Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves were mostly steady. Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly 2.00 to 3.00 lower on comparable sales. The CME Feeder Cattle contract closed down 3.30, as Corn surged up 12 1/2 again today. Slaughter cows and bulls traded firm. Several large consignments of bred cows and cow-calf pairs were on offer. Quality was plain to attractive. The majority of the trading region received some much needed rain, ranging from a 1/4 inch to over an inch. However, much more rain is needed to improve drought conditions in the region.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 831 | 127.01 | 1,055 | 524 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 727 | 126.60 | 920 | 42 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 795 | 97.17 | 773 | 41 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,857 | 92.69 | 1,721 | 3thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,530 | 63.83 | 977 | 3thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,323 | 63.28 | 837 | 3thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,131 | 60.99 | 690 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,115 | 61.03/cwt | 58.50–63.50 | 680 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,450 | 70.25/cwt | 70.25–70.25 | 1,019 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 910 | 51.50/cwt | 51.50–51.50 | 469 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,355 | 68.42/cwt | 67.75–69.00 | 927 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,260 | 53.00/cwt | 53.00–53.00 | 668 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,410 | 67.12/cwt | 67.00–67.25 | 946 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,113 | 78.99/cwt | 76.00–81.00 | 879 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,290 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 916 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,000 | 1,110.00/cwt | 1,110.00–1,110.00 | 11,100 | 22 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,200 | 985.00/cwt | 985.00–985.00 | 11,820 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 883 | 123.27/cwt | 122.50–123.50 | 1,088 | 79 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,500 | 1,150.00/cwt | 1,150.00–1,150.00 | 17,250 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 588 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 858 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 1,047 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 1,047 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 825 | 118.43/cwt | 117.50–119.00 | 977 | 130 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 443 | 157.00/cwt | 157.00–157.00 | 696 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 764 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 993 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 848 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 1,056 | 63 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 731 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 914 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 675 | 126.85/cwt | 125.25–127.50 | 856 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 1,107 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 863 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 615 | 127.34/cwt | 126.50–127.35 | 783 | 122 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 766 | 131.58/cwt | 128.00–132.50 | 1,008 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 534 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 822 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 744 | 129.50/cwt | 129.50–129.50 | 963 | 67 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Full | — | 872 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 985 | 26 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 688 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 888 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 480 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 624 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 483 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 725 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 845 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 972 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,005 | 95.00/cwt | 95.00–95.00 | 955 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,770 | 57.25/cwt | 57.25–57.25 | 1,013 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,857 | 92.69/cwt | 92.00–94.00 | 1,721 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2Mexican Origin | — | 820 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 722 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2-3 | — | 352 | 118.50/cwt | 118.50–118.50 | 417 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,312 | 760.00/cwt | 760.00–760.00 | 9,971 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,324 | 1,082.82/cwt | 1,010.00–1,110.00 | 14,337 | 28 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,330 | 760.00/cwt | 760.00–760.00 | 10,108 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,445 | 841.90/cwt | 785.00–900.00 | 12,165 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 785 | 117.75/cwt | 115.50–119.25 | 924 | 92 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 490 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 549 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 890 | 74.02/cwt | 73.00–75.00 | 659 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,120 | 700.00/cwt | 700.00–700.00 | 7,840 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2Mexican Origin | — | 1,080 | 86.00/cwt | 86.00–86.00 | 929 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2Mexican Origin | — | 666 | 92.00/cwt | 92.00–92.00 | 613 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 960 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,008 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 770 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 932 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2-3 | — | 416 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 437 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2-3 | — | 324 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 324 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 429 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 639 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 832 | 120.25/cwt | 120.25–120.25 | 1,000 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 871 | 125.69/cwt | 123.75–126.00 | 1,095 | 237 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 497 | 137.60/cwt | 137.60–137.60 | 684 | 62 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 409 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 507 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 428 | 115.50/cwt | 115.50–115.50 | 494 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 865 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 779 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves were mostly steady. Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly 2.00 to 3.00 lower on comparable sales. The CME Feeder Cattle contract closed down 3.30, as Corn surged up 12 1/2 again today. Slaughter cows and bulls traded firm. Several large consignments of bred cows and cow-calf pairs were on offer. Quality was plain to attractive. The majority of the trading region received some much needed rain, ranging from a 1/4 inch to over an inch. However, much more rain is needed to improve drought conditions in the region.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,115 | 58.50–63.50 | 61.03 |
| 1 | — | 1,450 | 70.25 | 70.25 |
| 1 | — | 910 | 51.50 | 51.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,355 | 67.75–69.00 | 68.42 |
| 1 | — | 1,260 | 53.00 | 53.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,410 | 67.00–67.25 | 67.12 |
| 1 | — | 1,770 | 57.25 | 57.25 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,857 | 92.00–94.00 | 92.69 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,113 | 76.00–81.00 | 78.99 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,290 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 890 | 73.00–75.00 | 74.02 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 22 | — | 1,000 | 1,110.00 | 1,110.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 20 | — | 1,200 | 985.00 | 985.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,500 | 1,150.00 | 1,150.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 28 | — | 1,324 | 1,010.00–1,110.00 | 1,082.82 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,312 | 760.00 | 760.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,330 | 760.00 | 760.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,445 | 785.00–900.00 | 841.90 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | — | 1,120 | 700.00 | 700.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 79 | — | 883 | 122.50–123.50 | 123.27 |
| 7 | — | 1,047 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 25 | — | 764 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 63 | — | 848 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 588 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 15 | — | 766 | 128.00–132.50 | 131.58 |
| 21 | — | 534 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 67 | — | 744 | 129.50 | 129.50 |
| 3 | — | 483 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 3 | — | 960 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| 237 | — | 871 | 123.75–126.00 | 125.69 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 688 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 2 | — | 480 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 3 | — | 770 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 7 | — | 429 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| 25 | — | 832 | 120.25 | 120.25 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2 · Mexican Origin$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 820 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| 18 | — | 1,080 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| 7 | — | 666 | 92.00 | 92.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 490 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| 8 | — | 409 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 130 | — | 825 | 117.50–119.00 | 118.43 |
| 10 | — | 731 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 26 | — | 872 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 675 | 125.25–127.50 | 126.85 |
| 2 | — | 845 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,005 | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,107 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| 2 | — | 865 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 122 | — | 615 | 126.50–127.35 | 127.34 |
| 92 | — | 785 | 115.50–119.25 | 117.75 |
| 62 | — | 497 | 137.60 | 137.60 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 352 | 118.50 | 118.50 |
| 16 | — | 416 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| 10 | — | 324 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 428 | 115.50 | 115.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 443 | 157.00 | 157.00 |