Compared to last week; slaughter and feeder cows traded 4.00 to 8.00 higher. Slaughter bulls traded fully steady to last week. A shorter run this week but a very active market with a short supply of cows. Cattle Country video held there first large summer special with receipts near 22,000 head. (https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_3241.pdf) Yearling market was very active with a several large consignments coming off summer grass from current to October. Few bawling calves were reported also on an active market. Rain showers continue across a large portion of the state helping forages to grow but limiting hay production. There are some hay producers that continue to struggle to get first cutting of hay cut and baled. What a huge change from last year!
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 65 | — | 1,394 | 109.00–116.00 | 113.62 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,328 | 109.00–114.00 | 111.12 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | — | 1,557 | 122.00–133.00 | 126.14 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,370 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 128 | — | 1,416 | 113.00–127.00 | 117.77 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 1,909 | 125.00–137.50 | 128.99 |