Compared to last week, steers sold 7.00 to 15.00 higher. Heifers sold steady to 5.00 higher. Demand was good. No recent price comparison on slaughter cows and bulls so no trend available. Compared to last week, trading of Kansas negotiated fed cattle sold 2.00 higher at 235.00. In the hay market, hay movement and prices remained steady across the state. Much of Kansas continues to need significant moisture to support alfalfa production and row crop development. Third cutting alfalfa is generally yielding below average in most regions, with many producers reporting only marginal production. Prairie hay harvest is progressing, with overall yields reported as average.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,167 | 3,325.00–4,400.00 | 4,220.83 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 1,355 | 4,500.00–4,625.00 | 4,556.82 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,138 | 3,050.00–4,650.00 | 3,850.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 1,222 | 3,950.00–4,400.00 | 4,050.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 960 | 4,185.00–4,550.00 | 4,452.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,400 | 3,900.00 | 3,900.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,500 | 4,500.00 | 4,500.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,000 | 3,450.00 | 3,450.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,261 | 2,575.00–2,875.00 | 2,755.76 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,378 | 3,125.00–3,225.00 | 3,175.27 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 16 | — | 1,377 | 2,550.00–2,975.00 | 2,823.46 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,098 | 2,550.00–3,500.00 | 2,996.04 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,153 | 2,450.00–2,750.00 | 2,625.70 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,187 | 3,100.00 | 3,100.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,123 | 3,050.00 | 3,050.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 8 | — | 1,247 | 2,700.00–2,850.00 | 2,830.75 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,368 | 2,500.00–2,550.00 | 2,525.50 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 16 | — | 1,225 | 1,975.00–2,500.00 | 2,212.90 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 9 | — | 1,200 | 2,600.00–2,800.00 | 2,651.73 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,282 | 2,600.00–2,900.00 | 2,799.40 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 760 | 2,150.00 | 2,150.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | — | 792 | 2,525.00 | 2,525.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,045 | 205.00–241.00 | 219.11 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,098 | 210.00–289.00 | 241.85 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,226 | 189.00–205.00 | 197.56 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,147 | 245.00–270.00 | 259.91 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 31 | — | 1,786 | 209.00–229.00 | 221.31 |
| 3 | — | 1,482 | 230.00–237.00 | 232.77 |
| 14 | — | 1,744 | 200.00–216.00 | 210.20 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,077 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 955 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 913 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 227 | — | 1,245 | 156.00–183.00 | 171.63 |
| 18 | — | 1,037 | 132.50–150.00 | 138.64 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 1,296 | 180.00–184.50 | 181.64 |
| 128 | — | 1,359 | 165.00–179.00 | 174.63 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,489 | 157.00–176.00 | 163.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,077 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 62 | — | 1,230 | 130.00–159.00 | 138.35 |
| Dairy Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,852 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 500–550 | 534 | 445.00 | 445.00 |
| 4 | 700–750 | 716 | 340.00–362.00 | 350.78 |
| 5 | 750–800 | 794 | 303.00 | 303.00 |
| 4 | 800–850 | 840 | 330.00 | 330.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 650–700 | 671 | 354.00 | 354.00 |
| 127 | 700–750 | 706 | 350.00–380.00 | 357.27 |
| 60 | 850–900 | 851 | 326.00 | 326.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Spayed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 850–900 | 869 | 324.00 | 324.00 |
| 17 | 950–1000 | 977 | 297.50 | 297.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 250–300 | 297 | 485.00 | 485.00 |
| 3 | 300–350 | 338 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| 8 | 300–350 | 329 | 515.00–532.50 | 523.91 |
| 8 | 350–400 | 376 | 482.50–560.00 | 509.53 |
| 9 | 400–450 | 438 | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| 21 | 450–500 | 480 | 432.00–480.00 | 470.53 |
| 26 | 500–550 | 521 | 395.00–417.50 | 412.89 |
| 64 | 550–600 | 586 | 380.00–407.50 | 396.72 |
| 73 | 600–650 | 638 | 361.00–389.00 | 380.25 |
| 70 | 650–700 | 683 | 334.00–375.00 | 354.43 |
| 70 | 700–750 | 723 | 325.00–365.00 | 350.67 |
| 371 | 750–800 | 774 | 326.00–350.00 | 339.30 |
| 161 | 800–850 | 835 | 319.00–336.00 | 330.17 |
| 109 | 850–900 | 875 | 306.00–325.00 | 314.33 |
| 164 | 900–950 | 926 | 288.00–308.75 | 305.77 |
| 3 | 950–1000 | 973 | 295.00 | 295.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 27 | 1000–1050 | 1,025 | 255.00–307.00 | 283.51 |
| 6 | 1150–1200 | 1,175 | 232.00 | 232.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 500–550 | 543 | 384.00 | 384.00 |
| 17 | 800–850 | 844 | 319.00 | 319.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 340.00 | 340.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | 650–700 | 694 | 380.00 | 380.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 600–650 | 630 | 405.00–410.00 | 406.25 |
| 10 | 700–750 | 743 | 370.00 | 370.00 |
| 8 | 750–800 | 762 | 368.00 | 368.00 |
| 6 | 850–900 | 880 | 325.00 | 325.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 250–300 | 285 | 1,525.00 | 1,525.00 |
| 8 | 350–400 | 385 | 512.50–565.00 | 538.92 |
| 18 | 400–450 | 403 | 495.00–555.00 | 518.16 |
| 19 | 450–500 | 483 | 477.00 | 477.00 |
| 21 | 500–550 | 526 | 427.00–473.00 | 455.22 |
| 65 | 550–600 | 582 | 424.00–477.50 | 436.64 |
| 39 | 600–650 | 624 | 385.00–427.00 | 416.91 |
| 82 | 650–700 | 667 | 392.00–410.00 | 403.24 |
| 128 | 700–750 | 721 | 362.00–396.00 | 379.12 |
| 204 | 750–800 | 775 | 340.00–385.00 | 364.57 |
| 245 | 800–850 | 831 | 340.00–361.00 | 348.94 |
| 988 | 850–900 | 872 | 331.00–352.25 | 347.04 |
| 596 | 900–950 | 936 | 320.00–341.00 | 332.96 |
| 1,495 | 950–1000 | 966 | 320.00–333.10 | 328.72 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | 400–450 | 420 | 460.00 | 460.00 |
| 7 | 500–550 | 529 | 415.00 | 415.00 |
| 14 | 550–600 | 569 | 427.50–432.00 | 431.06 |
| 11 | 650–700 | 688 | 306.00–387.00 | 365.77 |
| 5 | 700–750 | 722 | 361.00 | 361.00 |
| 42 | 750–800 | 785 | 341.00–348.00 | 345.71 |
| 16 | 800–850 | 830 | 332.00–338.00 | 335.83 |
| 2 | 950–1000 | 990 | 305.00 | 305.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 132 | 1000–1050 | 1,010 | 302.50–319.00 | 316.49 |
| 162 | 1050–1100 | 1,077 | 297.00–308.00 | 300.71 |
| 68 | 1100–1150 | 1,113 | 278.00–293.50 | 289.89 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 500–550 | 500 | 497.50 | 497.50 |
| 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 433.50 | 433.50 |
| 19 | 700–750 | 720 | 380.00 | 380.00 |
| 86 | 750–800 | 797 | 365.00 | 365.00 |
| 131 | 800–850 | 812 | 359.00–365.00 | 363.59 |
| 183 | 850–900 | 886 | 353.00–356.00 | 353.99 |
| 115 | 900–950 | 918 | 349.50 | 349.50 |