Compared to last week: All steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for limited offerings was moderate to good. Many sets of Fall calves were seen this week and these offerings were met with light to moderate demand. Quality today was plain to average. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows comprised most of the sale this week. Packers showed light to moderate demand for moderate offerings. Branding season is in full swing in the northern tier of the country and many ranchers are culling cows that aren't productive or are not raising a calf. This has led to large supplies available to the packer and allowed for prices to slip. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 lower on all offerings. Feeding cows sold steady on high quality offerings, while average or older offerings sold 1.00-2.00 lower. Cow quality today was average to attractive. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady. Bull quality was mostly attractive today. Weigh up conditions were average to above average. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold fully steady. Several sets of cow calf pairs were seen today and these offerings were met with moderate demand. Quality was mostly average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 591 | 156.00 | 922 | 5thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 645 | 153.03 | 987 | 47 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,953 | 98.80 | 1,929 | 31 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,662 | 77.13 | 1,282 | 23 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,431 | 76.02 | 1,088 | 151 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,222 | 68.67 | 840 | 162 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,279 | $1,159 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,245 | $1,786 | 23 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,415 | $1,695 | 15 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,715 | $1,425 | 2thin |
| Heifer Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,109 | $1,650 | 7 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,415 | 1,694.54/head | 1,525.00–1,785.00 | 1,695 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,133 | 88.71/cwt | 72.00–100.00 | 1,005 | 42 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,715 | 1,425.00/head | 1,425.00–1,425.00 | 1,425 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 974 | 93.50/cwt | 92.00–94.00 | 911 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,245 | 1,785.74/head | 1,675.00–1,850.00 | 1,786 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 663 | 155.60/cwt | 151.00–158.00 | 1,032 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium 1Unweaned | — | 425 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 701 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 553 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 885 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 930 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 512 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 794 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 595 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 869 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 763 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,129 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 382 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 592 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 648 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 972 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 500 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 730 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 438 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 705 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 561 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 926 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 458 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 687 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 783 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 1,245 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 713 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,155 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 553 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 940 | 10 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 747 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 1,016 | 6 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 496 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 806 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 429 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 729 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 623 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 910 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,165 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,363 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 683 | 145.78/cwt | 145.00–147.00 | 996 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,595 | 86.50/cwt | 86.50–86.50 | 1,380 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 950 | 64.41/cwt | 63.00–65.00 | 612 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,515 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 1,091 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,279 | 69.00/cwt | 69.00–69.00 | 883 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,075 | 111.71/cwt | 106.00–116.00 | 2,318 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,538 | 79.84/cwt | 79.50–80.50 | 1,228 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,260 | 71.96/cwt | 69.00–76.50 | 907 | 58 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,188 | 50.93/cwt | 44.00–57.00 | 605 | 8 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,791 | 70.93/cwt | 67.00–78.00 | 1,270 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,387 | 80.77/cwt | 79.50–82.50 | 1,120 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,755 | 81.50/cwt | 81.50–81.50 | 1,430 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,678 | 76.00/cwt | 75.00–77.00 | 1,275 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,394 | 75.36/cwt | 72.00–77.00 | 1,051 | 19 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,461 | 68.37/cwt | 64.00–71.00 | 999 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 894 | 54.77/cwt | 53.00–56.00 | 490 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,490 | 82.50/cwt | 81.00–84.50 | 1,229 | 27 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,255 | 71.73/cwt | 70.00–77.00 | 900 | 44 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,204 | 66.05/cwt | 61.00–68.00 | 795 | 36 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,597 | 102.99/cwt | 97.00–108.00 | 2,675 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,255 | 72.00/cwt | 72.00–72.00 | 904 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,919 | 99.51/cwt | 91.00–102.00 | 1,910 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,576 | 85.03/cwt | 83.00–89.00 | 1,340 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,409 | 76.07/cwt | 70.00–80.00 | 1,072 | 71 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,555 | 96.00/cwt | 96.00–96.00 | 2,453 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,072 | 106.85/cwt | 87.00–122.00 | 1,145 | 65 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,034 | 70.61/cwt | 65.00–82.50 | 730 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,279 | 1,159.42/head | 1,100.00–1,200.00 | 1,159 | 5 |
| Heifer Pairs | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,109 | 1,650.00/head | 1,650.00–1,650.00 | 1,650 | 7 |
Compared to last week: All steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Demand for limited offerings was moderate to good. Many sets of Fall calves were seen this week and these offerings were met with light to moderate demand. Quality today was plain to average. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows comprised most of the sale this week. Packers showed light to moderate demand for moderate offerings. Branding season is in full swing in the northern tier of the country and many ranchers are culling cows that aren't productive or are not raising a calf. This has led to large supplies available to the packer and allowed for prices to slip. Slaughter cows sold 1.00-3.00 lower on all offerings. Feeding cows sold steady on high quality offerings, while average or older offerings sold 1.00-2.00 lower. Cow quality today was average to attractive. Slaughter bulls sold fully steady. Bull quality was mostly attractive today. Weigh up conditions were average to above average. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold fully steady. Several sets of cow calf pairs were seen today and these offerings were met with moderate demand. Quality was mostly average.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 15 | — | 1,415 | 1,525.00–1,785.00 | 1,694.54 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,715 | 1,425.00 | 1,425.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 23 | — | 1,245 | 1,675.00–1,850.00 | 1,785.74 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 42 | — | 1,133 | 72.00–100.00 | 88.71 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 65 | — | 1,072 | 87.00–122.00 | 106.85 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 974 | 92.00–94.00 | 93.50 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,034 | 65.00–82.50 | 70.61 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,279 | 1,100.00–1,200.00 | 1,159.42 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,109 | 1,650.00 | 1,650.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 663 | 151.00–158.00 | 155.60 |
| 23 | — | 763 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 8 | — | 561 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 553 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 2 | — | 648 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 382 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 3 | — | 500 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 2 | — | 438 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 425 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 458 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 783 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 3 | — | 713 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 553 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 612 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 6 | — | 747 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 10 | — | 683 | 145.00–147.00 | 145.78 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 512 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 1 | — | 595 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 2 | — | 623 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 496 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| 4 | — | 429 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,165 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,595 | 86.50 | 86.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,755 | 81.50 | 81.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,678 | 75.00–77.00 | 76.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 950 | 63.00–65.00 | 64.41 |
| 5 | — | 894 | 53.00–56.00 | 54.77 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,515 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| 27 | — | 1,490 | 81.00–84.50 | 82.50 |
| 71 | — | 1,409 | 70.00–80.00 | 76.07 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,279 | 69.00 | 69.00 |
| 44 | — | 1,255 | 70.00–77.00 | 71.73 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,538 | 79.50–80.50 | 79.84 |
| 8 | — | 1,791 | 67.00–78.00 | 70.93 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 58 | — | 1,260 | 69.00–76.50 | 71.96 |
| 8 | — | 1,188 | 44.00–57.00 | 50.93 |
| 36 | — | 1,204 | 61.00–68.00 | 66.05 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,387 | 79.50–82.50 | 80.77 |
| 19 | — | 1,394 | 72.00–77.00 | 75.36 |
| 25 | — | 1,461 | 64.00–71.00 | 68.37 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 2,075 | 106.00–116.00 | 111.71 |
| 13 | — | 1,919 | 91.00–102.00 | 99.51 |
| 6 | — | 1,576 | 83.00–89.00 | 85.03 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,597 | 97.00–108.00 | 102.99 |
| 1 | — | 2,555 | 96.00 | 96.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,255 | 72.00 | 72.00 |