Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 5.00 to 10.00 higher, instances of 12.00 to 13.00 higher on heifers 700-750 lbs. Demand improved this week for feeder cattle, especially as the week progressed. As the futures contracts fell by the daily limit on Monday gains were made each day after. The board reacted on Monday to the announcement of beef plant closures or kill reductions but then seemed to find firm ground and make gains. Cash fed cattle slipped lower again with live sales of 95.00-97.00 materializing. In spite of fed cattle trading lower again the feeder market was rather active. Receipts were reduced across the state again this week as the producers who are able to delay their marketings are doing so. Slaughter cow market was very active as packers scrambled to get cows bought to meet the rising demand for ground beef. Of important note this week, packers were able to sell 90% lean ground beef 5.00 to 10.00 higher than they could get for Choice boxed beef cuts. Slaughter cows 8.00 to 13.00 higher, bulls too lightly tested for comparison.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 125 | — | 854 | 128.60 | 128.60 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 659 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 9 | — | 709 | 119.00–126.00 | 121.30 |
| 23 | — | 588 | 135.00–152.25 | 148.60 |
| 7 | — | 546 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 14 | — | 614 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 15 | — | 421 | 173.50 | 173.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 419 | 159.00–173.00 | 165.81 |
| 104 | — | 532 | 147.00–173.50 | 165.41 |
| 92 | — | 958 | 112.00–114.75 | 113.72 |
| 78 | — | 769 | 128.00–138.25 | 137.18 |
| 88 | — | 925 | 117.50–118.60 | 117.97 |
| 20 | — | 482 | 169.00–172.00 | 170.70 |
| 487 | — | 729 | 133.00–150.00 | 143.82 |
| 486 | — | 677 | 141.25–168.50 | 163.93 |
| 418 | — | 618 | 151.00–170.00 | 163.61 |
| 408 | — | 823 | 120.50–134.75 | 128.95 |
| 238 | — | 867 | 114.25–130.75 | 122.67 |
| 100 | — | 577 | 137.50–163.00 | 152.20 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 691 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 18 | — | 813 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| 22 | — | 627 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 27 | — | 900 | 107.25 | 107.25 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 49 | — | 1,067 | 104.85 | 104.85 |
| 78 | — | 1,012 | 105.00–108.50 | 107.28 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 222 | — | 521 | 134.50–154.00 | 147.38 |
| 559 | — | 572 | 129.00–155.00 | 141.60 |
| 25 | — | 412 | 156.00–166.00 | 160.65 |
| 210 | — | 712 | 113.00–135.00 | 127.64 |
| 25 | — | 377 | 151.00–152.00 | 151.32 |
| 11 | — | 929 | 98.75 | 98.75 |
| 495 | — | 974 | 109.50–113.90 | 111.42 |
| 15 | — | 469 | 144.50 | 144.50 |
| 228 | — | 781 | 111.00–120.00 | 115.75 |
| 310 | — | 829 | 109.00–117.00 | 113.34 |
| 408 | — | 626 | 123.50–140.00 | 132.75 |
| 592 | — | 879 | 108.50–117.00 | 112.20 |
| 735 | — | 663 | 117.75–142.00 | 137.42 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 784 | 990.00 | 990.00 |
| 92 | — | 823 | 1,060.00–1,120.00 | 1,081.03 |
| 115 | — | 864 | 1,110.00 | 1,110.00 |
| 97 | — | 778 | 124.00–141.00 | 137.19 |
| 56 | — | 866 | 116.50–119.00 | 117.65 |
| 295 | — | 817 | 118.75–136.50 | 128.49 |
| 105 | — | 958 | 116.25 | 116.25 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 333 | 122.50 | 122.50 |
| 13 | — | 368 | 143.00–144.00 | 143.70 |
| 10 | — | 510 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| 3 | — | 653 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 5 | — | 281 | 178.00 | 178.00 |
| 18 | — | 414 | 150.00–150.50 | 150.30 |
| 20 | — | 712 | 112.50 | 112.50 |
| 41 | — | 804 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 58 | — | 866 | 108.75 | 108.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 910 | 92.00 | 92.00 |
| 8 | — | 687 | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| 9 | — | 614 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| 17 | — | 894 | 100.50 | 100.50 |
| 32 | — | 740 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 66 | — | 821 | 102.75–106.50 | 104.98 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 319 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 6 | — | 441 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,655 | 86.00 | 86.00 |
| 2 | — | 2,400 | 71.00–78.00 | 74.17 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 41 | — | 1,468 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| 40 | — | 1,552 | 100.50 | 100.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,532 | 77.00–81.00 | 78.46 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,309 | 72.50–73.00 | 72.66 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 32 | — | 1,311 | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| 38 | — | 1,328 | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| 10 | — | 1,325 | 93.00 | 93.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,513 | 49.00 | 49.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,430 | 60.00–63.00 | 62.04 |
| 13 | — | 1,443 | 52.00–58.00 | 55.41 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,539 | 52.00–60.00 | 55.73 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,122 | 34.00–50.00 | 39.67 |
| 9 | — | 1,226 | 53.00–59.00 | 55.07 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 40 | — | 1,580 | 55.00–65.00 | 57.25 |