Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers too lightly tested to make full comparisons, steady to firm undertones noted. Few auctions with feeder cattle sales this week as summer sale schedules are in effect at most locations. Very good demand for all weights of steers and heifers as cattle feeders are feeling very optimistic as the cash markets continue to well outperform the futures contracts. Feed costs are much lower than last year, which is also helping to support the feeder cattle market. Grass yearlings are still out grazing as conditions are adequate, allowing a full grazing season. Cash fed cattle up to 196.00, 13.00 premium to the spot month. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower, bulls 2.00 to 3.00 higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 300–350 | 318 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| 8 | 400–450 | 403 | 340.00 | 340.00 |
| 24 | 500–550 | 547 | 317.50–318.00 | 317.71 |
| 16 | 600–650 | 621 | 267.50–280.00 | 273.73 |
| 48 | 700–750 | 727 | 254.50–268.00 | 257.97 |
| 130 | 750–800 | 778 | 239.00–245.00 | 243.39 |
| 47 | 800–850 | 841 | 238.00–240.00 | 239.02 |
| 194 | 850–900 | 874 | 231.00–239.00 | 237.21 |
| 469 | 900–950 | 920 | 229.50–239.00 | 234.63 |
| 178 | 950–1000 | 981 | 215.00–231.75 | 227.47 |
| 8 | 1000–1050 | 1,009 | 216.00 | 216.00 |
| 39 | 1050–1100 | 1,070 | 213.00 | 213.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Spayed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | 800–850 | 829 | 242.00 | 242.00 |
| 72 | 850–900 | 851 | 249.00 | 249.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 78 | 1000–1050 | 1,011 | 194.00–230.50 | 223.36 |
| 7 | 1100–1150 | 1,136 | 204.00 | 204.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | 900–950 | 939 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 450–500 | 492 | 340.00 | 340.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 300–350 | 319 | 440.00 | 440.00 |
| 28 | 550–600 | 573 | 324.00–334.00 | 328.52 |
| 5 | 600–650 | 608 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| 23 | 700–750 | 737 | 273.00–275.50 | 274.75 |
| 137 | 750–800 | 799 | 265.00 | 265.00 |
| 27 | 850–900 | 892 | 243.00 | 243.00 |
| 220 | 900–950 | 923 | 236.00–253.00 | 250.43 |
| 752 | 950–1000 | 960 | 235.00–252.10 | 250.35 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 500–550 | 542 | 315.00–320.00 | 317.52 |
| 5 | 600–650 | 635 | 293.00 | 293.00 |
| 9 | 650–700 | 681 | 271.00 | 271.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 44 | 1000–1050 | 1,021 | 224.00–238.00 | 231.47 |
| 516 | 1050–1100 | 1,062 | 227.00–244.25 | 236.37 |
| 283 | 1100–1150 | 1,143 | 225.50–229.25 | 227.33 |
| 21 | 1150–1200 | 1,158 | 229.00 | 229.00 |
| 29 | 1250–1300 | 1,252 | 208.00 | 208.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,518 | 188.00–193.00 | 190.22 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 1,580 | 163.00–170.50 | 169.28 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,482 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 38 | — | 1,417 | 193.50–199.00 | 195.53 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 37 | — | 1,259 | 190.00–205.00 | 195.48 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,417 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,597 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,648 | 199.50 | 199.50 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 39 | — | 1,524 | 193.00–196.75 | 195.88 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,454 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,739 | 149.00–157.50 | 153.96 |
| 8 | — | 1,886 | 172.50–191.00 | 184.34 |
| 18 | — | 1,890 | 159.00–176.00 | 168.42 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 23 | — | 1,589 | 142.00–149.00 | 145.79 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 988 | 71.00–86.00 | 81.86 |
| 9 | — | 1,127 | 93.00–110.00 | 101.34 |
| 5 | — | 1,346 | 111.00–122.00 | 115.27 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 56 | — | 1,405 | 135.00–150.00 | 141.89 |
| 2 | — | 1,553 | 151.00–155.00 | 153.05 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 35 | — | 1,436 | 123.00–134.00 | 127.38 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 1,084 | 190.00–198.50 | 197.37 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 132 | — | 1,458 | 196.00–199.75 | 197.32 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 62 | — | 1,300 | 194.50–198.75 | 197.33 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 29 | — | 1,301 | 191.00–192.00 | 191.16 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,221 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,366 | 187.00 | 187.00 |