Compared to last week: Steer calves over 550 lbs sold steady to 5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. All other weighs of steers were too lightly tested to develop a full market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed. Heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market however steady undertones were noticed. Demand was mostly good for light offerings. Most cattle were average to very attractive in quality this past week. Quality was similar to the previous week. CME positions were slightly higher this past week as contracts tried to gain back some of the losses seen two weeks ago. Feeder cattle continue to show some support. Placements were 2% higher than last year, however last year saw significant lower placements (down 7%) on this report due to extreme weather. The March contract closed Friday at 267.95, 1.60 higher than last Fridays close. The April contract closed at 267.55 on Friday, 1.125 higher than last Fridays close. Package sizes were mostly small to moderate this week and smaller than last weeks sale. Cooperate packer feeders continue to show very good demand for high quality feeder cattle and when pushed this past week would give more money than last week for very attractive offerings. Market activity was moderate to active this week as bidders were very active in buying offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mostly very good demand for light offerings. Regional packers were very active as they showed stronger demand for all classes of cows this week. Major packers were very active as well as they showed very strong demand for cows for immediate harvest. Breaking cows were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however steady undertones were noticed. Boning and lean cows sold steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cow prices were constant throughout the week. Many cows which would normally go to feed were purchased for slaughter again this week as packers remain short on immediate harvest needs. Feeding cow demand remains very good as private feeders were very aggressive as they bid on cows to feed. Even slightly lame or slightly blemished cows sold to feeding buyers again this week. High quality feeding cows, suitable to feed to premium white sold mostly steady to firm. Slaughter bulls were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Very good demand from major packers pushed bull prices higher. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Very good demand was seen from both feeder and rebreed buyers again this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 137 | — | 1,322 | 137.00–148.00 | 145.77 |
| 5 | — | 1,347 | 131.00–135.00 | 132.46 |
| 2 | — | 1,353 | 152.50–153.00 | 152.77 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 1,250 | 145.50–146.50 | 146.45 |
| 45 | — | 1,226 | 132.00–144.00 | 141.48 |
| 35 | — | 1,159 | 115.50–132.00 | 126.42 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 41 | — | 1,562 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 44 | — | 1,463 | 151.50–156.50 | 154.68 |
| 91 | — | 1,429 | 130.00–150.50 | 146.03 |
| 18 | — | 1,410 | 109.00–136.00 | 122.58 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 41 | — | 1,480 | 145.25 | 145.25 |
| 3 | — | 1,562 | 138.00–141.50 | 140.29 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 50 | — | 1,685 | 142.00–151.00 | 149.44 |
| 14 | — | 1,549 | 152.00–154.00 | 152.65 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,157 | 102.00–127.00 | 113.56 |
| 9 | — | 1,219 | 133.00–143.00 | 138.17 |
| 3 | — | 1,118 | 94.00–100.00 | 96.24 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,050 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,628 | 143.00–155.00 | 149.15 |
| 2 | — | 1,720 | 152.00–162.00 | 156.78 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,695 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1100–1150 | 1,110 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 600–650 | 625 | 263.00 | 263.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 750–800 | 787 | 258.00 | 258.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | 400–450 | 444 | 392.00–440.00 | 395.69 |
| 5 | 450–500 | 492 | 382.00 | 382.00 |
| 62 | 500–550 | 519 | 368.00–385.00 | 380.96 |
| 116 | 550–600 | 595 | 334.00–352.00 | 346.70 |
| 56 | 600–650 | 632 | 312.00–320.00 | 319.13 |
| 133 | 700–750 | 726 | 293.50–305.00 | 299.24 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | 900–950 | 943 | 237.00 | 237.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 370.00 | 370.00 |
| 4 | 500–550 | 535 | 352.50 | 352.50 |
| 2 | 950–1000 | 973 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 700–750 | 720 | 257.50 | 257.50 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 450–500 | 464 | 295.00 | 295.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 400.00 | 400.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | 350–400 | 395 | 390.00 | 390.00 |
| 23 | 450–500 | 465 | 345.00–356.00 | 354.12 |
| 15 | 500–550 | 533 | 341.00 | 341.00 |
| 89 | 600–650 | 604 | 280.50–311.00 | 302.41 |
| 4 | 900–950 | 948 | 236.00 | 236.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 300–350 | 341 | 390.00 | 390.00 |
| 6 | 400–450 | 400 | 342.50 | 342.50 |
| 11 | 450–500 | 479 | 320.00–337.50 | 329.36 |
| 13 | 500–550 | 530 | 315.00–325.00 | 318.78 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 322.00 | 322.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,077 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 28 | — | 1,147 | 139.00–215.00 | 166.77 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 20 | — | 1,028 | 185.00–215.00 | 203.80 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,142 | 130.50–165.00 | 139.03 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 912 | 155.00–197.00 | 170.20 |
| Bred Cows — Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,592 | 2,900.00 | 2,900.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 5 | — | 1,096 | 2,200.00–2,300.00 | 2,223.81 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 146 | — | 1,467 | 2,850.00–3,450.00 | 3,283.84 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 228 | — | 1,239 | 2,900.00–3,985.00 | 3,582.03 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,184 | 2,750.00–2,850.00 | 2,828.25 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 169 | — | 1,471 | 2,550.00–3,100.00 | 2,778.13 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 10 | — | 1,430 | 2,375.00–2,475.00 | 2,459.30 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,020 | 2,750.00 | 2,750.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,345 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 289 | — | 1,401 | 2,400.00–2,650.00 | 2,525.71 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 18 | — | 1,240 | 2,300.00–2,375.00 | 2,346.05 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 20 | — | 929 | 2,850.00 | 2,850.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 144 | — | 1,167 | 2,950.00–3,550.00 | 3,459.47 |