Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly 1.00 to 5.00 higher with advances of up to 10.00 higher on 6 weights. Calves too lightly tested for a market trend, but a higher undertone was noted. Trading activity was active on very good buyer demand. Quality was very attractive, with the majority of the sale consisting of load lots of uniform yearlings straight off the grass or wheat. Slaughter cows traded mostly steady to 5.00 higher on a light test. The majority of the trading region received snow ranging from 6 inches to a foot last Thursday, but high winds moved in that evening causing drifts ranging from 3 to 5 feet in some areas. A slight warmup is forecasted through Friday before the next round of cold weather hits next week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 544 | 282.00 | 1,534 | 10thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,242 | 150.08 | 1,863 | 4thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,284 | 116.64 | 1,497 | 8thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,495 | 116.00 | 1,734 | 1thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 853 | 103.04 | 879 | 13 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,323 | $2,621 | 25 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,010 | $2,450 | 18 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,227 | $2,401 | 38 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,188 | $2,208 | 24 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,287 | $2,000 | 10 |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 910 | $2,475 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 933 | $2,600 | 2thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,405 | $2,500 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 965 | $2,300 | 1thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,325 | 138.70/cwt | 137.50–140.00 | 1,838 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,158 | 161.45/cwt | 153.00–172.00 | 1,870 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,279 | 119.92/cwt | 118.50–122.00 | 1,534 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,292 | 111.16/cwt | 109.50–114.50 | 1,436 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,495 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 1,734 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,005 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,176 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,227 | 2,401.44/head | 2,400.00–2,425.00 | 2,401 | 38 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,323 | 2,620.92/head | 2,600.00–2,625.00 | 2,621 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 776 | 258.75/cwt | 258.75–258.75 | 2,008 | 17 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 992 | 2,250.00/head | 2,250.00–2,250.00 | 2,250 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 976 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 2,098 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,405 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 699 | 261.00/cwt | 261.00–261.00 | 1,824 | 130 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 910 | 2,475.00/head | 2,475.00–2,475.00 | 2,475 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,013 | 2,490.19/head | 2,475.00–2,500.00 | 2,490 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 647 | 297.50/cwt | 297.50–297.50 | 1,925 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 933 | 2,600.00/head | 2,600.00–2,600.00 | 2,600 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 300–350 | 326 | 344.00/cwt | 344.00–344.00 | 1,121 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 781 | 244.23/cwt | 241.00–246.25 | 1,907 | 120 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 537 | 279.00/cwt | 279.00–279.00 | 1,498 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 332.00/cwt | 332.00–332.00 | 1,454 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 278.50/cwt | 278.50–278.50 | 2,139 | 128 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,212 | 193.00/cwt | 193.00–193.00 | 2,339 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 327.28/cwt | 320.00–335.00 | 1,882 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 950–1000 | 970 | 241.50/cwt | 241.50–241.50 | 2,343 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 278.00/cwt | 278.00–278.00 | 1,707 | 134 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 651 | 296.50/cwt | 296.50–296.50 | 1,930 | 113 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 750–800 | 754 | 239.50/cwt | 239.50–239.50 | 1,806 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 534 | 340.00/cwt | 340.00–340.00 | 1,816 | 8 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 965 | 2,300.00/head | 2,300.00–2,300.00 | 2,300 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,230 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 2,226 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 435.00/cwt | 435.00–435.00 | 1,327 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 551 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 1,570 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 800–850 | 809 | 240.95/cwt | 233.00–242.00 | 1,949 | 87 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,262 | 2,356.57/head | 2,300.00–2,475.00 | 2,357 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 820 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 820 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,065 | 122.50/cwt | 122.50–122.50 | 1,305 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,287 | 2,000.00/head | 2,000.00–2,000.00 | 2,000 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,084 | 2,000.00/head | 2,000.00–2,000.00 | 2,000 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 626 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,534 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 700–750 | 739 | 271.00/cwt | 271.00–271.00 | 2,003 | 35 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly 1.00 to 5.00 higher with advances of up to 10.00 higher on 6 weights. Calves too lightly tested for a market trend, but a higher undertone was noted. Trading activity was active on very good buyer demand. Quality was very attractive, with the majority of the sale consisting of load lots of uniform yearlings straight off the grass or wheat. Slaughter cows traded mostly steady to 5.00 higher on a light test. The majority of the trading region received snow ranging from 6 inches to a foot last Thursday, but high winds moved in that evening causing drifts ranging from 3 to 5 feet in some areas. A slight warmup is forecasted through Friday before the next round of cold weather hits next week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,325 | 137.50–140.00 | 138.70 |
| 2 | — | 1,158 | 153.00–172.00 | 161.45 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,279 | 118.50–122.00 | 119.92 |
| 3 | — | 1,292 | 109.50–114.50 | 111.16 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,495 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,005 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,065 | 122.50 | 122.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 820 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 38 | — | 1,227 | 2,400.00–2,425.00 | 2,401.44 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 25 | — | 1,323 | 2,600.00–2,625.00 | 2,620.92 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 15 | — | 1,013 | 2,475.00–2,500.00 | 2,490.19 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | — | 1,262 | 2,300.00–2,475.00 | 2,356.57 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 992 | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 10 | — | 1,287 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 10 | — | 1,084 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,405 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 933 | 2,600.00 | 2,600.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 965 | 2,300.00 | 2,300.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 910 | 2,475.00 | 2,475.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,230 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | 700–750 | 739 | 271.00 | 271.00 |
| 17 | 750–800 | 776 | 258.75 | 258.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 500–550 | 534 | 340.00 | 340.00 |
| 20 | 550–600 | 575 | 320.00–335.00 | 327.28 |
| 6 | 600–650 | 647 | 297.50 | 297.50 |
| 113 | 650–700 | 651 | 296.50 | 296.50 |
| 128 | 750–800 | 768 | 278.50 | 278.50 |
| 8 | 950–1000 | 970 | 241.50 | 241.50 |
| 10 | 1200–1250 | 1,212 | 193.00 | 193.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 300–350 | 326 | 344.00 | 344.00 |
| 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 332.00 | 332.00 |
| 5 | 500–550 | 537 | 279.00 | 279.00 |
| 5 | 550–600 | 551 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| 134 | 600–650 | 614 | 278.00 | 278.00 |
| 130 | 650–700 | 699 | 261.00 | 261.00 |
| 120 | 750–800 | 781 | 241.00–246.25 | 244.23 |
| 87 | 800–850 | 809 | 233.00–242.00 | 240.95 |
| 6 | 950–1000 | 976 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 750–800 | 754 | 239.50 | 239.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 600–650 | 626 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 435.00 | 435.00 |