Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were not well compared. Steers under 450 lbs were too lightly tested either this week or last to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed; Steers 450-699 lbs sold mostly 4.00-8.00 higher; Steers over 700 lbs sold steady. Heifers under 400 lbs sold 5.00-10.00 higher, heifers over 400 lbs sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher, except 700-749 lbs heifers which sold fully steady. Demand was mostly good today with very good demand seen at times. Quality was average to attractive. Most set of calves on offer were weaned 60-90 days. Flesh was mostly light, with only a few offerings pushing more than moderate flesh. The cattle on feed report was released today and it showed cattle and calves on feed at 12 million head slightly higher than last January. Placements and marketing's were both 1% higher than January 2019. CME positions traded up the limit on the March contract and all other contracts traded well into triple digit territory. Demand improved throughout the day and was noticeably higher after the lunch hour. Market activity was mostly active today with 15 order buyers and several farmer feeders in the stands actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows and bulls were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend, however sharply higher undertones were noticed. Packers showed very good demand for all cows and bulls on offer as they pushed for fill both feeding and slaughter loads for the week. Weigh up conditions were average to below average.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 554 | 147.17 | 816 | 987 |
| Medium 1 | 496 | 145.04 | 719 | 73 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 498 | 144.04 | 717 | 107 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,869 | 79.88 | 1,493 | 8thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,392 | 54.41 | 758 | 27 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,219 | 51.23 | 624 | 23 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,396 | 57.22/cwt | 55.00–60.00 | 799 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,395 | 61.50/cwt | 61.50–61.50 | 858 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 706 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 1,052 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 577 | 144.26/cwt | 139.00–149.50 | 832 | 180 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 731 | 137.49/cwt | 135.00–139.50 | 1,005 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 426 | 193.84/cwt | 185.00–200.00 | 826 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 484 | 147.77/cwt | 140.00–153.00 | 715 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 319 | 156.77/cwt | 155.00–159.00 | 500 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 591 | 132.52/cwt | 129.00–136.00 | 783 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 423 | 162.36/cwt | 158.00–165.00 | 687 | 37 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 793 | 129.50/cwt | 129.50–129.50 | 1,027 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 395 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 691 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 722 | 126.45/cwt | 123.50–130.50 | 913 | 53 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 521 | 151.00/cwt | 145.00–156.25 | 787 | 189 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 377 | 169.74/cwt | 162.00–172.00 | 640 | 100 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 382 | 202.29/cwt | 190.00–211.00 | 773 | 78 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 572 | 165.88/cwt | 157.50–173.00 | 949 | 337 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 664 | 148.97/cwt | 141.00–154.50 | 989 | 140 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 476 | 186.65/cwt | 183.00–192.00 | 888 | 149 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 471 | 156.94/cwt | 154.00–165.00 | 739 | 160 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 324 | 190.34/cwt | 190.00–192.50 | 617 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 759 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 945 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 469 | 198.48/cwt | 198.00–199.00 | 931 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 679 | 131.15/cwt | 127.75–134.00 | 891 | 121 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 518 | 180.36/cwt | 173.00–185.00 | 934 | 125 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 627 | 155.90/cwt | 151.50–163.00 | 977 | 104 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 913 | 112.69/cwt | 112.00–113.00 | 1,029 | 10 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 824 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 964 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,020 | 51.61/cwt | 51.00–52.50 | 526 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,307 | 56.33/cwt | 56.00–56.50 | 736 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,229 | 54.10/cwt | 52.00–55.00 | 665 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,225 | 48.89/cwt | 44.00–52.50 | 599 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,465 | 54.25/cwt | 54.00–54.50 | 795 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,899 | 86.97/cwt | 84.50–89.00 | 1,652 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,374 | 1,200.00/cwt | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 16,488 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 422 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 760 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,448 | 47.99/cwt | 45.50–51.00 | 695 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 519 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 846 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 372 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 595 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 505 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 672 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 708 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 878 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,839 | 72.80/cwt | 71.00–76.00 | 1,339 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,352 | 53.50/cwt | 53.50–53.50 | 723 | 10 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 905 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,023 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1Broken Mouth | — | 1,437 | 857.82/cwt | 825.00–900.00 | 12,327 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 657 | 124.29/cwt | 120.00–125.00 | 817 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 377 | 159.59/cwt | 157.50–161.00 | 602 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,094 | 60.89/cwt | 57.00–63.00 | 666 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 546 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 759 | 52 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 765 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 987 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 580 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 829 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 597 | 155.50/cwt | 155.50–155.50 | 928 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 422 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 637 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 622 | 142.23/cwt | 135.00–147.00 | 885 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 466 | 179.31/cwt | 177.50–183.50 | 836 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 389 | 185.14/cwt | 180.00–187.50 | 720 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 538 | 143.64/cwt | 143.00–144.50 | 773 | 27 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 530 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 747 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 628 | 138.85/cwt | 134.00–144.00 | 872 | 133 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 497 | 176.41/cwt | 176.00–180.00 | 877 | 29 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 543 | 171.50/cwt | 171.50–171.50 | 931 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 624 | 126.99/cwt | 120.00–132.00 | 792 | 7 |
Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were not well compared. Steers under 450 lbs were too lightly tested either this week or last to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed; Steers 450-699 lbs sold mostly 4.00-8.00 higher; Steers over 700 lbs sold steady. Heifers under 400 lbs sold 5.00-10.00 higher, heifers over 400 lbs sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher, except 700-749 lbs heifers which sold fully steady. Demand was mostly good today with very good demand seen at times. Quality was average to attractive. Most set of calves on offer were weaned 60-90 days. Flesh was mostly light, with only a few offerings pushing more than moderate flesh. The cattle on feed report was released today and it showed cattle and calves on feed at 12 million head slightly higher than last January. Placements and marketing's were both 1% higher than January 2019. CME positions traded up the limit on the March contract and all other contracts traded well into triple digit territory. Demand improved throughout the day and was noticeably higher after the lunch hour. Market activity was mostly active today with 15 order buyers and several farmer feeders in the stands actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows and bulls were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend, however sharply higher undertones were noticed. Packers showed very good demand for all cows and bulls on offer as they pushed for fill both feeding and slaughter loads for the week. Weigh up conditions were average to below average.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,396 | 55.00–60.00 | 57.22 |
| 1 | — | 1,395 | 61.50 | 61.50 |
| 10 | — | 1,352 | 53.50 | 53.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,020 | 51.00–52.50 | 51.61 |
| 3 | — | 1,307 | 56.00–56.50 | 56.33 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,229 | 52.00–55.00 | 54.10 |
| 13 | — | 1,225 | 44.00–52.50 | 48.89 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,465 | 54.00–54.50 | 54.25 |
| 4 | — | 1,448 | 45.50–51.00 | 47.99 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,899 | 84.50–89.00 | 86.97 |
| 4 | — | 1,839 | 71.00–76.00 | 72.80 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 706 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 731 | 135.00–139.50 | 137.49 |
| 14 | — | 426 | 185.00–200.00 | 193.84 |
| 3 | — | 793 | 129.50 | 129.50 |
| 78 | — | 382 | 190.00–211.00 | 202.29 |
| 337 | — | 572 | 157.50–173.00 | 165.88 |
| 140 | — | 664 | 141.00–154.50 | 148.97 |
| 149 | — | 476 | 183.00–192.00 | 186.65 |
| 7 | — | 324 | 190.00–192.50 | 190.34 |
| 125 | — | 518 | 173.00–185.00 | 180.36 |
| 104 | — | 627 | 151.50–163.00 | 155.90 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 469 | 198.00–199.00 | 198.48 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 422 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 4 | — | 519 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 505 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 2 | — | 708 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 4 | — | 580 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 765 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 13 | — | 597 | 155.50 | 155.50 |
| 5 | — | 622 | 135.00–147.00 | 142.23 |
| 22 | — | 389 | 180.00–187.50 | 185.14 |
| 29 | — | 497 | 176.00–180.00 | 176.41 |
| 25 | — | 543 | 171.50 | 171.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 180 | — | 577 | 139.00–149.50 | 144.26 |
| 37 | — | 423 | 158.00–165.00 | 162.36 |
| 53 | — | 722 | 123.50–130.50 | 126.45 |
| 189 | — | 521 | 145.00–156.25 | 151.00 |
| 100 | — | 377 | 162.00–172.00 | 169.74 |
| 160 | — | 471 | 154.00–165.00 | 156.94 |
| 4 | — | 759 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| 121 | — | 679 | 127.75–134.00 | 131.15 |
| 10 | — | 913 | 112.00–113.00 | 112.69 |
| 133 | — | 628 | 134.00–144.00 | 138.85 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 484 | 140.00–153.00 | 147.77 |
| 16 | — | 319 | 155.00–159.00 | 156.77 |
| 6 | — | 591 | 129.00–136.00 | 132.52 |
| 14 | — | 657 | 120.00–125.00 | 124.29 |
| 10 | — | 377 | 157.50–161.00 | 159.59 |
| 5 | — | 422 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 27 | — | 538 | 143.00–144.50 | 143.64 |
| 7 | — | 624 | 120.00–132.00 | 126.99 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 372 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 52 | — | 546 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 395 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 10 | — | 824 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| 3 | — | 905 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| 10 | — | 466 | 177.50–183.50 | 179.31 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 530 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,374 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,437 | 825.00–900.00 | 857.82 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,094 | 57.00–63.00 | 60.89 |