Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 4.00 higher. Very good demand for this seasonal offering of steers and heifers. Just 1 full load of steers, with the balance being stock trailer loads. The market was active after last week saw another new all-time high in the direct cash fed cattle market. Boxed beef values have risen to just under 360.00, helping to support the market. Supplies of market ready cattle continue to be tight.
Non-traditional weight slaughter lambs 5.00 to 15.00 lower, traditional slaughter weight lambs 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Moderate to good demand for non-traditional slaughter lambs, very good demand for traditional weights. Slaughter ewes steady to 5.00 lower. Moderate to good demand for feeder lambs.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,447 | 227.60 | 3,293 | 32 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,506 | 225.35 | 3,393 | 65 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,440 | 189.66 | 2,731 | 9thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,369 | 231.22 | 3,166 | 120 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,585 | 230.67 | 3,656 | 196 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,440 | 189.66/cwt | 188.00–191.00 | 2,731 | 9 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | — | 1,447 | 227.60/cwt | 225.00–231.00 | 3,293 | 32 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,564 | 224.60/cwt | 221.00–227.75 | 3,513 | 35 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,553 | 230.98/cwt | 227.00–234.00 | 3,587 | 70 |
| Heifers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,385 | 231.97/cwt | 228.50–235.00 | 3,213 | 38 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,438 | 230.24/cwt | 229.00–231.50 | 3,311 | 30 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,438 | 226.23/cwt | 223.00–230.00 | 3,253 | 30 |
| Steers | ChoiceHeavy Weight | — | 1,876 | 213.80/cwt | 210.00–223.00 | 4,011 | 13 |
| Steers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,639 | 232.97/cwt | 230.50–238.00 | 3,818 | 73 |
| Heifers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,643 | 228.85/cwt | 228.00–230.00 | 3,760 | 7 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,336 | 231.06/cwt | 229.00–233.00 | 3,087 | 75 |
| Steers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,480 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 3,478 | 10 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 4.00 higher. Very good demand for this seasonal offering of steers and heifers. Just 1 full load of steers, with the balance being stock trailer loads. The market was active after last week saw another new all-time high in the direct cash fed cattle market. Boxed beef values have risen to just under 360.00, helping to support the market. Supplies of market ready cattle continue to be tight.
Non-traditional weight slaughter lambs 5.00 to 15.00 lower, traditional slaughter weight lambs 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Moderate to good demand for non-traditional slaughter lambs, very good demand for traditional weights. Slaughter ewes steady to 5.00 lower. Moderate to good demand for feeder lambs.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,440 | 188.00–191.00 | 189.66 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 1,447 | 225.00–231.00 | 227.60 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,564 | 221.00–227.75 | 224.60 |
| 30 | — | 1,438 | 223.00–230.00 | 226.23 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 1,553 | 227.00–234.00 | 230.98 |
| 30 | — | 1,438 | 229.00–231.50 | 230.24 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,876 | 210.00–223.00 | 213.80 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 73 | — | 1,639 | 230.50–238.00 | 232.97 |
| 10 | — | 1,480 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 1,385 | 228.50–235.00 | 231.97 |
| 7 | — | 1,643 | 228.00–230.00 | 228.85 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 75 | — | 1,336 | 229.00–233.00 | 231.06 |