Compared to last week: Both feeder heifers and heifer calves traded mostly 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Limited comparable sales on steers, but a sharply lower undertone was noted. Trading activity was moderate on moderate demand. Buyers were a little more hesitant again today with the large upswings continuing in the grain markets over the last week, and the cattle markets closing down most of last week due to the upset overseas. On February 27, statewide topsoil moisture in Texas and Oklahoma was rated at least three-quarters very short to short, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Texas also reported 69% of its rangeland, pastures, and oats were rated very poor to poor. With the high volatility in the grain markets, the area really needs some moisture to allow for summer grazing to help alleviate some of these cost of gains in the feedyards.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 706 | 156.59 | 1,105 | 257 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 764 | 146.06 | 1,116 | 216 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 675 | 139.50 | 942 | 10thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,525 | 85.29 | 1,301 | 3thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,380 | 69.50 | 959 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,156 | 63.47 | 734 | 9thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,035 | 63.76/cwt | 63.50–64.00 | 660 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,199 | 68.30/cwt | 67.50–68.50 | 819 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,170 | 51.12/cwt | 50.00–52.00 | 598 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,380 | 69.50/cwt | 69.50–69.50 | 959 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,868 | 98.19/cwt | 96.50–99.50 | 1,834 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 840 | 59.50/cwt | 59.50–59.50 | 500 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,280 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 1,242 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,359 | 1,152.24/cwt | 1,150.00–1,160.00 | 15,659 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,140 | 925.00/cwt | 925.00–925.00 | 10,545 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,544 | 1,350.00/cwt | 1,350.00–1,350.00 | 20,844 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,200 | 1,350.00/cwt | 1,350.00–1,350.00 | 16,200 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,050 | 1,085.00/cwt | 1,085.00–1,085.00 | 11,393 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 850 | 1,010.00/cwt | 1,010.00–1,010.00 | 8,585 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,100 | 1,085.00/cwt | 1,085.00–1,085.00 | 11,935 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 569 | 154.13/cwt | 146.00–154.50 | 877 | 182 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 858 | 135.37/cwt | 133.00–139.00 | 1,161 | 88 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 623 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 822 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 435 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 644 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 631 | 159.74/cwt | 155.00–164.50 | 1,008 | 26 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 318 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 509 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 458 | 187.50/cwt | 187.50–187.50 | 859 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 570 | 149.64/cwt | 149.00–150.00 | 853 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 752 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 1,026 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 953 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,239 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 829 | 142.17/cwt | 141.50–142.50 | 1,179 | 152 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 727 | 141.69/cwt | 136.00–144.00 | 1,030 | 28 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 786 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,100 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 440 | 174.62/cwt | 169.00–178.00 | 768 | 14 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 852 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,244 | 60 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 570 | 165.39/cwt | 160.00–172.00 | 943 | 32 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 733 | 148.81/cwt | 147.00–149.50 | 1,091 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 532 | 171.26/cwt | 167.00–176.00 | 911 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 771 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 1,091 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 846 | 143.25/cwt | 143.25–143.25 | 1,212 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 934 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,242 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 315 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 599 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 676 | 149.01/cwt | 148.00–149.50 | 1,007 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 675 | 139.50/cwt | 139.50–139.50 | 942 | 10 |
| Dairy Steers | Medium and Large 2-3 | — | 438 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 613 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 729 | 155.09/cwt | 150.00–156.00 | 1,131 | 78 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 546 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 830 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 670 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,045 | 4 |
| Dairy Heifers | Medium and Large 2-3 | — | 448 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 564 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 441 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 644 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 610 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 842 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 627 | 144.67/cwt | 141.50–148.00 | 907 | 22 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 502 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 728 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 533 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 821 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 497 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 746 | 3 |
Compared to last week: Both feeder heifers and heifer calves traded mostly 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Limited comparable sales on steers, but a sharply lower undertone was noted. Trading activity was moderate on moderate demand. Buyers were a little more hesitant again today with the large upswings continuing in the grain markets over the last week, and the cattle markets closing down most of last week due to the upset overseas. On February 27, statewide topsoil moisture in Texas and Oklahoma was rated at least three-quarters very short to short, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Texas also reported 69% of its rangeland, pastures, and oats were rated very poor to poor. With the high volatility in the grain markets, the area really needs some moisture to allow for summer grazing to help alleviate some of these cost of gains in the feedyards.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,035 | 63.50–64.00 | 63.76 |
| 5 | — | 1,199 | 67.50–68.50 | 68.30 |
| 2 | — | 1,170 | 50.00–52.00 | 51.12 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,380 | 69.50 | 69.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,868 | 96.50–99.50 | 98.19 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 840 | 59.50 | 59.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,280 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 14 | — | 1,359 | 1,150.00–1,160.00 | 1,152.24 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 13 | — | 1,140 | 925.00 | 925.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,544 | 1,350.00 | 1,350.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,200 | 1,350.00 | 1,350.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,050 | 1,085.00 | 1,085.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,100 | 1,085.00 | 1,085.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 850 | 1,010.00 | 1,010.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 182 | — | 569 | 146.00–154.50 | 154.13 |
| 88 | — | 858 | 133.00–139.00 | 135.37 |
| 8 | — | 435 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 2 | — | 318 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 3 | — | 502 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 623 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 7 | — | 441 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 570 | 149.00–150.00 | 149.64 |
| 8 | — | 752 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| 5 | — | 953 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 28 | — | 727 | 136.00–144.00 | 141.69 |
| 22 | — | 627 | 141.50–148.00 | 144.67 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 610 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 631 | 155.00–164.50 | 159.74 |
| 12 | — | 458 | 187.50 | 187.50 |
| 60 | — | 852 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 32 | — | 570 | 160.00–172.00 | 165.39 |
| 25 | — | 532 | 167.00–176.00 | 171.26 |
| 4 | — | 771 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| 9 | — | 846 | 143.25 | 143.25 |
| 7 | — | 934 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 78 | — | 729 | 150.00–156.00 | 155.09 |
| 4 | — | 670 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 152 | — | 829 | 141.50–142.50 | 142.17 |
| 8 | — | 786 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 14 | — | 440 | 169.00–178.00 | 174.62 |
| 7 | — | 733 | 147.00–149.50 | 148.81 |
| 2 | — | 315 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 21 | — | 676 | 148.00–149.50 | 149.01 |
| 12 | — | 546 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 675 | 139.50 | 139.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 438 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 448 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 533 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 3 | — | 497 | 150.00 | 150.00 |