The Morning Wire

Compared to last week, steers were steady - 15.00 lower and heifers were 7.00 - 17.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good. Lots of harvesting going on and do not know if they are ready for cattle and the borad of trade can not decide what it wants to do. Next special will be next week.

Ogallala · Nebraska

Compared to last week, feeder steers 875 lb to 975 lb sold unevenly steady. Steers 525 lb to 825 lb sold 3.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder heifers 525 lb to 950 lb sold 6.00 to 10.00 higher. No recent comparison on steer and heifer calves 400 lb to 525 lb, however they traded 35.00 to 50.00 higher.

Winter Livestock - Pratt · Kansas

Compared to last sale (10-01-26): Feeder steers and heifer calves were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however unevenly steady undertones were noticed on a mixed quality offering. Yearling cattle sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings.

Billings Livestock Commission · Montana

Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Steer calves 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Heifer calves 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Quality average to attractive with moderate demand. Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower.

Apache Livestock Auction · Oklahoma

Compared to last week: There were few comparable sales due to last weeks short run. A lower undertone was noted though, following with a weaker board. However; there was a good offering of better quality cattle this week. In spite of a down market, trade remained active on good demand.

Dalhart Livestock Auction · Texas

Compared to last report feeder steers sold unevenly steady, with feeder heifers selling 20.00 higher on calves and yearlings. With slaughter cows selling steady and bulls selling 6.00 lower on a light test. With sheep and goats selling with too few comparable sales to test.

Cedar Livestock Auction · Utah

Compared to last Thursday: Feeder steers sold 6.00-8.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded 4.00-6.00 higher. There was stronger demand across all feeder classes. Slaughter cows sold 7.00-8.00 lower and slaughter bulls were 2.00-4.00 lower.

Guthrie Livestock Auction · Kentucky

Compared to last week, yearling steers and heifers sold steady to firm, calves sold steady to lower depending upon the health program as the un-weaned calves and those fresh off the cow are starting to see discounts. Demand was moderate to good. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-4.00 lower.

Mo-Kan Livestock Market · Missouri