Compared to last week: best test on steers 850 to 949 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Best test on heifers 850 to 949 lbs mostly steady. Today's yearling offering was met with good demand. Cattle sold in strings and loads again this week with a few packages, mostly tested open heifers. All the cattle were listed as coming off grass but there was still quite a bit of flesh difference, from light to moderate plus. Overall quality less attractive than last week with more plain cattle offered today. An active market seen for this offering. Widespread rain and high winds the last few days. Next feeder cattle sale is Friday, October 20, the annual Anniversary Sale, expecting a large offering of yearlings and the first offering of spring calves.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 915 | 246.99 | 2,259 | 1,110 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 828 | 240.29 | 1,990 | 117 |
| Large 1 | 1,011 | 235.00 | 2,376 | 337 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 734 | 239.43/cwt | 232.00–246.00 | 1,757 | 161 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 957 | 228.43/cwt | 217.00–230.75 | 2,186 | 164 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 929 | 227.30/cwt | 220.00–230.75 | 2,112 | 262 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 877 | 228.54/cwt | 220.00–235.00 | 2,004 | 265 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 755 | 242.75/cwt | 242.75–242.75 | 1,833 | 76 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 828 | 238.24/cwt | 230.00–241.00 | 1,973 | 88 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 978 | 233.50/cwt | 233.50–233.50 | 2,284 | 59 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 881 | 253.70/cwt | 253.00–254.00 | 2,235 | 294 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 923 | 245.44/cwt | 237.00–248.25 | 2,265 | 757 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 587 | 229.00/cwt | 229.00–229.00 | 1,344 | 67 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,011 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 2,376 | 337 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 911 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 2,050 | 43 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 780 | 249.18/cwt | 244.00–250.00 | 1,944 | 74 |
Compared to last week: best test on steers 850 to 949 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Best test on heifers 850 to 949 lbs mostly steady. Today's yearling offering was met with good demand. Cattle sold in strings and loads again this week with a few packages, mostly tested open heifers. All the cattle were listed as coming off grass but there was still quite a bit of flesh difference, from light to moderate plus. Overall quality less attractive than last week with more plain cattle offered today. An active market seen for this offering. Widespread rain and high winds the last few days. Next feeder cattle sale is Friday, October 20, the annual Anniversary Sale, expecting a large offering of yearlings and the first offering of spring calves.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 161 | — | 734 | 232.00–246.00 | 239.43 |
| 164 | — | 957 | 217.00–230.75 | 228.43 |
| 262 | — | 929 | 220.00–230.75 | 227.30 |
| 265 | — | 877 | 220.00–235.00 | 228.54 |
| 76 | — | 755 | 242.75 | 242.75 |
| 88 | — | 828 | 230.00–241.00 | 238.24 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 67 | — | 587 | 229.00 | 229.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 59 | — | 978 | 233.50 | 233.50 |
| 294 | — | 881 | 253.00–254.00 | 253.70 |
| 757 | — | 923 | 237.00–248.25 | 245.44 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 337 | — | 1,011 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 43 | — | 911 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 74 | — | 780 | 244.00–250.00 | 249.18 |