Compared to the last test two weeks ago: Feeder steers mostly steady, except heavier weights sold 1.00-2.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Steers and heifers suitable for grass sold 3.00-10.00 higher. Demand moderate to good for feeder cattle but buyers very selective for kind. Best demand for heavier weights as grain prices continue higher. Steer and heifer calves 5.00-10.00 higher. Demand very good for calves. Temps warmed back into the upper 60's and low 70's yesterday and much of the snow has melted. Spring is right around the corner and grazers are actively buying cattle. Quality average, end attractive. Several cattle coming off wheat.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 718 | 140.87 | 1,012 | 378 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 767 | 140.13 | 1,074 | 1,554 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 695 | 132.67 | 923 | 122 |
| Large 1 | 814 | 121.25 | 987 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 589 | 137.36/cwt | 132.50–144.00 | 809 | 120 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 534 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 870 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,006 | 122.59/cwt | 122.50–123.00 | 1,233 | 51 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 778 | 124.76/cwt | 122.50–127.00 | 971 | 71 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 579 | 157.59/cwt | 154.00–170.00 | 912 | 47 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 322 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 605 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 722 | 126.94/cwt | 123.00–129.00 | 917 | 386 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 410 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 666 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 151.83/cwt | 145.00–156.50 | 929 | 72 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 370 | 204.01/cwt | 195.00–207.50 | 755 | 45 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 968 | 124.92/cwt | 122.50–126.00 | 1,209 | 98 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 424 | 193.00/cwt | 193.00–193.00 | 818 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 877 | 129.15/cwt | 129.00–131.00 | 1,133 | 130 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 813 | 124.37/cwt | 121.50–126.50 | 1,011 | 196 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 418 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 836 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 680 | 140.52/cwt | 136.50–146.00 | 956 | 45 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 440 | 192.76/cwt | 184.00–199.00 | 848 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 609 | 130.94/cwt | 125.00–132.50 | 797 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 820 | 130.93/cwt | 129.00–133.50 | 1,074 | 216 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 674 | 127.18/cwt | 123.00–129.00 | 857 | 141 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 482 | 178.30/cwt | 175.00–180.00 | 859 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 602 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 969 | 31 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,078 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,240 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 360 | 166.57/cwt | 160.00–178.00 | 600 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 707 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,004 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 514 | 175.74/cwt | 168.00–178.00 | 903 | 80 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 486 | 189.89/cwt | 189.00–193.00 | 923 | 26 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 470 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 733 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 348 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 713 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 782 | 133.81/cwt | 130.00–136.00 | 1,046 | 185 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 334 | 174.96/cwt | 165.00–178.00 | 584 | 24 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 921 | 126.56/cwt | 123.50–127.75 | 1,166 | 185 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 736 | 136.01/cwt | 131.00–140.00 | 1,001 | 231 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 434 | 156.93/cwt | 148.00–165.00 | 681 | 42 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 615 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 818 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 653 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 797 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 875 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 1,076 | 50 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 943 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,084 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 737 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 921 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 473 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 780 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 799 | 122.13/cwt | 115.00–124.50 | 976 | 44 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 475 | 154.54/cwt | 148.00–160.00 | 734 | 76 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 622 | 132.38/cwt | 127.50–136.50 | 823 | 96 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 869 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,017 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 718 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 915 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 583 | 142.89/cwt | 135.00–150.00 | 833 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 538 | 125.75/cwt | 121.00–130.00 | 677 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 614 | 122.57/cwt | 121.00–123.00 | 753 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 714 | 115.67/cwt | 111.00–118.00 | 826 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,011 | 98.00/cwt | 98.00–98.00 | 991 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 376 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 602 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 426 | 147.86/cwt | 144.00–152.00 | 630 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 454 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 663 | 27 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 750 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 900 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 648 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 875 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 663 | 133.76/cwt | 131.50–135.00 | 887 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 675 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 840 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 875 | 122.64/cwt | 122.00–125.00 | 1,073 | 92 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 736 | 120.64/cwt | 120.00–123.00 | 888 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 386 | 151.29/cwt | 151.00–152.50 | 584 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 863 | 116.82/cwt | 116.00–121.50 | 1,008 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 721 | 129.37/cwt | 125.00–131.00 | 933 | 34 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 550 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 721 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 578 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 879 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 780 | 128.49/cwt | 127.00–129.50 | 1,002 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 476 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 804 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 548 | 149.39/cwt | 148.00–155.00 | 819 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 501 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 767 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 936 | 123.16/cwt | 120.00–124.00 | 1,153 | 77 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 927 | 114.00/cwt | 114.00–114.00 | 1,057 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 535 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 701 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 290 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 458 | 29 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 807 | 123.65/cwt | 116.50–124.50 | 998 | 75 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 548 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 762 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 441 | 179.43/cwt | 179.00–180.00 | 791 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 518 | 151.31/cwt | 148.00–154.00 | 784 | 80 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 917 | 116.97/cwt | 115.00–118.00 | 1,073 | 42 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 871 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 1,071 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 624 | 144.33/cwt | 143.00–145.00 | 901 | 15 |
Compared to the last test two weeks ago: Feeder steers mostly steady, except heavier weights sold 1.00-2.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Steers and heifers suitable for grass sold 3.00-10.00 higher. Demand moderate to good for feeder cattle but buyers very selective for kind. Best demand for heavier weights as grain prices continue higher. Steer and heifer calves 5.00-10.00 higher. Demand very good for calves. Temps warmed back into the upper 60's and low 70's yesterday and much of the snow has melted. Spring is right around the corner and grazers are actively buying cattle. Quality average, end attractive. Several cattle coming off wheat.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 120 | — | 589 | 132.50–144.00 | 137.36 |
| 71 | — | 778 | 122.50–127.00 | 124.76 |
| 386 | — | 722 | 123.00–129.00 | 126.94 |
| 196 | — | 813 | 121.50–126.50 | 124.37 |
| 141 | — | 674 | 123.00–129.00 | 127.18 |
| 22 | — | 360 | 160.00–178.00 | 166.57 |
| 24 | — | 334 | 165.00–178.00 | 174.96 |
| 42 | — | 434 | 148.00–165.00 | 156.93 |
| 76 | — | 475 | 148.00–160.00 | 154.54 |
| 96 | — | 622 | 127.50–136.50 | 132.38 |
| 80 | — | 518 | 148.00–154.00 | 151.31 |
| 42 | — | 917 | 115.00–118.00 | 116.97 |
| 25 | — | 871 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 609 | 125.00–132.50 | 130.94 |
| 12 | — | 1,011 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| 14 | — | 426 | 144.00–152.00 | 147.86 |
| 27 | — | 454 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 16 | — | 750 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 38 | — | 736 | 120.00–123.00 | 120.64 |
| 20 | — | 386 | 151.00–152.50 | 151.29 |
| 7 | — | 550 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 5 | — | 927 | 114.00 | 114.00 |
| 11 | — | 535 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 29 | — | 290 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 75 | — | 807 | 116.50–124.50 | 123.65 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 653 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 869 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| 10 | — | 538 | 121.00–130.00 | 125.75 |
| 14 | — | 614 | 121.00–123.00 | 122.57 |
| 18 | — | 714 | 111.00–118.00 | 115.67 |
| 8 | — | 675 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 501 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 534 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 32 | — | 663 | 131.50–135.00 | 133.76 |
| 92 | — | 875 | 122.00–125.00 | 122.64 |
| 34 | — | 721 | 125.00–131.00 | 129.37 |
| 19 | — | 578 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 20 | — | 780 | 127.00–129.50 | 128.49 |
| 8 | — | 476 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| 77 | — | 936 | 120.00–124.00 | 123.16 |
| 23 | — | 441 | 179.00–180.00 | 179.43 |
| 15 | — | 624 | 143.00–145.00 | 144.33 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 51 | — | 1,006 | 122.50–123.00 | 122.59 |
| 47 | — | 579 | 154.00–170.00 | 157.59 |
| 72 | — | 612 | 145.00–156.50 | 151.83 |
| 45 | — | 370 | 195.00–207.50 | 204.01 |
| 98 | — | 968 | 122.50–126.00 | 124.92 |
| 130 | — | 877 | 129.00–131.00 | 129.15 |
| 45 | — | 680 | 136.50–146.00 | 140.52 |
| 16 | — | 440 | 184.00–199.00 | 192.76 |
| 216 | — | 820 | 129.00–133.50 | 130.93 |
| 19 | — | 482 | 175.00–180.00 | 178.30 |
| 6 | — | 1,078 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 80 | — | 514 | 168.00–178.00 | 175.74 |
| 4 | — | 348 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| 185 | — | 782 | 130.00–136.00 | 133.81 |
| 185 | — | 921 | 123.50–127.75 | 126.56 |
| 231 | — | 736 | 131.00–140.00 | 136.01 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 322 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| 20 | — | 424 | 193.00 | 193.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 418 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 31 | — | 602 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| 10 | — | 707 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 26 | — | 486 | 189.00–193.00 | 189.89 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 470 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 50 | — | 875 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 943 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 5 | — | 737 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 473 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 44 | — | 799 | 115.00–124.50 | 122.13 |
| 8 | — | 718 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 23 | — | 583 | 135.00–150.00 | 142.89 |
| 8 | — | 376 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 3 | — | 648 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 20 | — | 863 | 116.00–121.50 | 116.82 |
| 10 | — | 548 | 148.00–155.00 | 149.39 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 410 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| 9 | — | 548 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 615 | 133.00 | 133.00 |