Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 lower, non-implanted steers and heifers 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Moderate to good demand for this lighter offering of steers and heifers on a snowy winter day. The market was fairly active, 8 full loads of steers, 1 full load of heifers. Lower futures prices since last week had packer buyers on the defensive. Cattle carrying a good amount of tag as it's been very challenging for cattle feeders to keep cattle clean.
Slaughter lambs under 100 lbs 15.00 to 45.00 higher, 120-150 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 higher, 150 lbs and heavier 5.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady. Very good demand for non-traditional weight slaughter lambs, good demand for traditional weights. Very good demand for the light fleshed feeder lambs offered, the market was very active for those. A lighter offering as a winter storm moves into the region today.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,421 | 225.69 | 3,207 | 17 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,731 | 223.03 | 3,862 | 134 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,513 | 206.85 | 3,130 | 13 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,175 | 243.00 | 2,855 | 22 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,411 | 234.41 | 3,308 | 158 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,581 | 234.74 | 3,711 | 264 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,347 | 234.03 | 3,152 | 13 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | — | 1,421 | 225.69/cwt | 225.00–227.00 | 3,207 | 17 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,680 | 225.48/cwt | 224.00–228.00 | 3,788 | 86 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,513 | 206.85/cwt | 205.00–208.00 | 3,130 | 13 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,437 | 228.00/cwt | 228.00–228.00 | 3,276 | 5 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,556 | 231.00/cwt | 231.00–231.00 | 3,594 | 76 |
| Steers | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | — | 1,347 | 234.03/cwt | 231.00–239.00 | 3,152 | 13 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,933 | 213.53/cwt | 213.00–219.00 | 4,128 | 36 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,495 | 234.00/cwt | 234.00–234.00 | 3,498 | 12 |
| Steers | ChoiceHeavy Weight | — | 1,706 | 229.76/cwt | 229.50–230.00 | 3,920 | 25 |
| Steers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,497 | 226.00/cwt | 226.00–226.00 | 3,383 | 6 |
| Steers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,581 | 238.00/cwt | 234.00–242.00 | 3,763 | 152 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,442 | 230.74/cwt | 230.00–232.00 | 3,327 | 84 |
| Heifers | ChoiceCertified Prgms | — | 1,376 | 238.57/cwt | 233.00–244.00 | 3,283 | 74 |
| Heifers | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | — | 1,175 | 243.00/cwt | 243.00–243.00 | 2,855 | 22 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 lower, non-implanted steers and heifers 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Moderate to good demand for this lighter offering of steers and heifers on a snowy winter day. The market was fairly active, 8 full loads of steers, 1 full load of heifers. Lower futures prices since last week had packer buyers on the defensive. Cattle carrying a good amount of tag as it's been very challenging for cattle feeders to keep cattle clean.
Slaughter lambs under 100 lbs 15.00 to 45.00 higher, 120-150 lbs 2.00 to 4.00 higher, 150 lbs and heavier 5.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady. Very good demand for non-traditional weight slaughter lambs, good demand for traditional weights. Very good demand for the light fleshed feeder lambs offered, the market was very active for those. A lighter offering as a winter storm moves into the region today.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,421 | 225.00–227.00 | 225.69 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 86 | — | 1,680 | 224.00–228.00 | 225.48 |
| 36 | — | 1,933 | 213.00–219.00 | 213.53 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,495 | 234.00 | 234.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,513 | 205.00–208.00 | 206.85 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,437 | 228.00 | 228.00 |
| 76 | — | 1,556 | 231.00 | 231.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,347 | 231.00–239.00 | 234.03 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,706 | 229.50–230.00 | 229.76 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,497 | 226.00 | 226.00 |
| 152 | — | 1,581 | 234.00–242.00 | 238.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 84 | — | 1,442 | 230.00–232.00 | 230.74 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 74 | — | 1,376 | 233.00–244.00 | 238.57 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,175 | 243.00 | 243.00 |