Compared to the last sale three weeks ago: Feeder steers under 600 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 lower, 600-850 lbs mostly steady, over 850 lbs steady to 2.00 lower with instances of 5.00 lower on 900-950 lbs. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs 10.00 to 20.00 lower, over 600 lbs 2.00 to 5.00 lower. A very large offering this week after the auction being canceled for the last two weeks due to snow storms and -20 degree temps. Feeder cattle producers were anxious to get cattle shipped to town and sold as the extreme weather has created such difficult conditions for them to feed and care for their cattle. Flesh condition varied greatly, as did the market activity and was dependent fully on that flesh condition. Some consignments showed the full effects of the tough weather and looked a little rough, while those on higher energy rations were carrying plenty of flesh. Many long strings including full loads and multiple load lots, with a string of 630 head of yearling steers and a string of 675 head of calves. Next feeder cattle auction will be Jan. 5, 2023 expecting 6,000 feeders, then another sale will be held on Saturday Jan. 7, 2023 expecting 3,500.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 636 | 189.83 | 1,208 | 198 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 750 | 187.73 | 1,407 | 2,993 |
| Large 1 | 1,097 | 173.31 | 1,902 | 808 |
| Medium 1 | 847 | 167.58 | 1,419 | 40 |
| Large 1-2 | 1,100 | 153.50 | 1,689 | 64 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 592 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 989 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 488 | 167.10/cwt | 165.00–169.00 | 815 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 931 | 164.95/cwt | 163.25–165.75 | 1,536 | 137 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 609 | 170.35/cwt | 169.50–171.00 | 1,037 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 664 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 1,129 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 712 | 170.75/cwt | 167.50–173.25 | 1,216 | 187 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 493 | 210.20/cwt | 204.00–214.00 | 1,036 | 29 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 665 | 195.98/cwt | 182.00–204.50 | 1,303 | 333 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 725 | 193.55/cwt | 185.00–200.25 | 1,403 | 479 |
| Steers | Large 1-2 | — | 1,100 | 153.50/cwt | 153.50–153.50 | 1,689 | 64 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 628 | 196.78/cwt | 193.50–201.50 | 1,236 | 188 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 779 | 181.94/cwt | 176.75–188.75 | 1,417 | 555 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,034 | 173.55/cwt | 172.25–174.75 | 1,795 | 290 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 684 | 175.68/cwt | 175.00–176.00 | 1,202 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 832 | 169.50/cwt | 169.50–169.50 | 1,410 | 29 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 532 | 205.80/cwt | 204.00–211.50 | 1,095 | 132 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 524 | 204.72/cwt | 203.00–208.00 | 1,073 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 575 | 205.58/cwt | 205.00–207.00 | 1,182 | 61 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 824 | 183.24/cwt | 180.00–186.50 | 1,510 | 318 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 575 | 198.00/cwt | 198.00–198.00 | 1,139 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 865 | 179.66/cwt | 175.75–185.75 | 1,554 | 389 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 923 | 178.00/cwt | 176.25–179.75 | 1,643 | 135 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 420 | 209.00/cwt | 209.00–209.00 | 878 | 8 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,091 | 171.88/cwt | 169.00–175.10 | 1,875 | 135 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 718 | 184.00/cwt | 184.00–184.00 | 1,321 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 628 | 193.50/cwt | 193.50–193.50 | 1,215 | 38 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 810 | 176.25/cwt | 176.25–176.25 | 1,428 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 921 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 1,529 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 879 | 173.84/cwt | 173.50–174.25 | 1,528 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 614 | 174.77/cwt | 170.50–180.00 | 1,073 | 357 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 481 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 827 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 764 | 170.42/cwt | 167.50–174.00 | 1,302 | 232 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 480 | 180.77/cwt | 174.50–186.00 | 868 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 663 | 169.15/cwt | 168.50–170.00 | 1,121 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 898 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 1,455 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 986 | 163.75/cwt | 163.75–163.75 | 1,615 | 57 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 934 | 166.91/cwt | 165.85–170.10 | 1,559 | 238 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 660 | 167.76/cwt | 164.00–170.00 | 1,107 | 56 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 723 | 166.97/cwt | 165.00–170.50 | 1,207 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 813 | 168.80/cwt | 167.00–169.50 | 1,372 | 142 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 675 | 175.07/cwt | 170.00–177.25 | 1,182 | 544 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 943 | 171.56/cwt | 167.50–173.00 | 1,618 | 79 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 774 | 173.99/cwt | 171.50–177.00 | 1,347 | 63 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 555 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 902 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 786 | 169.50/cwt | 158.00–170.75 | 1,332 | 79 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 578 | 177.31/cwt | 174.50–183.00 | 1,025 | 154 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 511 | 179.26/cwt | 174.00–182.50 | 916 | 58 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 680 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,190 | 10 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,137 | 173.75/cwt | 173.75–173.75 | 1,976 | 52 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 520 | 169.50/cwt | 169.50–169.50 | 881 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 871 | 165.16/cwt | 163.25–168.00 | 1,439 | 189 |
| Steers | Medium 1Fleshy | — | 886 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 1,440 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 633 | 191.01/cwt | 185.00–193.00 | 1,209 | 102 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 384 | 229.00/cwt | 229.00–229.00 | 879 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 611 | 190.74/cwt | 190.50–192.50 | 1,165 | 85 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 747 | 183.35/cwt | 180.00–184.00 | 1,370 | 37 |
| Steers | Large 1Fleshy | — | 1,043 | 166.50/cwt | 166.50–166.50 | 1,737 | 20 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,156 | 174.08/cwt | 174.00–174.25 | 2,012 | 311 |
Compared to the last sale three weeks ago: Feeder steers under 600 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 lower, 600-850 lbs mostly steady, over 850 lbs steady to 2.00 lower with instances of 5.00 lower on 900-950 lbs. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs 10.00 to 20.00 lower, over 600 lbs 2.00 to 5.00 lower. A very large offering this week after the auction being canceled for the last two weeks due to snow storms and -20 degree temps. Feeder cattle producers were anxious to get cattle shipped to town and sold as the extreme weather has created such difficult conditions for them to feed and care for their cattle. Flesh condition varied greatly, as did the market activity and was dependent fully on that flesh condition. Some consignments showed the full effects of the tough weather and looked a little rough, while those on higher energy rations were carrying plenty of flesh. Many long strings including full loads and multiple load lots, with a string of 630 head of yearling steers and a string of 675 head of calves. Next feeder cattle auction will be Jan. 5, 2023 expecting 6,000 feeders, then another sale will be held on Saturday Jan. 7, 2023 expecting 3,500.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 592 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 21 | — | 488 | 165.00–169.00 | 167.10 |
| 137 | — | 931 | 163.25–165.75 | 164.95 |
| 33 | — | 609 | 169.50–171.00 | 170.35 |
| 56 | — | 660 | 164.00–170.00 | 167.76 |
| 33 | — | 723 | 165.00–170.50 | 166.97 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 664 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 187 | — | 712 | 167.50–173.25 | 170.75 |
| 357 | — | 614 | 170.50–180.00 | 174.77 |
| 232 | — | 764 | 167.50–174.00 | 170.42 |
| 16 | — | 480 | 174.50–186.00 | 180.77 |
| 57 | — | 986 | 163.75 | 163.75 |
| 238 | — | 934 | 165.85–170.10 | 166.91 |
| 142 | — | 813 | 167.00–169.50 | 168.80 |
| 544 | — | 675 | 170.00–177.25 | 175.07 |
| 154 | — | 578 | 174.50–183.00 | 177.31 |
| 58 | — | 511 | 174.00–182.50 | 179.26 |
| 189 | — | 871 | 163.25–168.00 | 165.16 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 481 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| 21 | — | 663 | 168.50–170.00 | 169.15 |
| 13 | — | 898 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 19 | — | 555 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| 79 | — | 786 | 158.00–170.75 | 169.50 |
| 14 | — | 520 | 169.50 | 169.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 493 | 204.00–214.00 | 210.20 |
| 333 | — | 665 | 182.00–204.50 | 195.98 |
| 479 | — | 725 | 185.00–200.25 | 193.55 |
| 188 | — | 628 | 193.50–201.50 | 196.78 |
| 555 | — | 779 | 176.75–188.75 | 181.94 |
| 132 | — | 532 | 204.00–211.50 | 205.80 |
| 61 | — | 575 | 205.00–207.00 | 205.58 |
| 318 | — | 824 | 180.00–186.50 | 183.24 |
| 389 | — | 865 | 175.75–185.75 | 179.66 |
| 135 | — | 923 | 176.25–179.75 | 178.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 64 | — | 1,100 | 153.50 | 153.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 290 | — | 1,034 | 172.25–174.75 | 173.55 |
| 135 | — | 1,091 | 169.00–175.10 | 171.88 |
| 52 | — | 1,137 | 173.75 | 173.75 |
| 311 | — | 1,156 | 174.00–174.25 | 174.08 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 684 | 175.00–176.00 | 175.68 |
| 20 | — | 524 | 203.00–208.00 | 204.72 |
| 19 | — | 575 | 198.00 | 198.00 |
| 8 | — | 420 | 209.00 | 209.00 |
| 23 | — | 810 | 176.25 | 176.25 |
| 14 | — | 921 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 7 | — | 384 | 229.00 | 229.00 |
| 85 | — | 611 | 190.50–192.50 | 190.74 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 832 | 169.50 | 169.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 718 | 184.00 | 184.00 |
| 38 | — | 628 | 193.50 | 193.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 879 | 173.50–174.25 | 173.84 |
| 79 | — | 943 | 167.50–173.00 | 171.56 |
| 63 | — | 774 | 171.50–177.00 | 173.99 |
| 10 | — | 680 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 102 | — | 633 | 185.00–193.00 | 191.01 |
| 37 | — | 747 | 180.00–184.00 | 183.35 |
| Steers — Medium 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 886 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,043 | 166.50 | 166.50 |