | 1,794 | 93.00–99.50 | 95.12 |
| 26 | — | 1,637 | 76.50–85.00 | 81.16 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,645 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| 1 | — | 2,635 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,210 | 85.00–87.00 | 86.43 |
| 2 | — | 1,455 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,175 | 70.00–71.00 | 70.38 |
| 23 | — | 1,172 | 64.00–69.50 | 65.32 |
| 38 | — | 1,140 | 55.00–64.00 | 61.54 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,512 | 61.00–63.00 | 61.98 |
| 43 | — | 1,352 | 64.00–69.75 | 67.72 |
| 4 | — | 1,418 | 71.00–71.50 | 71.25 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 1,437 | 57.00–64.00 | 62.83 |
| 29 | — | 1,392 | 64.00–70.00 | 65.97 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,100 | 45.00–54.00 | 51.22 |
| 27 | — | 1,230 | 55.50–64.00 | 61.31 |
| 26 | — | 1,258 | 64.00–68.00 | 65.99 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 980 | 54.00–55.00 | 54.49 |
| 1 | — | 995 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,610 | 66.75–68.00 | 67.04 |
| 14 | — | 1,622 | 58.00–66.50 | 63.18 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,593 | 56.00–66.00 | 61.88 |
| 1 | — | 1,670 | 68.00 | 68.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 695 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 387 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 14 | — | 468 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 666 | 137.00–148.00 | 143.57 |
| 26 | — | 750 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 5 | — | 521 | 161.00–165.00 | 162.56 |
| 10 | — | 576 | 150.00–155.00 | 154.49 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 574 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 8 | — | 676 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 4 | — | 763 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 5 | — | 428 | 145.00–161.00 | 154.80 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 769 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,169 | 99.00–116.00 | 109.30 |
| 4 | — | 1,019 | 118.00–123.00 | 120.47 |
| 2 | — | 1,080 | 120.00–121.00 | 120.50 |
| 1 | — | 1,120 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 570 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 2 | — | 465 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| 2 | — | 938 | 121.00–130.00 | 125.49 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 835 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 788 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 5 | — | 558 | 174.00–178.00 | 175.58 |
| 3 | — | 615 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 2 | — | 503 | 182.00 | 182.00 |
| 2 | — | 435 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 428 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| 2 | — | 580 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,050 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 453 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 1 | — | 660 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 415 | 187.50 | 187.50 |
| 20 | — | 571 | 165.50–166.00 | 165.55 |
| 3 | — | 533 | 178.00–179.00 | 178.67 |
| 14 | — | 482 | 176.50–184.00 | 178.06 |
| 5 | — | 627 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 119 | — | 1,029 | 78.00–120.00 | 97.76 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 51 | — | 1,097 | 64.00–106.00 | 82.26 |