Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold mostly 2.00 higher, with instances of up to 5.00 higher. Quality was mostly attractive, with several load lots of cattle off of graze out wheat on offer. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Replacement cattle sold firm, with a nice set of cow-calf pairs on offer from Utah and Colorado. Trading activity was active on good demand. The weather has mostly been hot and dry, and most of the region is overdue for a rain. There is a chance of rain in the forecast over the weekend.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 482 | 141.87 | 684 | 15thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 876 | 141.60 | 1,240 | 154 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 799 | 141.14 | 1,128 | 148 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,770 | 96.50 | 1,708 | 1thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,373 | 71.53 | 982 | 4thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,486 | 71.18 | 1,058 | 7thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,087 | 66.27 | 720 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 480 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 677 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 570 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 804 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,445 | 72.80/cwt | 71.50–74.00 | 1,052 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 690 | 46.00/cwt | 46.00–46.00 | 317 | 1 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 720 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 961 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,202 | 1,487.74/cwt | 1,250.00–1,520.00 | 17,883 | 26 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,393 | 74.12/cwt | 70.00–77.00 | 1,032 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 333 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 566 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 430 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 688 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 799 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,063 | 62 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 586 | 142.75/cwt | 142.75–142.75 | 837 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 377 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 547 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 595 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 759 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 410 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 595 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 802 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 1,071 | 66 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 778 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 961 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 590 | 141.68/cwt | 139.50–145.00 | 836 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 792 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 919 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 888 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,190 | 58 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 735 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 919 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 477 | 152.72/cwt | 149.25–156.00 | 728 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 655 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 983 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,189 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 1,379 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 467 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 771 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 808 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 1,143 | 74 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 511 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 853 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 874 | 143.90/cwt | 143.90–143.90 | 1,258 | 109 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,023 | 112.25/cwt | 112.25–112.25 | 1,148 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 645 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 980 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 715 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 915 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 485 | 142.25/cwt | 142.25–142.25 | 690 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 574 | 142.64/cwt | 140.25–143.25 | 819 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 703 | 144.75/cwt | 144.75–144.75 | 1,018 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,043 | 1,581.25/cwt | 1,400.00–1,600.00 | 16,492 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 920 | 129.91/cwt | 129.75–130.00 | 1,195 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,080 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,134 | 10 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,200 | 1,100.00/cwt | 1,100.00–1,100.00 | 13,200 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 682 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 921 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 790 | 77.54/cwt | 74.00–81.00 | 613 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,300 | 70.26/cwt | 70.00–70.50 | 913 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,087 | 66.27/cwt | 62.75–70.75 | 720 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,504 | 71.15/cwt | 69.25–73.25 | 1,070 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,290 | 77.00/cwt | 77.00–77.00 | 993 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,590 | 65.50/cwt | 65.50–65.50 | 1,041 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,100 | 1,200.00/cwt | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 13,200 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,050 | 1,250.00/cwt | 1,250.00–1,250.00 | 13,125 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 860 | 97.65/cwt | 83.00–103.00 | 840 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,000 | 975.00/cwt | 975.00–975.00 | 9,750 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 358 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 448 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,770 | 96.50/cwt | 96.50–96.50 | 1,708 | 1 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold mostly 2.00 higher, with instances of up to 5.00 higher. Quality was mostly attractive, with several load lots of cattle off of graze out wheat on offer. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Replacement cattle sold firm, with a nice set of cow-calf pairs on offer from Utah and Colorado. Trading activity was active on good demand. The weather has mostly been hot and dry, and most of the region is overdue for a rain. There is a chance of rain in the forecast over the weekend.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 480 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 3 | — | 570 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 2 | — | 720 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| 7 | — | 377 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 333 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 2 | — | 430 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 58 | — | 888 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 11 | — | 467 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 74 | — | 808 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 655 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 14 | — | 1,189 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| 8 | — | 511 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 109 | — | 874 | 143.90 | 143.90 |
| 4 | — | 645 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 3 | — | 703 | 144.75 | 144.75 |
| 14 | — | 920 | 129.75–130.00 | 129.91 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 62 | — | 799 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 14 | — | 586 | 142.75 | 142.75 |
| 2 | — | 410 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 66 | — | 802 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 595 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 12 | — | 792 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| 4 | — | 358 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 735 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 15 | — | 477 | 149.25–156.00 | 152.72 |
| 11 | — | 1,023 | 112.25 | 112.25 |
| 15 | — | 574 | 140.25–143.25 | 142.64 |
| 10 | — | 1,080 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| 6 | — | 682 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 778 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 5 | — | 590 | 139.50–145.00 | 141.68 |
| 2 | — | 715 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 2 | — | 485 | 142.25 | 142.25 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,445 | 71.50–74.00 | 72.80 |
| 2 | — | 1,300 | 70.00–70.50 | 70.26 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,087 | 62.75–70.75 | 66.27 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,504 | 69.25–73.25 | 71.15 |
| 1 | — | 1,290 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,590 | 65.50 | 65.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,770 | 96.50 | 96.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 690 | 46.00 | 46.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 790 | 74.00–81.00 | 77.54 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 860 | 83.00–103.00 | 97.65 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 26 | — | 1,202 | 1,250.00–1,520.00 | 1,487.74 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 23 | — | 1,043 | 1,400.00–1,600.00 | 1,581.25 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,200 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,100 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,050 | 1,250.00 | 1,250.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,000 | 975.00 | 975.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,393 | 70.00–77.00 | 74.12 |