Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were not tested last week due to the bred cattle special and cattle were too lightly tested today to develop any market trend. Demand for feeders was mostly good for light offerings. CME positions continue to inch higher and today marked new contract highs for most feeder cattle contracts. Lower grain prices continue to help support feeder cattle prices as well. Market activity was mostly active. Weigh up cows comprised most of todays sale receipts. Demand was mostly good for light to moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 1.00 higher on all offerings. Packer buyers opted to send a few set of cows to feed this week. Feeding cows sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Cow quality was mostly plain to average this week and not as attractive as last week. Weigh up conditions were mixed. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, higher undertones were noticed on a plain quality offering. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly good demand. Packer buyers continue to buy the bottom or heavy weight end of these offerings for slaughter. Steady to firm undertones were noticed on young offerings.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 528 | 202.20 | 1,068 | 5thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 747 | 176.04 | 1,315 | 92 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,871 | 102.50 | 1,917 | 26 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,672 | 93.46 | 1,562 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,397 | 91.73 | 1,282 | 172 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,211 | 84.65 | 1,025 | 123 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,095 | $1,265 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,218 | $1,075 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 648 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 1,335 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 741 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 1,304 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 795 | 168.50/cwt | 168.50–168.50 | 1,340 | 45 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 232.60/cwt | 223.00–236.00 | 1,424 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 471 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,154 | 17 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 759 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 1,404 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 405 | 265.00/cwt | 265.00–265.00 | 1,073 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 684 | 214.50/cwt | 214.50–214.50 | 1,467 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 558 | 198.00/cwt | 198.00–198.00 | 1,105 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 508 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 1,041 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 731 | 183.48/cwt | 179.00–185.00 | 1,341 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 590 | 201.92/cwt | 199.00–204.00 | 1,191 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 572 | 236.00/cwt | 236.00–236.00 | 1,350 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 370 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 888 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,218 | 1,075.00/head | 1,075.00–1,075.00 | 1,075 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1 | — | 960 | 82.00/cwt | 82.00–82.00 | 787 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,095 | 93.51/cwt | 85.00–112.50 | 1,024 | 30 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 970 | 89.70/cwt | 85.00–95.00 | 870 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,042 | 126.71/cwt | 113.00–140.00 | 1,320 | 39 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,037 | 1,325.00/head | 1,325.00–1,325.00 | 1,325 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,183 | 1,175.00/head | 1,175.00–1,175.00 | 1,175 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,089 | 124.56/cwt | 105.00–137.50 | 1,356 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 994 | 110.19/cwt | 104.00–115.00 | 1,095 | 7 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,398 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,538 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,685 | 103.00/cwt | 103.00–103.00 | 2,766 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,360 | 73.00/cwt | 73.00–73.00 | 993 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,737 | 97.29/cwt | 87.50–107.00 | 1,690 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,173 | 111.15/cwt | 108.00–119.00 | 2,415 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,410 | 85.92/cwt | 85.00–86.50 | 1,211 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,641 | 93.86/cwt | 92.50–95.00 | 1,540 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,125 | 71.63/cwt | 71.00–73.00 | 806 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,164 | 80.94/cwt | 75.00–86.00 | 942 | 58 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 978 | 82.50/cwt | 82.00–83.00 | 807 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,670 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 1,570 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,257 | 87.39/cwt | 86.50–92.00 | 1,098 | 33 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,382 | 84.02/cwt | 80.00–86.00 | 1,161 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,390 | 91.71/cwt | 87.50–95.50 | 1,275 | 113 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,738 | 91.09/cwt | 90.00–91.50 | 1,583 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,417 | 93.66/cwt | 93.00–94.00 | 1,327 | 41 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,399 | 96.23/cwt | 96.00–97.00 | 1,346 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,630 | 97.50/cwt | 97.50–97.50 | 1,589 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,265 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 2,922 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,302 | 92.50/cwt | 92.50–92.50 | 1,204 | 23 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,156 | 81.55/cwt | 79.50–84.00 | 943 | 4 |
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle were not tested last week due to the bred cattle special and cattle were too lightly tested today to develop any market trend. Demand for feeders was mostly good for light offerings. CME positions continue to inch higher and today marked new contract highs for most feeder cattle contracts. Lower grain prices continue to help support feeder cattle prices as well. Market activity was mostly active. Weigh up cows comprised most of todays sale receipts. Demand was mostly good for light to moderate offerings. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady to 1.00 higher on all offerings. Packer buyers opted to send a few set of cows to feed this week. Feeding cows sold steady to firm in a narrow comparison. Cow quality was mostly plain to average this week and not as attractive as last week. Weigh up conditions were mixed. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, higher undertones were noticed on a plain quality offering. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on mostly good demand. Packer buyers continue to buy the bottom or heavy weight end of these offerings for slaughter. Steady to firm undertones were noticed on young offerings.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 648 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 741 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| 45 | — | 795 | 168.50 | 168.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 558 | 198.00 | 198.00 |
| 3 | — | 508 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 731 | 179.00–185.00 | 183.48 |
| 12 | — | 590 | 199.00–204.00 | 201.92 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 612 | 223.00–236.00 | 232.60 |
| 7 | — | 684 | 214.50 | 214.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 471 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| 28 | — | 572 | 236.00 | 236.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 759 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 405 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 370 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,218 | 1,075.00 | 1,075.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,183 | 1,175.00 | 1,175.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,037 | 1,325.00 | 1,325.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 960 | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 30 | — | 1,095 | 85.00–112.50 | 93.51 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 39 | — | 1,042 | 113.00–140.00 | 126.71 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 970 | 85.00–95.00 | 89.70 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 994 | 104.00–115.00 | 110.19 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,089 | 105.00–137.50 | 124.56 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,398 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,685 | 103.00 | 103.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,360 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,737 | 87.50–107.00 | 97.29 |
| 7 | — | 2,173 | 108.00–119.00 | 111.15 |
| 1 | — | 2,265 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,410 | 85.00–86.50 | 85.92 |
| 41 | — | 1,417 | 93.00–94.00 | 93.66 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,641 | 92.50–95.00 | 93.86 |
| 5 | — | 1,738 | 90.00–91.50 | 91.09 |
| 2 | — | 1,630 | 97.50 | 97.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,125 | 71.00–73.00 | 71.63 |
| 58 | — | 1,164 | 75.00–86.00 | 80.94 |
| 33 | — | 1,257 | 86.50–92.00 | 87.39 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 978 | 82.00–83.00 | 82.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,670 | 94.00 | 94.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,382 | 80.00–86.00 | 84.02 |
| 113 | — | 1,390 | 87.50–95.50 | 91.71 |
| 4 | — | 1,399 | 96.00–97.00 | 96.23 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,302 | 92.50 | 92.50 |
| 4 | — | 1,156 | 79.50–84.00 | 81.55 |