Compared to two weeks ago, best comparison of like kind and flesh conditioned steers was on the 700-750 lbs and 900-950 lbs 3.00 to instances of 5.00 higher, other weights of steers not well compared. Heifers under 800 lbs unevenly steady, the heifers over 800 lbs 7.00 to 10.00 higher. Good demand for light fleshed yearling steers and heifers as there were plenty of buyers wanting grass fleshed yearlings, much more moderate for cattle carrying excess flesh. Many long strings of yearlings offered this week, most of the cattle were in an attractive light flesh yet there were a few consignments of heavier fleshed cattle that sold on a much less active market. Many full loads and multiple load lots in the offering. Cattle feeders have found a renewed sense of optimism as the cash fed cattle has not come down to meet the futures contracts, leaving a wide, positive basis. Next feeder cattle auction will be Aug. 16, 2019.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 587 | 168.13 | 986 | 252 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 789 | 153.04 | 1,207 | 2,700 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 909 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 1,082 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 723 | 138.50/cwt | 138.50–138.50 | 1,001 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 879 | 126.32/cwt | 123.50–129.50 | 1,110 | 133 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 827 | 130.79/cwt | 129.50–132.00 | 1,082 | 135 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 537 | 168.50/cwt | 168.50–168.50 | 905 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 628 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 992 | 57 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 911 | 131.08/cwt | 130.50–134.00 | 1,194 | 78 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 818 | 137.86/cwt | 136.25–139.50 | 1,128 | 138 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 890 | 132.43/cwt | 132.25–133.50 | 1,179 | 150 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 710 | 147.47/cwt | 145.00–150.00 | 1,047 | 157 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 780 | 137.01/cwt | 136.00–138.00 | 1,069 | 210 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 605 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 920 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 920 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,150 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 801 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 1,025 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 497 | 157.64/cwt | 152.00–159.00 | 783 | 46 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 590 | 148.25/cwt | 148.00–148.50 | 875 | 164 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 845 | 149.01/cwt | 148.50–150.75 | 1,259 | 78 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 982 | 137.54/cwt | 137.00–137.75 | 1,351 | 78 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 657 | 162.94/cwt | 162.00–166.50 | 1,071 | 205 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 639 | 165.50/cwt | 165.50–165.50 | 1,058 | 240 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 937 | 145.25/cwt | 145.25–145.25 | 1,361 | 272 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 881 | 146.41/cwt | 145.00–148.00 | 1,290 | 548 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 762 | 153.84/cwt | 152.00–155.50 | 1,172 | 617 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 742 | 155.70/cwt | 153.50–165.50 | 1,155 | 662 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 671 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,087 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 599 | 178.50/cwt | 178.50–178.50 | 1,069 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 506 | 171.50/cwt | 171.50–171.50 | 868 | 80 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 523 | 186.50/cwt | 186.50–186.50 | 975 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 627 | 164.92/cwt | 164.00–166.00 | 1,034 | 142 |
Compared to two weeks ago, best comparison of like kind and flesh conditioned steers was on the 700-750 lbs and 900-950 lbs 3.00 to instances of 5.00 higher, other weights of steers not well compared. Heifers under 800 lbs unevenly steady, the heifers over 800 lbs 7.00 to 10.00 higher. Good demand for light fleshed yearling steers and heifers as there were plenty of buyers wanting grass fleshed yearlings, much more moderate for cattle carrying excess flesh. Many long strings of yearlings offered this week, most of the cattle were in an attractive light flesh yet there were a few consignments of heavier fleshed cattle that sold on a much less active market. Many full loads and multiple load lots in the offering. Cattle feeders have found a renewed sense of optimism as the cash fed cattle has not come down to meet the futures contracts, leaving a wide, positive basis. Next feeder cattle auction will be Aug. 16, 2019.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 909 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| 22 | — | 723 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| 133 | — | 879 | 123.50–129.50 | 126.32 |
| 135 | — | 827 | 129.50–132.00 | 130.79 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 537 | 168.50 | 168.50 |
| 57 | — | 628 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 78 | — | 911 | 130.50–134.00 | 131.08 |
| 138 | — | 818 | 136.25–139.50 | 137.86 |
| 150 | — | 890 | 132.25–133.50 | 132.43 |
| 157 | — | 710 | 145.00–150.00 | 147.47 |
| 210 | — | 780 | 136.00–138.00 | 137.01 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 605 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 16 | — | 920 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 31 | — | 801 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 46 | — | 497 | 152.00–159.00 | 157.64 |
| 164 | — | 590 | 148.00–148.50 | 148.25 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 78 | — | 845 | 148.50–150.75 | 149.01 |
| 78 | — | 982 | 137.00–137.75 | 137.54 |
| 205 | — | 657 | 162.00–166.50 | 162.94 |
| 240 | — | 639 | 165.50 | 165.50 |
| 272 | — | 937 | 145.25 | 145.25 |
| 548 | — | 881 | 145.00–148.00 | 146.41 |
| 617 | — | 762 | 152.00–155.50 | 153.84 |
| 662 | — | 742 | 153.50–165.50 | 155.70 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 671 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 15 | — | 599 | 178.50 | 178.50 |
| 80 | — | 506 | 171.50 | 171.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 523 | 186.50 | 186.50 |
| 142 | — | 627 | 164.00–166.00 | 164.92 |