Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Holsteins in a light test sold with steady undertones. Demand for this nice offering was moderate. 11 semi loads offered today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weighing conditions favorable for the buyer. Excessive heat is effecting cattle in the Midwest. Estimated dressed cost 235.00 - 241.00. CME Live Cattle and Corn both closed higher. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Bulls steady.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs 10.00 to 15.00 lower. Demand for this large offering was moderate. Several large lots hauled in over night. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 10.00 to 15.00 higher, Good 4-5 3.00 to 5.00 lower, Utility 5.00 to 10.00 higher, Cull to few to make a meaningful comparison. Lighter weight lambs are holding their own this week.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,084 | 110.49 | 2,302 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,588 | 88.99 | 1,413 | 62 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,443 | 83.54 | 1,205 | 37 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,243 | 68.41 | 850 | 39 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,364 | 123.50 | 1,685 | 20 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,329 | 145.01 | 1,927 | 348 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,256 | 137.16 | 1,723 | 50 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,447 | 146.29 | 2,117 | 356 |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,150 | 144.29 | 1,659 | 21 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,345 | 140.81 | 1,894 | 71 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,708 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 2,494 | 6 |
| Heifers | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | — | 1,256 | 137.16/cwt | 136.00–141.00 | 1,723 | 50 |
| Heifers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,273 | 146.28/cwt | 143.00–149.00 | 1,862 | 58 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,194 | 63.94/cwt | 58.00–68.00 | 763 | 21 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,381 | 73.93/cwt | 70.00–76.00 | 1,021 | 13 |
| Steers | SelectReturn to Feed | — | 1,173 | 128.50/cwt | 128.50–128.50 | 1,507 | 8 |
| Steers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,587 | 152.82/cwt | 152.00–154.00 | 2,425 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,540 | 87.86/cwt | 85.50–91.50 | 1,353 | 35 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,614 | 92.79/cwt | 92.00–96.00 | 1,498 | 21 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,437 | 145.63/cwt | 143.00–150.00 | 2,093 | 295 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 815 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 326 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,156 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 936 | 4 |
| Steers | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,334 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,934 | 24 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | — | 1,351 | 138.67/cwt | 138.00–141.00 | 1,873 | 47 |
| Steers | SelectCertified Prgms | — | 1,136 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 1,749 | 13 |
| Steers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,342 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 2,053 | 22 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,342 | 144.92/cwt | 142.50–147.00 | 1,945 | 280 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,295 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,813 | 10 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,364 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 1,685 | 20 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,547 | 144.46/cwt | 143.00–146.00 | 2,235 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,773 | 82.30/cwt | 78.00–84.00 | 1,459 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,467 | 88.04/cwt | 87.00–88.50 | 1,292 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,413 | 83.17/cwt | 79.00–85.50 | 1,175 | 27 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,655 | 76.42/cwt | 76.00–77.00 | 1,265 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,054 | 111.46/cwt | 107.00–117.00 | 2,289 | 19 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,645 | 92.00/cwt | 92.00–92.00 | 2,433 | 1 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Holsteins in a light test sold with steady undertones. Demand for this nice offering was moderate. 11 semi loads offered today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weighing conditions favorable for the buyer. Excessive heat is effecting cattle in the Midwest. Estimated dressed cost 235.00 - 241.00. CME Live Cattle and Corn both closed higher. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Bulls steady.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs 10.00 to 15.00 lower. Demand for this large offering was moderate. Several large lots hauled in over night. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 10.00 to 15.00 higher, Good 4-5 3.00 to 5.00 lower, Utility 5.00 to 10.00 higher, Cull to few to make a meaningful comparison. Lighter weight lambs are holding their own this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,708 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 295 | — | 1,437 | 143.00–150.00 | 145.63 |
| 20 | — | 1,547 | 143.00–146.00 | 144.46 |
| Steers — Select · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,173 | 128.50 | 128.50 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,587 | 152.00–154.00 | 152.82 |
| 22 | — | 1,342 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 1,334 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 47 | — | 1,351 | 138.00–141.00 | 138.67 |
| Steers — Select · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,136 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 50 | — | 1,256 | 136.00–141.00 | 137.16 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 58 | — | 1,273 | 143.00–149.00 | 146.28 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 280 | — | 1,342 | 142.50–147.00 | 144.92 |
| 10 | — | 1,295 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 21 | — | 1,194 | 58.00–68.00 | 63.94 |
| 13 | — | 1,381 | 70.00–76.00 | 73.93 |
| 1 | — | 815 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,156 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,540 | 85.50–91.50 | 87.86 |
| 21 | — | 1,614 | 92.00–96.00 | 92.79 |
| 6 | — | 1,773 | 78.00–84.00 | 82.30 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,467 | 87.00–88.50 | 88.04 |
| 27 | — | 1,413 | 79.00–85.50 | 83.17 |
| 3 | — | 1,655 | 76.00–77.00 | 76.42 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,364 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 2,054 | 107.00–117.00 | 111.46 |
| 1 | — | 2,645 | 92.00 | 92.00 |