Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady compared to last weeks light test on heavier weight cattle. Not enough steer calves for a market trend. Heifer calves were mostly 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to firm. Trading activity was moderate to active on moderate to good buyer demand. Spotty rain showers have been reported across much of the Panhandle, with higher totals reported in the Southern region. Farmers are taking advantage of the recent moisture with winter wheat planting taking place across most of the region.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 731 | 174.45 | 1,274 | 149 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 809 | 172.84 | 1,399 | 572 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 838 | 144.50 | 1,211 | 12thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,483 | 85.25 | 1,264 | 2thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,146 | 77.46 | 887 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,490 | 75.50 | 1,125 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 943 | 68.96 | 650 | 7thin |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,055 | $1,044 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,161 | $850 | 4thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 780 | $500 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 723 | $375 | 2thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,000 | $1,375 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 900 | $500 | 1thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 419 | 227.39/cwt | 226.00–229.00 | 953 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 854 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 1,452 | 21 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 731 | 177.75/cwt | 173.50–178.50 | 1,299 | 81 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 900 | 165.35/cwt | 165.35–165.35 | 1,488 | 360 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 850 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 1,343 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 704 | 180.50/cwt | 180.50–180.50 | 1,271 | 72 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 838 | 144.50/cwt | 144.50–144.50 | 1,211 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 882 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,376 | 32 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 388 | 192.17/cwt | 185.00–195.00 | 746 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 511 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 915 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 387 | 225.00/cwt | 225.00–225.00 | 871 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 483 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 1,014 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 518 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 1,036 | 18 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 621 | 155.22/cwt | 154.50–159.00 | 964 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 778 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,245 | 49 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 322 | 202.13/cwt | 196.00–209.00 | 651 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 228 | 222.00/cwt | 222.00–222.00 | 506 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 562 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 922 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 676 | 165.08/cwt | 160.00–169.50 | 1,116 | 65 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,000 | 1,375.00/head | 1,375.00–1,375.00 | 1,375 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 900 | 500.00/head | 500.00–500.00 | 500 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 723 | 375.00/head | 375.00–375.00 | 375 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 780 | 500.00/head | 500.00–500.00 | 500 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,161 | 850.00/head | 850.00–850.00 | 850 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,055 | 1,044.44/head | 1,035.00–1,100.00 | 1,044 | 20 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 816 | 83.59/cwt | 83.00–85.00 | 682 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,750 | 89.00/cwt | 89.00–89.00 | 1,558 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,215 | 81.50/cwt | 81.50–81.50 | 990 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 967 | 72.18/cwt | 70.00–74.50 | 698 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 665 | 36.00/cwt | 36.00–36.00 | 239 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,087 | 66.50/cwt | 66.50–66.50 | 723 | 3 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,171 | 82.15/cwt | 81.25–83.50 | 962 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,490 | 75.50/cwt | 75.50–75.50 | 1,125 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,035 | 79.00/cwt | 79.00–79.00 | 818 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 667 | 177.68/cwt | 175.50–179.50 | 1,185 | 73 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 680 | 175.75/cwt | 175.75–175.75 | 1,195 | 48 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 690 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 1,125 | 70 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 603 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 1,019 | 47 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Full | — | 782 | 136.53/cwt | 131.00–140.00 | 1,068 | 13 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 614 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 1,056 | 17 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 347 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 729 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 565 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 1,045 | 7 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were mostly steady compared to last weeks light test on heavier weight cattle. Not enough steer calves for a market trend. Heifer calves were mostly 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to firm. Trading activity was moderate to active on moderate to good buyer demand. Spotty rain showers have been reported across much of the Panhandle, with higher totals reported in the Southern region. Farmers are taking advantage of the recent moisture with winter wheat planting taking place across most of the region.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 419 | 226.00–229.00 | 227.39 |
| 21 | — | 854 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 360 | — | 900 | 165.35 | 165.35 |
| 72 | — | 704 | 180.50 | 180.50 |
| 3 | — | 387 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 9 | — | 483 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 18 | — | 518 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 73 | — | 667 | 175.50–179.50 | 177.68 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 81 | — | 731 | 173.50–178.50 | 177.75 |
| 20 | — | 850 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 48 | — | 680 | 175.75 | 175.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 838 | 144.50 | 144.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 882 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 19 | — | 388 | 185.00–195.00 | 192.17 |
| 22 | — | 511 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| 6 | — | 322 | 196.00–209.00 | 202.13 |
| 2 | — | 228 | 222.00 | 222.00 |
| 17 | — | 562 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 65 | — | 676 | 160.00–169.50 | 165.08 |
| 47 | — | 603 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 621 | 154.50–159.00 | 155.22 |
| 49 | — | 778 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 70 | — | 690 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 782 | 131.00–140.00 | 136.53 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 614 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| 3 | — | 347 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 7 | — | 565 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,000 | 1,375.00 | 1,375.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 900 | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 723 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 780 | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,161 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 20 | — | 1,055 | 1,035.00–1,100.00 | 1,044.44 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 816 | 83.00–85.00 | 83.59 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,750 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,215 | 81.50 | 81.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 967 | 70.00–74.50 | 72.18 |
| 1 | — | 665 | 36.00 | 36.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,087 | 66.50 | 66.50 |
| 7 | — | 1,171 | 81.25–83.50 | 82.15 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,490 | 75.50 | 75.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,035 | 79.00 | 79.00 |