Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were too lightly tested last sale to develop any market trend. A few remnant yearlings continue to be marketed. Demand for yearlings was mostly light for light offerings. Steer and heifer calves were too lightly tested in any particular weight to develop an accurate market trend, however sharply lower undertones were noticed with most sales 25.00-40.00 lower on steers and 20.00-30.00 lower on heifers than last week. A combination of factors weighed on the market this week. Limit lower CME feeder contracts were seen yesterday following the announcement of a plant closing in Nebraska and limited buyer participation due to the holiday week. Many buyers stated their customers were off the market this week as a result. Demand was light to moderate for mostly light offerings. Slaughter cows sold 5.00-8.00 lower on breaking cows, boning and lean cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to firm undertones were noticed. Demand for feeding cows was significantly lighter this week as fewer buyers were in the stands to absorb offerings. Demand for high quality cows suitable to feed to premium white was light to moderate this week and significantly lower than last week. High quality feeding cows sold mostly 6.00-12.00 lower. Thin feeding cows sold mostly 12.00-15.00 lower as packers showed significantly lighter demand for thin cows this week. Cow quality was mostly average this week. All slaughter cows were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones noted. Very few slaughter cows were seen this week as most cows continue to be purchased to feed. Packers continue to buy slightly blemished cows to feed and hold for the upcoming holidays. Slaughter bulls sold 4.00-6.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed sold on moderate to good demand. These offerings sold mostly 5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Demand was mostly good for all bred cows on offer. Large crowds were on hand for bred cow specials and demand remained very consistent throughout the sale. Market activity was mostly active for all bred cows on offer.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,533 | 3,800.00 | 3,800.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 88 | — | 1,253 | 3,700.00–4,600.00 | 4,029.01 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 12 | — | 1,143 | 2,850.00–3,100.00 | 2,954.17 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 88 | — | 1,079 | 3,100.00–3,800.00 | 3,570.66 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 45 | — | 1,491 | 3,200.00–3,925.00 | 3,702.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 16 | — | 1,454 | 3,700.00 | 3,700.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 16 | — | 1,266 | 2,650.00–3,550.00 | 3,092.46 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 16 | — | 1,270 | 2,500.00–2,550.00 | 2,524.42 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 101 | — | 1,387 | 2,700.00–3,600.00 | 3,001.49 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,073 | 2,750.00–2,800.00 | 2,774.94 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 32 | — | 1,266 | 2,800.00–3,200.00 | 3,060.58 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 8 | — | 1,232 | 2,800.00–2,900.00 | 2,852.88 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,313 | 1,925.00–2,150.00 | 2,037.50 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,289 | 2,200.00–3,100.00 | 2,607.76 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,151 | 2,900.00 | 2,900.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 36 | — | 1,340 | 1,900.00–2,550.00 | 2,336.56 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,374 | 2,300.00–2,450.00 | 2,369.32 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 1,080 | 2,200.00 | 2,200.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 12 | — | 1,259 | 2,300.00–3,100.00 | 2,814.24 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 22 | — | 1,297 | 2,000.00–2,300.00 | 2,145.62 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 20 | — | 1,297 | 1,800.00–2,300.00 | 2,046.02 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 25 | — | 971 | 2,700.00 | 2,700.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | — | 858 | 3,500.00 | 3,500.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,190 | 2,400.00 | 2,400.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,553 | 2,700.00 | 2,700.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 60 | — | 1,337 | 2,000.00–2,625.00 | 2,459.89 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 263 | — | 1,348 | 2,175.00–3,000.00 | 2,711.07 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,595 | 2,700.00 | 2,700.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 900 | 1,800.00 | 1,800.00 |
| Bred Cows — Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | — | 1,187 | 2,700.00–2,900.00 | 2,854.85 |
| Bred Cows — Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | — | 1,322 | 2,050.00 | 2,050.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,087 | 1,900.00–2,000.00 | 1,974.71 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,127 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,245 | 1,850.00 | 1,850.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 4 | — | 950 | 2,800.00 | 2,800.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 5 | — | 966 | 3,400.00 | 3,400.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,120 | 3,600.00 | 3,600.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 9 | — | 873 | 2,750.00–3,200.00 | 3,049.31 |
| (<2 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 5 | — | 823 | 2,750.00 | 2,750.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 19 | — | 991 | 170.00–250.00 | 209.61 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 56 | — | 905 | 205.00–305.00 | 260.28 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,145 | 162.00–171.00 | 167.29 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 157 | — | 976 | 231.00–315.00 | 281.55 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 161 | — | 1,074 | 160.00–315.00 | 236.12 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,655 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 1,106 | 210.00–236.50 | 218.09 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 765 | 245.00–290.00 | 271.37 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 7 | — | 1,359 | 4,025.00 | 4,025.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 1,225 | 3,800.00 | 3,800.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 203 | — | 1,145 | 107.50–154.50 | 136.46 |
| 13 | — | 1,161 | 166.00–172.50 | 170.62 |
| 157 | — | 1,188 | 141.00–165.00 | 153.99 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 39 | — | 1,696 | 143.00–159.00 | 152.45 |
| 10 | — | 1,674 | 156.00–162.00 | 158.15 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 1,131 | 100.00–123.00 | 108.61 |
| 5 | — | 1,101 | 125.00–138.00 | 131.96 |
| 16 | — | 1,116 | 65.00–104.00 | 89.14 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,428 | 124.00–143.00 | 136.14 |
| 1 | — | 1,415 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 17 | — | 1,325 | 102.50–125.00 | 116.99 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 922 | 60.00–75.00 | 70.55 |
| 4 | — | 859 | 100.00–115.00 | 107.27 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 143 | — | 1,367 | 107.00–154.00 | 141.53 |
| 333 | — | 1,338 | 150.00–168.00 | 157.87 |
| 15 | — | 1,367 | 166.00–173.00 | 169.71 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,140 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 77 | — | 1,522 | 153.00–168.00 | 161.46 |
| 7 | — | 1,602 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 31 | — | 1,584 | 137.00–159.00 | 151.48 |
| 1 | — | 1,740 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 935 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,793 | 171.00–180.50 | 178.60 |
| 12 | — | 1,685 | 142.00–171.50 | 161.77 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,070 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| 23 | — | 1,874 | 170.00–180.00 | 173.82 |
| 26 | — | 1,774 | 130.00–172.00 | 157.78 |
| 1 | — | 1,805 | 183.00 | 183.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,673 | 173.00–175.00 | 173.66 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,208 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 400–450 | 443 | 357.50 | 357.50 |
| 11 | 450–500 | 474 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 7 | 650–700 | 656 | 297.50 | 297.50 |
| 3 | 700–750 | 727 | 271.00 | 271.00 |
| 18 | 750–800 | 772 | 275.00 | 275.00 |
| 4 | 800–850 | 831 | 270.00 | 270.00 |
| 25 | 850–900 | 871 | 265.00–281.00 | 275.82 |
| 38 | 900–950 | 924 | 265.00–268.00 | 266.71 |
| 9 | 950–1000 | 972 | 261.00–265.00 | 262.31 |
| 7 | 1000–1050 | 1,038 | 254.00 | 254.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 485.00 | 485.00 |
| 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 447.50 | 447.50 |
| 21 | 500–550 | 524 | 337.50–400.00 | 343.18 |
| 97 | 550–600 | 588 | 329.50–365.00 | 331.05 |
| 19 | 600–650 | 607 | 315.50 | 315.50 |
| 8 | 700–750 | 709 | 291.00 | 291.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 300–350 | 348 | 457.50 | 457.50 |
| 13 | 400–450 | 432 | 355.00–410.00 | 371.46 |
| 5 | 450–500 | 480 | 345.00–360.00 | 351.86 |
| 6 | 550–600 | 573 | 313.00–315.00 | 314.33 |
| 5 | 600–650 | 628 | 291.00–300.00 | 292.80 |
| Heifers — Medium 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 345.00 | 345.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | 650–700 | 687 | 280.00 | 280.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 500–550 | 511 | 334.00 | 334.00 |
| 6 | 600–650 | 613 | 311.00 | 311.00 |
| 14 | 650–700 | 683 | 292.50 | 292.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 510.00 | 510.00 |
| 5 | 300–350 | 327 | 472.50–492.50 | 478.41 |
| 23 | 350–400 | 373 | 442.50–477.50 | 449.28 |
| 42 | 400–450 | 444 | 385.00–452.50 | 393.71 |
| 32 | 450–500 | 489 | 360.00–392.00 | 379.06 |
| 13 | 500–550 | 519 | 339.00–345.00 | 342.63 |
| 10 | 550–600 | 562 | 320.00–338.00 | 330.62 |
| 10 | 600–650 | 613 | 325.00 | 325.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 200–250 | 248 | 552.50 | 552.50 |
| 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 542.50 | 542.50 |
| 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 555.00 | 555.00 |
| 12 | 350–400 | 388 | 462.50 | 462.50 |
| 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 457.50 | 457.50 |
| 6 | 450–500 | 471 | 420.00–430.00 | 423.36 |
| 7 | 500–550 | 539 | 350.00–392.00 | 379.79 |
| 5 | 550–600 | 570 | 320.00–351.00 | 338.53 |
| 10 | 600–650 | 617 | 327.50–349.00 | 332.16 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 420.00 | 420.00 |
| 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 400.00–412.50 | 404.29 |
| 7 | 550–600 | 558 | 380.00–392.00 | 390.29 |
| 5 | 900–950 | 940 | 267.50 | 267.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 400–450 | 440 | 460.00 | 460.00 |
| 8 | 550–600 | 581 | 362.50 | 362.50 |
| 13 | 600–650 | 614 | 350.00–366.00 | 356.02 |
| 57 | 650–700 | 680 | 334.00–349.00 | 338.93 |
| 5 | 700–750 | 737 | 327.00 | 327.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 612.50–640.00 | 621.17 |
| 7 | 300–350 | 309 | 565.00–585.00 | 581.94 |
| 19 | 350–400 | 376 | 482.50–545.00 | 490.02 |
| 27 | 400–450 | 411 | 480.00–495.00 | 480.55 |
| 30 | 450–500 | 487 | 425.00–457.50 | 429.51 |
| 9 | 500–550 | 513 | 415.00–419.00 | 417.22 |
| 66 | 550–600 | 571 | 365.00–400.00 | 381.19 |
| 19 | 600–650 | 626 | 347.50–372.50 | 363.42 |
| 45 | 650–700 | 654 | 347.00–352.50 | 348.67 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 750–800 | 788 | 281.00 | 281.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 450–500 | 479 | 382.50 | 382.50 |
| 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 260.00 | 260.00 |
| 1 | 950–1000 | 955 | 262.50 | 262.50 |
| 1 | 1000–1050 | 1,000 | 270.00 | 270.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 1150–1200 | 1,160 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 1100–1150 | 1,110 | 251.00 | 251.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 440.00 | 440.00 |
| 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 330.00–372.50 | 350.87 |
| 3 | 650–700 | 692 | 272.50 | 272.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 1000–1050 | 1,037 | 282.50–287.50 | 286.51 |