Last feeder cattle sale was three weeks ago so an accurate price trend can not be established. Moderate to good demand for feeder cattle today with load lots seeing the best demand and light calves under 400 lbs seeing the least demand. Flesh mostly light to moderate, the weather has been extremely hard on livestock the past two weeks and many cattle have lost condition. Quality varied, from plain to attractive. A moderate market with a light attendance of buyers and a few farmer feeders, this sale was supposed to take place two weeks ago but has been postponed due to weather. Many producers are still digging out from the last blizzard and cold weather. Big bred cattle sale next Thursday, January 5, with some feeders expected, watch local listings to see if there will be a reportable amount. Happy New Year!
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 555 | 226.75 | 1,259 | 593 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 454 | 214.27 | 973 | 213 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Natural | — | 490 | 268.00/cwt | 268.00–268.00 | 1,313 | 115 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 515 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 984 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 335 | 217.00/cwt | 217.00–217.00 | 727 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 519 | 239.69/cwt | 220.00–242.00 | 1,244 | 128 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 383 | 229.63/cwt | 223.00–231.00 | 879 | 83 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 729 | 181.24/cwt | 174.00–182.50 | 1,321 | 47 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 569 | 190.80/cwt | 184.00–195.00 | 1,086 | 55 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 569 | 207.18/cwt | 201.50–216.00 | 1,179 | 97 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 483 | 228.83/cwt | 227.50–230.50 | 1,105 | 72 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 670 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 1,213 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 505 | 207.00/cwt | 207.00–207.00 | 1,045 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 375 | 190.50/cwt | 190.50–190.50 | 714 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 425 | 227.50/cwt | 227.50–227.50 | 967 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 612 | 212.89/cwt | 203.50–215.00 | 1,303 | 107 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 469 | 211.20/cwt | 209.00–216.00 | 991 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 675 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 1,107 | 29 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 625 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 1,019 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 471 | 190.77/cwt | 181.00–197.00 | 899 | 120 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 411 | 189.60/cwt | 185.00–199.00 | 779 | 115 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 568 | 175.43/cwt | 172.00–181.00 | 996 | 107 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 514 | 178.66/cwt | 172.50–185.50 | 918 | 65 |
Last feeder cattle sale was three weeks ago so an accurate price trend can not be established. Moderate to good demand for feeder cattle today with load lots seeing the best demand and light calves under 400 lbs seeing the least demand. Flesh mostly light to moderate, the weather has been extremely hard on livestock the past two weeks and many cattle have lost condition. Quality varied, from plain to attractive. A moderate market with a light attendance of buyers and a few farmer feeders, this sale was supposed to take place two weeks ago but has been postponed due to weather. Many producers are still digging out from the last blizzard and cold weather. Big bred cattle sale next Thursday, January 5, with some feeders expected, watch local listings to see if there will be a reportable amount. Happy New Year!
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 115 | — | 490 | 268.00 | 268.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 515 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| 7 | — | 335 | 217.00 | 217.00 |
| 83 | — | 383 | 223.00–231.00 | 229.63 |
| 55 | — | 569 | 184.00–195.00 | 190.80 |
| 25 | — | 425 | 227.50 | 227.50 |
| 33 | — | 469 | 209.00–216.00 | 211.20 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 128 | — | 519 | 220.00–242.00 | 239.69 |
| 47 | — | 729 | 174.00–182.50 | 181.24 |
| 97 | — | 569 | 201.50–216.00 | 207.18 |
| 72 | — | 483 | 227.50–230.50 | 228.83 |
| 19 | — | 670 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| 107 | — | 612 | 203.50–215.00 | 212.89 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 505 | 207.00 | 207.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 375 | 190.50 | 190.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 675 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 10 | — | 625 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 120 | — | 471 | 181.00–197.00 | 190.77 |
| 115 | — | 411 | 185.00–199.00 | 189.60 |
| 107 | — | 568 | 172.00–181.00 | 175.43 |
| 65 | — | 514 | 172.50–185.50 | 178.66 |