Compared to last week: Only one reported auction this week, higher undertones evident for feeder steers and heifers. Good demand for yearling steers and heifers as the cash fed cattle market has rebounded and the futures contracts have followed along. Cattle feeders are eager to place yearlings on feed while they are available. Cattle feeders are much more optimistic about the coming months in the fed cattle market and are willing to chase the market to get cattle bought. Few cattle offered for sale this week due to the snow and rain that made it difficult to get cattle hauled to town. Larger auction receipts expected next week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,141 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 16 | — | 1,066 | 120.75 | 120.75 |
| 18 | — | 1,031 | 115.50–116.00 | 115.89 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 404 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| 9 | — | 548 | 144.50 | 144.50 |
| 26 | — | 654 | 141.25 | 141.25 |
| 50 | — | 726 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| 62 | — | 621 | 143.25 | 143.25 |
| 68 | — | 837 | 132.00–139.00 | 137.32 |
| 115 | — | 965 | 125.50–131.00 | 130.45 |
| 131 | — | 933 | 128.75–133.85 | 131.70 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 502 | 131.50 | 131.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 821 | 148.50 | 148.50 |
| 20 | — | 697 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 22 | — | 745 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 22 | — | 759 | 152.75 | 152.75 |
| 24 | — | 626 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 24 | — | 925 | 138.00–140.75 | 140.30 |
| 42 | — | 856 | 146.35 | 146.35 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 737 | 141.00 | 141.00 |