Compared to last week: Steer calves were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on all offerings. Feeder heifers were all too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to higher undertones were noticed on all offerings. Demand was mostly good to very good for light to moderate offerings. Feeder cattle were mixed for quality from plain to attractive. Quality overall was more attractive than last weeks sales. CME positions continue to push higher as packers chase limited market ready cattle. As of Fridays close, negotiated cash sales were 7.00-8.00 higher at 210.00 in the south while trades in Nebraska and the western Cornbelt were 6.00-9.00 higher at 212.00-215.00, with dressed delivered trade 10.00 higher at 335.00. The cattle on feed was also released Friday and it showed cattle on feed down 2%, placements down 18% and marketings down 9%. CME positions continue to march higher as a parade of bullish news hit the market. The March feeder cattle contract closed Friday at 286.475, 4.50 higher than last Fridays close. The April contract closed at 284.975 on Friday, 3.775 higher than last Fridays close. Package sizes were mostly small to moderate this week, but larger than last week. A few loads or partial loads were seen. Many sets of calves were cut backs off winter video sales. Several sets of backgrounded feeders were seen this week. Some of these cattle were moderate to fleshy and discounted as a result. Many backgrounded cattle were dirty and taggy as melting snow and mud continues to be an issue for cattle feeders. A few packages of cattle that were developed for grass were seen this past week. These cattle were in light to thin flesh and buyers showed strong premiums for these cattle. Market activity this week was mostly active with large crowds on hand for all sales this week. Several ranchers were in the stands this week looking for cattle to run on grass. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand for light to moderate offerings. Regional packers and major packers continue to show very good demand for high quality cattle. Regional packers are purchasing their cattle for immediate harvest while major packers are purchasing cows mostly to feed. Premium white fed cows sold mostly 2.00-5.00 higher, breaking cows sold fully steady, boning and lean cows sold steady to weak in a very narrow comparison. Feeding cows sold generally steady on all cows going to feed. Many blemished cows continue to go to feed or to grass until cow supplies shorten. Slaughter bulls sold steady to firm on a higher quality offering. Very good demand from major packers was seen this week as bull quality was mostly attractive. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold generally steady. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Several sets of heifers which lost calves sold on very good demand. Demand from rebreed buyers was very good this week as many try to buy cows to use as recips or to rebreed.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 505.00 | 505.00 |
| 30 | 350–400 | 355 | 490.00 | 490.00 |
| 21 | 400–450 | 418 | 432.00–439.00 | 435.53 |
| 125 | 450–500 | 476 | 395.00–428.00 | 415.65 |
| 44 | 500–550 | 539 | 384.00–393.00 | 389.24 |
| 184 | 550–600 | 575 | 350.00–386.50 | 377.75 |
| 67 | 600–650 | 628 | 326.00–354.00 | 341.49 |
| 95 | 650–700 | 670 | 318.00–337.00 | 329.42 |
| 43 | 700–750 | 718 | 300.50–319.00 | 311.03 |
| 148 | 750–800 | 763 | 288.00–301.00 | 296.50 |
| 16 | 800–850 | 817 | 274.00–280.00 | 278.09 |
| 68 | 850–900 | 856 | 269.00–280.00 | 279.37 |
| 15 | 900–950 | 907 | 262.00–271.00 | 264.45 |
| 9 | 950–1000 | 982 | 258.00–266.00 | 263.37 |
| 7 | 1050–1100 | 1,054 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 1000–1050 | 1,023 | 223.00 | 223.00 |
| 6 | 1050–1100 | 1,077 | 249.00 | 249.00 |
| 7 | 1150–1200 | 1,179 | 209.50 | 209.50 |
| 22 | 1200–1250 | 1,202 | 206.25 | 206.25 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 300–350 | 339 | 445.00–490.00 | 456.45 |
| 17 | 350–400 | 384 | 432.50–470.00 | 449.31 |
| 22 | 400–450 | 440 | 407.50–410.00 | 409.54 |
| 9 | 450–500 | 470 | 390.00–416.00 | 402.01 |
| 12 | 500–550 | 527 | 340.00–370.00 | 362.60 |
| 34 | 600–650 | 629 | 321.00–335.00 | 333.14 |
| 25 | 700–750 | 736 | 280.00–290.00 | 284.44 |
| 3 | 750–800 | 788 | 279.00–285.00 | 282.98 |
| 2 | 800–850 | 810 | 276.00 | 276.00 |
| 3 | 900–950 | 922 | 258.00 | 258.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | 800–850 | 815 | 261.00 | 261.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 380.00 | 380.00 |
| 4 | 350–400 | 394 | 222.50 | 222.50 |
| 4 | 400–450 | 420 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 400–450 | 408 | 420.00 | 420.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 331.00 | 331.00 |
| 5 | 750–800 | 775 | 283.00 | 283.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 700–750 | 740 | 288.00 | 288.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 63 | 400–450 | 426 | 472.00 | 472.00 |
| 33 | 600–650 | 630 | 370.00 | 370.00 |
| 5 | 650–700 | 656 | 354.00 | 354.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 45 | 800–850 | 816 | 274.50–275.00 | 274.60 |
| 10 | 950–1000 | 968 | 245.00–252.00 | 247.14 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 300–350 | 335 | 380.00 | 380.00 |
| 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 425.00 | 425.00 |
| 6 | 400–450 | 440 | 407.50 | 407.50 |
| 23 | 450–500 | 487 | 380.00–392.50 | 385.39 |
| 16 | 500–550 | 524 | 355.00 | 355.00 |
| 30 | 550–600 | 593 | 328.00–355.00 | 328.84 |
| 11 | 700–750 | 720 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| 2 | 800–850 | 843 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| 8 | 900–950 | 918 | 235.00–256.00 | 244.87 |
| 1 | 950–1000 | 965 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| 2 | 1000–1050 | 1,038 | 236.00 | 236.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 1150–1200 | 1,168 | 205.00–215.00 | 211.84 |
| 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,230 | 202.50 | 202.50 |
| 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,260 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 405.00 | 405.00 |
| 5 | 700–750 | 740 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| 6 | 750–800 | 798 | 249.00–255.00 | 251.00 |
| 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 242.50 | 242.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 550–600 | 592 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| 4 | 650–700 | 674 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 550–600 | 587 | 280.00–284.00 | 282.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 250–300 | 278 | 442.50 | 442.50 |
| 40 | 350–400 | 379 | 390.00–415.00 | 396.93 |
| 70 | 400–450 | 412 | 375.00–401.00 | 394.45 |
| 247 | 450–500 | 477 | 350.00–381.00 | 364.33 |
| 93 | 500–550 | 533 | 333.00–349.00 | 338.75 |
| 174 | 550–600 | 588 | 317.00–338.00 | 328.95 |
| 86 | 600–650 | 624 | 295.00–316.00 | 306.45 |
| 102 | 650–700 | 677 | 290.00–296.50 | 292.55 |
| 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 272.50–287.50 | 277.46 |
| 12 | 750–800 | 791 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| 4 | 800–850 | 803 | 257.00 | 257.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 850–900 | 872 | 249.00 | 249.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | 800–850 | 815 | 272.50 | 272.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 350–400 | 389 | 370.00 | 370.00 |
| 6 | 450–500 | 493 | 337.50 | 337.50 |
| 4 | 650–700 | 663 | 277.50 | 277.50 |
| 2 | 800–850 | 815 | 254.00 | 254.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 307.50 | 307.50 |
| 4 | 650–700 | 670 | 274.00 | 274.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 300–350 | 339 | 375.00–400.00 | 379.72 |
| 15 | 350–400 | 379 | 370.00–400.00 | 387.49 |
| 20 | 400–450 | 434 | 350.00–366.00 | 357.92 |
| 50 | 450–500 | 474 | 340.00–352.50 | 343.91 |
| 18 | 500–550 | 533 | 310.00–335.00 | 323.77 |
| 74 | 550–600 | 588 | 292.00–322.50 | 306.90 |
| 10 | 650–700 | 670 | 274.00–280.00 | 274.94 |
| 13 | 750–800 | 771 | 245.00–260.00 | 256.55 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 345.00 | 345.00 |
| 19 | 600–650 | 644 | 267.50 | 267.50 |
| 4 | 650–700 | 666 | 266.00 | 266.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 106 | 500–550 | 537 | 361.00 | 361.00 |
| 251 | 600–650 | 622 | 299.00–349.00 | 332.18 |
| 42 | 650–700 | 682 | 285.00–297.00 | 291.60 |
| 10 | 650–700 | 688 | 2,075.00 | 2,075.00 |
| 174 | 700–750 | 727 | 295.00–300.00 | 298.79 |
| 10 | 750–800 | 770 | 2,175.00 | 2,175.00 |
| 10 | 750–800 | 764 | 283.00 | 283.00 |
| 10 | 800–850 | 849 | 2,200.00 | 2,200.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | 950–1000 | 990 | 216.00–222.00 | 219.02 |
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 750–800 | 778 | 252.00 | 252.00 |
| 33 | 800–850 | 836 | 251.00–264.00 | 253.64 |
| 6 | 900–950 | 918 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| 3 | 1050–1100 | 1,050 | 236.00 | 236.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 750–800 | 769 | 242.00 | 242.00 |
| 13 | 850–900 | 853 | 241.00 | 241.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,583 | 139.50–152.00 | 148.41 |
| 6 | — | 1,563 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,613 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 142 | — | 1,461 | 149.50–160.00 | 153.34 |
| 28 | — | 1,415 | 122.00–136.00 | 131.92 |
| 65 | — | 1,392 | 138.00–150.00 | 144.62 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,480 | 133.00–149.00 | 139.99 |
| 19 | — | 1,468 | 101.00–132.00 | 124.49 |
| 10 | — | 1,505 | 149.00–157.00 | 152.63 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,100 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,666 | 141.00–149.00 | 145.66 |
| 1 | — | 1,555 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,605 | 132.00–141.00 | 136.43 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,170 | 85.00–102.00 | 93.76 |
| 4 | — | 1,223 | 131.00–132.50 | 131.62 |
| 19 | — | 1,136 | 106.00–127.00 | 115.07 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 154 | — | 1,624 | 146.50–151.00 | 148.89 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 30 | — | 1,143 | 110.00–133.00 | 123.47 |
| 21 | — | 1,206 | 148.50–153.50 | 149.46 |
| 58 | — | 1,194 | 135.00–148.00 | 142.86 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 830 | 81.00–117.50 | 103.65 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,576 | 132.00–161.50 | 154.37 |
| 21 | — | 1,490 | 157.00–177.00 | 163.79 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,263 | 130.00–139.50 | 136.89 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 1,870 | 152.00–181.00 | 171.97 |
| 19 | — | 1,568 | 139.00–163.00 | 147.34 |
| 13 | — | 2,155 | 184.00–200.00 | 188.03 |
| 8 | — | 2,248 | 163.00–182.00 | 178.41 |
| 1 | — | 1,950 | 183.00 | 183.00 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,690 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| 11 | — | 1,805 | 177.00 | 177.00 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,710 | 172.00 | 172.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,300 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,458 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,152 | 2,700.00–3,000.00 | 2,952.24 |
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,265 | 2,975.00 | 2,975.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 118 | — | 1,028 | 181.00–251.00 | 217.58 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 132 | — | 1,138 | 150.00–225.00 | 185.77 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,232 | 143.00–155.00 | 148.34 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,645 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 1,043 | 195.00–201.00 | 197.90 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 795 | 220.00 | 220.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,108 | 175.00–202.00 | 195.97 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 33 | — | 987 | 135.00–185.00 | 159.87 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 12 | — | 1,098 | 2,400.00–2,600.00 | 2,434.75 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 61 | — | 1,244 | 3,000.00–3,700.00 | 3,636.68 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 59 | — | 1,235 | 2,800.00–3,010.00 | 2,955.40 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 46 | — | 1,495 | 2,800.00–3,425.00 | 3,413.32 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 23 | — | 1,379 | 2,650.00–3,000.00 | 2,960.81 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,590 | 2,200.00 | 2,200.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,516 | 3,025.00 | 3,025.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 56 | — | 1,280 | 2,725.00–2,900.00 | 2,815.06 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 9 | — | 1,022 | 2,250.00–2,400.00 | 2,290.13 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,298 | 2,400.00 | 2,400.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,410 | 2,100.00 | 2,100.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 14 | — | 1,263 | 2,300.00–2,550.00 | 2,455.40 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 3 | — | 830 | 1,750.00 | 1,750.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,166 | 1,650.00–2,100.00 | 1,875.77 |
| Bred Cows — Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,625 | 2,300.00 | 2,300.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,233 | 2,300.00–2,400.00 | 2,339.46 |