Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Not enough comparable sales on steer or heifer calves due to last week's light test, but a sharply higher undertone was noted. Slaughter cows and bulls traded mostly steady to weak on a light test. Trading activity was active on very good buyer demand. Quality was attractive, with the majority of the supply consisting of load lots off cattle of the short grass or graze out wheat. According to the Cattle Market Analysis and Report, Summer movements of cattle are slowing and as they slow, feedlots are finding bidding extremely competitive for the reduced offerings. Feeder prices remain strong ignoring super high grain prices. Heavy weight cattle are popular for placements with cattle cost in some instances lower than costs to add pounds in the feedyard.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 608 | 159.96 | 972 | 221 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 703 | 146.36 | 1,028 | 178 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,614 | 96.21 | 1,553 | 7thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,121 | 82.55 | 926 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 908 | 66.94 | 608 | 17 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,208 | $878 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 755 | $650 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 500 | $310 | 2thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 810 | 129.50/cwt | 129.50–129.50 | 1,049 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 410 | 202.00/cwt | 202.00–202.00 | 828 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,080 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 1,166 | 1 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 358 | 186.00/cwt | 186.00–186.00 | 666 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 318 | 208.00/cwt | 208.00–208.00 | 661 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 660 | 156.75/cwt | 156.75–156.75 | 1,035 | 72 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 430 | 200.56/cwt | 200.00–202.00 | 862 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 834 | 160.50/cwt | 160.50–160.50 | 1,339 | 65 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 754 | 161.50/cwt | 161.50–161.50 | 1,218 | 30 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 734 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 1,204 | 33 |
| Dairy Steers | Medium and Large 2-3 | — | 409 | 153.50/cwt | 153.50–153.50 | 628 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,110 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 1,332 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 573 | 177.87/cwt | 170.50–180.00 | 1,019 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 615 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 990 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 418 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 773 | 10 |
| Dairy Heifers | Medium and Large 2-3 | — | 392 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 502 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 510 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 877 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 361 | 182.98/cwt | 182.00–184.00 | 661 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 293 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 501 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 516 | 199.50/cwt | 199.50–199.50 | 1,029 | 24 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 316 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 616 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 498 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 946 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 820 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,230 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 761 | 143.10/cwt | 140.50–145.75 | 1,089 | 144 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,064 | 77.63/cwt | 75.00–80.50 | 826 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,185 | 85.10/cwt | 84.00–87.00 | 1,008 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 825 | 57.52/cwt | 55.00–60.00 | 475 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Light Weight | — | 800 | 73.50/cwt | 73.50–73.50 | 588 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 817 | 70.69/cwt | 65.00–74.00 | 578 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,594 | 96.91/cwt | 94.00–99.00 | 1,545 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,080 | 79.62/cwt | 79.00–80.00 | 860 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,735 | 92.00/cwt | 92.00–92.00 | 1,596 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 839 | 87.00/cwt | 87.00–87.00 | 730 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 980 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 882 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,390 | 1,042.19/head | 1,025.00–1,060.00 | 1,042 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 755 | 650.00/head | 650.00–650.00 | 650 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1 | — | 845 | 550.00/head | 550.00–550.00 | 550 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Small 3 | — | 500 | 310.00/head | 310.00–310.00 | 310 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 688 | 164.26/cwt | 163.00–164.50 | 1,130 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 584 | 157.73/cwt | 156.50–159.50 | 921 | 21 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 455 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 760 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 625 | 158.35/cwt | 158.35–158.35 | 990 | 79 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 476 | 178.00/cwt | 178.00–178.00 | 847 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 816 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 1,155 | 9 |
| Steers | Small and Medium 3-4 | — | 543 | 48.00/cwt | 48.00–48.00 | 261 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 414 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 704 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 483 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 773 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 373 | 161.52/cwt | 160.00–164.00 | 602 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 619 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 959 | 8 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Not enough comparable sales on steer or heifer calves due to last week's light test, but a sharply higher undertone was noted. Slaughter cows and bulls traded mostly steady to weak on a light test. Trading activity was active on very good buyer demand. Quality was attractive, with the majority of the supply consisting of load lots off cattle of the short grass or graze out wheat. According to the Cattle Market Analysis and Report, Summer movements of cattle are slowing and as they slow, feedlots are finding bidding extremely competitive for the reduced offerings. Feeder prices remain strong ignoring super high grain prices. Heavy weight cattle are popular for placements with cattle cost in some instances lower than costs to add pounds in the feedyard.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 810 | 129.50 | 129.50 |
| 2 | — | 410 | 202.00 | 202.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,080 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| 2 | — | 318 | 208.00 | 208.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 358 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 72 | — | 660 | 156.75 | 156.75 |
| 4 | — | 361 | 182.00–184.00 | 182.98 |
| 21 | — | 584 | 156.50–159.50 | 157.73 |
| 9 | — | 455 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 79 | — | 625 | 158.35 | 158.35 |
| 9 | — | 816 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| 9 | — | 414 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 293 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| 144 | — | 761 | 140.50–145.75 | 143.10 |
| 9 | — | 483 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 15 | — | 373 | 160.00–164.00 | 161.52 |
| 8 | — | 619 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 476 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 430 | 200.00–202.00 | 200.56 |
| 65 | — | 834 | 160.50 | 160.50 |
| 30 | — | 754 | 161.50 | 161.50 |
| 33 | — | 734 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,110 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 9 | — | 573 | 170.50–180.00 | 177.87 |
| 4 | — | 510 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| 10 | — | 498 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 31 | — | 688 | 163.00–164.50 | 164.26 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 615 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| 10 | — | 418 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 5 | — | 316 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| 2 | — | 820 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 516 | 199.50 | 199.50 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 3-4$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 543 | 48.00 | 48.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 409 | 153.50 | 153.50 |
| Dairy Heifers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 392 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,064 | 75.00–80.50 | 77.63 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,185 | 84.00–87.00 | 85.10 |
| 3 | — | 1,080 | 79.00–80.00 | 79.62 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 825 | 55.00–60.00 | 57.52 |
| 3 | — | 817 | 65.00–74.00 | 70.69 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 800 | 73.50 | 73.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,594 | 94.00–99.00 | 96.91 |
| 1 | — | 1,735 | 92.00 | 92.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 839 | 87.00 | 87.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 980 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,390 | 1,025.00–1,060.00 | 1,042.19 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 755 | 650.00 | 650.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 845 | 550.00 | 550.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Small 3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 500 | 310.00 | 310.00 |