Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded firm on limited comparable sales from the previous week. Steer and heifer calves traded mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher, with instances of up to 6.00 higher. Trading activity was moderate to active on good buyer demand. Quality was attractive. Slaughter cows and bulls traded steady. The trading region is in need of some moisture to boost area winter wheat, but no moisture is in the forecast for the upcoming week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 602 | 142.59 | 859 | 422 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 751 | 134.59 | 1,011 | 101 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 583 | 130.25 | 759 | 16thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,630 | 71.93 | 1,172 | 2thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,285 | 61.54 | 791 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,136 | 52.37 | 595 | 27 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,166 | 49.62/cwt | 45.00–52.50 | 579 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,164 | 56.12/cwt | 53.00–60.00 | 653 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,240 | 57.82/cwt | 55.50–59.50 | 717 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,304 | 63.14/cwt | 60.50–65.50 | 823 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 875 | 43.12/cwt | 40.00–46.00 | 377 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 970 | 52.50/cwt | 52.50–52.50 | 509 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,630 | 71.93/cwt | 66.50–77.50 | 1,172 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,010 | 67.00/cwt | 67.00–67.00 | 677 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,096 | 84.50/cwt | 84.50–84.50 | 926 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,187 | 993.26/cwt | 860.00–1,035.00 | 11,790 | 18 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,210 | 582.23/cwt | 550.00–610.00 | 7,045 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,225 | 709.39/cwt | 660.00–760.00 | 8,690 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 983 | 654.82/cwt | 635.00–685.00 | 6,437 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,205 | 752.55/cwt | 700.00–800.00 | 9,068 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,100 | 850.00/cwt | 850.00–850.00 | 9,350 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 480 | 156.44/cwt | 154.00–160.00 | 751 | 61 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 786 | 135.50/cwt | 135.50–135.50 | 1,065 | 75 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 843 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,020 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 610 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 793 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 685 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 891 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 574 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 789 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 485 | 150.33/cwt | 149.00–152.00 | 729 | 14 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 334 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 538 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 367 | 152.80/cwt | 152.00–157.00 | 561 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 665 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 851 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 608 | 138.26/cwt | 137.00–143.00 | 841 | 33 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 587 | 146.92/cwt | 146.50–147.00 | 862 | 103 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 728 | 118.50/cwt | 118.50–118.50 | 863 | 12 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 693 | 117.50/cwt | 117.50–117.50 | 814 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 490 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 706 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 781 | 117.50/cwt | 117.50–117.50 | 918 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 687 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 955 | 90 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 583 | 130.25/cwt | 130.25–130.25 | 759 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 514 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 817 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 553 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 852 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 673 | 144.17/cwt | 139.00–146.50 | 970 | 48 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 652 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 916 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 355 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 682 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 591 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 963 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 616 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 1,010 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 738 | 144.76/cwt | 144.75–145.00 | 1,068 | 68 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 624 | 152.69/cwt | 149.00–156.00 | 953 | 54 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 485 | 172.54/cwt | 168.00–175.00 | 837 | 46 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 720 | 159.50/cwt | 159.50–159.50 | 1,148 | 60 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 445 | 177.50/cwt | 175.00–180.00 | 790 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 312 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 593 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 613 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 975 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 507 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 761 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 626 | 129.47/cwt | 125.00–133.00 | 810 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 703 | 131.21/cwt | 127.00–133.00 | 922 | 64 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 544 | 139.50/cwt | 136.00–142.00 | 759 | 19 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 579 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 811 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 761 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 1,149 | 66 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 682 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,064 | 13 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded firm on limited comparable sales from the previous week. Steer and heifer calves traded mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher, with instances of up to 6.00 higher. Trading activity was moderate to active on good buyer demand. Quality was attractive. Slaughter cows and bulls traded steady. The trading region is in need of some moisture to boost area winter wheat, but no moisture is in the forecast for the upcoming week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,166 | 45.00–52.50 | 49.62 |
| 13 | — | 1,164 | 53.00–60.00 | 56.12 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,240 | 55.50–59.50 | 57.82 |
| 7 | — | 1,304 | 60.50–65.50 | 63.14 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 875 | 40.00–46.00 | 43.12 |
| 1 | — | 970 | 52.50 | 52.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,630 | 66.50–77.50 | 71.93 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,010 | 67.00 | 67.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,096 | 84.50 | 84.50 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 18 | — | 1,187 | 860.00–1,035.00 | 993.26 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,225 | 660.00–760.00 | 709.39 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,210 | 550.00–610.00 | 582.23 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 983 | 635.00–685.00 | 654.82 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,205 | 700.00–800.00 | 752.55 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,100 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 61 | — | 480 | 154.00–160.00 | 156.44 |
| 7 | — | 334 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| 6 | — | 367 | 152.00–157.00 | 152.80 |
| 33 | — | 608 | 137.00–143.00 | 138.26 |
| 103 | — | 587 | 146.50–147.00 | 146.92 |
| 90 | — | 687 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 75 | — | 786 | 135.50 | 135.50 |
| 6 | — | 843 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 4 | — | 610 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 2 | — | 685 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 14 | — | 574 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 485 | 149.00–152.00 | 150.33 |
| 6 | — | 665 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 19 | — | 626 | 125.00–133.00 | 129.47 |
| 64 | — | 703 | 127.00–133.00 | 131.21 |
| 19 | — | 544 | 136.00–142.00 | 139.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 583 | 130.25 | 130.25 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 728 | 118.50 | 118.50 |
| 4 | — | 693 | 117.50 | 117.50 |
| 4 | — | 490 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 10 | — | 781 | 117.50 | 117.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 514 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 10 | — | 553 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 48 | — | 673 | 139.00–146.50 | 144.17 |
| 68 | — | 738 | 144.75–145.00 | 144.76 |
| 54 | — | 624 | 149.00–156.00 | 152.69 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 652 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 3 | — | 507 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 355 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| 9 | — | 591 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 9 | — | 616 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 46 | — | 485 | 168.00–175.00 | 172.54 |
| 60 | — | 720 | 159.50 | 159.50 |
| 4 | — | 445 | 175.00–180.00 | 177.50 |
| 13 | — | 682 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 312 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 8 | — | 613 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 579 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 66 | — | 761 | 151.00 | 151.00 |