Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on steers and generally steady undertones were noticed on heifers. Feeder cattle quality was mostly plain to average today. Demand was mostly light for light offerings. Lower CME contract prices for corn, beans and other feedstuffs has provided some support to the feeder cattle market. CME feeder cattle contract prices have seen a strong up tick in price since last week. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate today. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for moderate offerings. Packers were much more reserved this week as they bid on cows. Drought areas in the Dakotas and Western Minnesota continue to cull cows and packers backed off prices this week due to heavier cow supplies. Slaughter cows sold steady to weak on breaking cows, while boning and lean cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower. Packers passed on several loads of thin cows this week as feeding buyers showed stronger demand for these offerings than packers. Feeding cows sold 1.00-3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 lower. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average this week with many full and thin cows on offer. Cow and bull quality were not as attractive as last week. Young age cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on a lower quality offering.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 582 | 146.92 | 855 | 30 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 485 | 142.94 | 693 | 17thin |
| Medium 1-2 | 431 | 135.00 | 582 | 9thin |
| Large 1 | 1,016 | 105.00 | 1,067 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,931 | 88.20 | 1,703 | 36 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,607 | 66.95 | 1,076 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,403 | 62.41 | 876 | 114 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,185 | 58.72 | 696 | 321 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 398 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 613 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,014 | 90.16/cwt | 69.00–105.00 | 914 | 88 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 550 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 985 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 465 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 684 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 535 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 843 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 545 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 948 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 621 | 144.61/cwt | 142.00–146.00 | 898 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 719 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 863 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 822 | 132.76/cwt | 126.00–136.00 | 1,091 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 787 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,015 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 758 | 120.50/cwt | 120.00–121.00 | 913 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 338 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 625 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 200 | 350.00/cwt | 350.00–350.00 | 700 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 575 | 142.99/cwt | 142.00–144.00 | 822 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 988 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,037 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 758 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,046 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 508 | 151.32/cwt | 150.00–152.00 | 769 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 493 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 754 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 151.87/cwt | 147.00–157.00 | 878 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 385 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 770 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 704 | 149.25/cwt | 147.00–150.00 | 1,051 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 515 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 968 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 626 | 165.02/cwt | 161.00–166.00 | 1,033 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,522 | 72.68/cwt | 72.00–73.00 | 1,106 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,454 | 61.43/cwt | 61.00–62.00 | 893 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,508 | 77.73/cwt | 72.00–83.00 | 1,172 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,753 | 74.23/cwt | 72.00–74.50 | 1,301 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,550 | 82.00/cwt | 82.00–82.00 | 2,091 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,055 | 97.35/cwt | 93.00–100.00 | 2,001 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,275 | 68.00/cwt | 68.00–68.00 | 867 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,405 | 58.12/cwt | 53.00–59.50 | 817 | 16 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 905 | 59.00/cwt | 59.00–59.00 | 534 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,918 | 88.28/cwt | 84.00–92.00 | 1,693 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,372 | 58.21/cwt | 51.00–61.00 | 799 | 26 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,661 | 71.55/cwt | 71.00–73.50 | 1,188 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,212 | 60.95/cwt | 59.75–63.50 | 739 | 66 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,610 | 62.99/cwt | 62.00–63.50 | 1,014 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,347 | 70.77/cwt | 69.00–76.00 | 953 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,527 | 58.50/cwt | 58.50–58.50 | 893 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,417 | 63.26/cwt | 60.00–68.00 | 896 | 41 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,608 | 68.70/cwt | 68.00–69.50 | 1,105 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,118 | 96.00/cwt | 96.00–96.00 | 1,073 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,153 | 57.77/cwt | 52.00–60.00 | 666 | 63 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,223 | 60.74/cwt | 60.00–63.50 | 743 | 90 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 840 | 42.50/cwt | 42.50–42.50 | 357 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 963 | 55.96/cwt | 52.00–58.50 | 539 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,166 | 55.81/cwt | 51.00–59.00 | 651 | 92 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,005 | 62.34/cwt | 57.00–68.00 | 627 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,560 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 1,092 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 431 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 582 | 9 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | — | 581 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 761 | 4 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,093 | 98.00/cwt | 98.00–98.00 | 1,071 | 6 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,016 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,067 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 324 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 486 | 4 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,205 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 1,133 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,355 | 61.00/cwt | 61.00–61.00 | 827 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 790 | 52.00/cwt | 52.00–52.00 | 411 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 877 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 631 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,156 | 68.05/cwt | 55.00–84.00 | 787 | 41 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on steers and generally steady undertones were noticed on heifers. Feeder cattle quality was mostly plain to average today. Demand was mostly light for light offerings. Lower CME contract prices for corn, beans and other feedstuffs has provided some support to the feeder cattle market. CME feeder cattle contract prices have seen a strong up tick in price since last week. Market activity was mostly slow to moderate today. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for moderate offerings. Packers were much more reserved this week as they bid on cows. Drought areas in the Dakotas and Western Minnesota continue to cull cows and packers backed off prices this week due to heavier cow supplies. Slaughter cows sold steady to weak on breaking cows, while boning and lean cows sold 2.00-3.00 lower. Packers passed on several loads of thin cows this week as feeding buyers showed stronger demand for these offerings than packers. Feeding cows sold 1.00-3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 1.00-2.00 lower. Weigh up conditions were mostly below average this week with many full and thin cows on offer. Cow and bull quality were not as attractive as last week. Young age cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed on a lower quality offering.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 398 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 2 | — | 465 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 4 | — | 719 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 2 | — | 575 | 142.00–144.00 | 142.99 |
| 4 | — | 324 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 621 | 142.00–146.00 | 144.61 |
| 2 | — | 758 | 120.00–121.00 | 120.50 |
| 1 | — | 200 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 6 | — | 508 | 150.00–152.00 | 151.32 |
| 4 | — | 493 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 6 | — | 578 | 147.00–157.00 | 151.87 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 431 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,016 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 550 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| 3 | — | 822 | 126.00–136.00 | 132.76 |
| 2 | — | 758 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 1 | — | 385 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 4 | — | 704 | 147.00–150.00 | 149.25 |
| 11 | — | 515 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| 5 | — | 626 | 161.00–166.00 | 165.02 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 535 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 545 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 3 | — | 787 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 3 | — | 338 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 581 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 988 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,118 | 96.00 | 96.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,093 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,205 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 88 | — | 1,014 | 69.00–105.00 | 90.16 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 41 | — | 1,156 | 55.00–84.00 | 68.05 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,005 | 57.00–68.00 | 62.34 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 790 | 52.00 | 52.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 877 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,355 | 61.00 | 61.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,522 | 72.00–73.00 | 72.68 |
| 13 | — | 1,454 | 61.00–62.00 | 61.43 |
| 26 | — | 1,372 | 51.00–61.00 | 58.21 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,275 | 68.00 | 68.00 |
| 63 | — | 1,153 | 52.00–60.00 | 57.77 |
| 90 | — | 1,223 | 60.00–63.50 | 60.74 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,405 | 53.00–59.50 | 58.12 |
| 15 | — | 1,347 | 69.00–76.00 | 70.77 |
| 41 | — | 1,417 | 60.00–68.00 | 63.26 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 905 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
| 1 | — | 840 | 42.50 | 42.50 |
| 5 | — | 963 | 52.00–58.50 | 55.96 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,661 | 71.00–73.50 | 71.55 |
| 3 | — | 1,610 | 62.00–63.50 | 62.99 |
| 2 | — | 1,608 | 68.00–69.50 | 68.70 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 66 | — | 1,212 | 59.75–63.50 | 60.95 |
| 92 | — | 1,166 | 51.00–59.00 | 55.81 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,527 | 58.50 | 58.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,560 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,508 | 72.00–83.00 | 77.73 |
| 12 | — | 2,055 | 93.00–100.00 | 97.35 |
| 15 | — | 1,918 | 84.00–92.00 | 88.28 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,753 | 72.00–74.50 | 74.23 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,550 | 82.00 | 82.00 |