Compared to last week: Feeder steers 2.00 to 6.00 higher, heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Very good demand again this week for yearling steers and heifers as cattle feeders are feeling very optimistic about the coming months in the fed cattle market. Grass yearlings are in a lighter supply this year, due to last year's drought which prevented cattle producers from overwintering cattle the way they normally would and buyers are competing heavily to get these cattle bought while they are available. The market is extremely active for these feeder cattle as the cash fat market is so much better than what was expected for this summer. Fat cattle in the north traded up to 146.00, continuing to hold a positive basis over the board which is only adding to the positive vibes cattle feeders are feeling. The supply of fat cattle in the north is generally the heaviest during the summer months and with the cash market outperforming the futures market so greatly cattle feeders are really gung ho for the winter months, where supplies are lighter. Feed costs are high and efficiency is key during times like this, which is really adding fuel to the fire that is lit under the yearling market, as cattle feeders want these grass cattle that are in that light flesh condition to get that quick compensatory gain. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher, bulls 3.00 to 4.00 higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 738 | — | 877 | 158.50–177.35 | 165.77 |
| 196 | — | 768 | 165.00–177.25 | 167.92 |
| 365 | — | 810 | 168.25–176.75 | 172.73 |
| 72 | — | 661 | 178.00–179.75 | 178.82 |
| 36 | — | 945 | 163.25 | 163.25 |
| 28 | — | 644 | 178.50 | 178.50 |
| 95 | — | 957 | 152.50–169.00 | 166.18 |
| 23 | — | 577 | 203.50 | 203.50 |
| 163 | — | 721 | 177.50–179.75 | 177.81 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 783 | 153.00–158.00 | 155.79 |
| 65 | — | 888 | 150.25 | 150.25 |
| 5 | — | 735 | 168.50 | 168.50 |
| 130 | — | 834 | 164.25 | 164.25 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 56 | — | 855 | 157.75 | 157.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 567 | — | 981 | 174.75–180.25 | 178.43 |
| 166 | — | 830 | 185.00–192.75 | 190.04 |
| 35 | — | 726 | 192.00–196.50 | 194.79 |
| 700 | — | 881 | 178.00–192.00 | 186.38 |
| 114 | — | 761 | 181.00–196.50 | 190.38 |
| 6 | — | 653 | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| 13 | — | 553 | 226.50 | 226.50 |
| 1,415 | — | 927 | 177.25–192.00 | 186.52 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 68 | — | 888 | 170.10 | 170.10 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 432 | — | 1,023 | 166.00–176.00 | 171.02 |
| 413 | — | 1,071 | 169.35–175.75 | 173.44 |
| 917 | — | 1,113 | 168.50–169.75 | 169.08 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 677 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 12 | — | 647 | 193.00 | 193.00 |
| 24 | — | 817 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 15 | — | 879 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| 15 | — | 710 | 179.50 | 179.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 183 | — | 850 | 193.60 | 193.60 |
| 118 | — | 982 | 184.10 | 184.10 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,057 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,300 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 744 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 43 | — | 1,246 | 138.75–140.00 | 139.88 |
| 294 | — | 1,302 | 142.35–146.00 | 144.16 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,242 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 97 | — | 1,284 | 152.00–160.75 | 155.42 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,215 | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| 48 | — | 1,386 | 81.00–88.00 | 85.19 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,085 | 40.00–56.00 | 50.21 |
| 20 | — | 1,086 | 61.00–72.00 | 68.42 |
| 37 | — | 1,283 | 73.50–80.00 | 75.89 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 44 | — | 1,568 | 89.00–95.00 | 91.76 |
| 1 | — | 1,920 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| 9 | — | 1,514 | 86.00–88.00 | 87.31 |
| 4 | — | 1,491 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 121 | — | 1,447 | 143.00–147.75 | 144.21 |
| 142 | — | 1,513 | 143.50–145.00 | 143.59 |
| 11 | — | 1,438 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,181 | 135.50 | 135.50 |
| Steers — Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,368 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,543 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 54 | — | 1,432 | 156.00–158.00 | 156.80 |
| 6 | — | 1,504 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 13 | — | 1,438 | 141.50–149.00 | 144.84 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,282 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,266 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,478 | 128.50–131.00 | 129.76 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,943 | 109.00–116.00 | 112.72 |
| 8 | — | 1,776 | 73.00–105.00 | 100.64 |
| 4 | — | 2,021 | 119.00–124.00 | 121.76 |