Compared to last week, feeder steers weighing 500-700 lbs sold steady, with 700-800 lbs selling steady to 5.00 higher with the most advance on the 750-800 lb yearling steers, feeder heifers weighing 450-600 lbs sold steady with 600-700 lbs trading with a higher undertone with few comparisons with last week. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-5.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good with supply moderate. CME cattle futures started the week with sharp gains as last week's higher fed cattle market generated buying interest and spurred feeder cattle market with active buying on yearling feeders.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 589 | 156.80 | 923 | 331 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 686 | 155.51 | 1,067 | 259 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 516 | 147.32 | 760 | 37 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,653 | 83.13 | 1,374 | 17 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,513 | 54.54 | 825 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,284 | 51.92 | 667 | 37 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,059 | 44.83 | 475 | 46 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,289 | 108.15 | 1,394 | 8thin |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,278 | 105.85 | 1,353 | 6thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers25 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 365 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 591 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 374 | 174.80/cwt | 173.00–176.00 | 654 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 424 | 166.09/cwt | 165.00–169.00 | 704 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 425 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 672 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 473 | 163.57/cwt | 159.00–168.00 | 774 | 27 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 473 | 147.62/cwt | 140.00–154.00 | 698 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 509 | 169.31/cwt | 168.00–170.00 | 862 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 520 | 160.27/cwt | 156.00–164.00 | 833 | 49 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 535 | 156.58/cwt | 155.00–157.00 | 838 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 547 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 793 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 555 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 791 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 568 | 152.91/cwt | 148.00–156.50 | 869 | 47 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 581 | 161.43/cwt | 158.50–166.00 | 938 | 46 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 609 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 968 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 626 | 149.27/cwt | 147.75–153.00 | 934 | 35 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 644 | 159.36/cwt | 158.50–159.75 | 1,026 | 107 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 666 | 146.53/cwt | 143.00–151.25 | 976 | 27 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 674 | 153.11/cwt | 152.50–154.00 | 1,032 | 29 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 709 | 153.49/cwt | 152.00–154.25 | 1,088 | 54 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 716 | 148.04/cwt | 146.00–149.00 | 1,060 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 730 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 986 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 759 | 154.44/cwt | 154.00–155.25 | 1,172 | 89 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 774 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 1,041 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 807 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,146 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 854 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,221 | 4 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers21 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 333 | 152.03/cwt | 151.00–153.00 | 506 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 396 | 132.13/cwt | 130.00–135.00 | 523 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 416 | 135.41/cwt | 134.00–136.50 | 563 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 435 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 670 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 438 | 141.47/cwt | 140.00–142.00 | 620 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 479 | 127.81/cwt | 125.00–130.00 | 612 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 486 | 141.58/cwt | 134.50–144.00 | 688 | 42 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 488 | 149.66/cwt | 148.00–153.00 | 730 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 514 | 148.94/cwt | 148.25–151.00 | 766 | 29 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 519 | 133.67/cwt | 133.00–134.50 | 694 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 523 | 139.82/cwt | 135.00–145.00 | 731 | 23 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 563 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 856 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 572 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 744 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 573 | 136.99/cwt | 133.50–141.00 | 785 | 24 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 623 | 136.64/cwt | 134.25–140.00 | 851 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 635 | 144.59/cwt | 144.00–145.00 | 918 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 672 | 135.03/cwt | 134.75–135.50 | 907 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 681 | 152.71/cwt | 144.00–155.00 | 1,040 | 101 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 701 | 143.65/cwt | 143.00–143.75 | 1,007 | 32 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1Fleshy | 703 | 121.50/cwt | 121.50–121.50 | 854 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 754 | 131.75/cwt | 131.75–131.75 | 993 | 7 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 475 | 153.93/cwt | 152.00–156.00 | 731 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 574 | 129.55/cwt | 128.00–131.00 | 744 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,278 | 105.85/cwt | 105.00–106.00 | 1,353 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,289 | 108.15/cwt | 107.50–110.00 | 1,394 | 8 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,451 | 73.01/cwt | 70.00–77.00 | 1,059 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,749 | 87.46/cwt | 85.00–91.00 | 1,530 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,830 | 94.00/cwt | 94.00–94.00 | 1,720 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 977 | 35.12/cwt | 31.00–38.50 | 343 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,064 | 51.09/cwt | 48.00–55.50 | 544 | 15 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,093 | 56.55/cwt | 56.00–57.00 | 618 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,094 | 43.77/cwt | 41.00–47.50 | 479 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,266 | 48.27/cwt | 44.00–51.50 | 611 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,286 | 54.12/cwt | 52.00–57.00 | 696 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,348 | 60.10/cwt | 58.00–66.00 | 810 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,454 | 49.63/cwt | 47.50–51.50 | 722 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,494 | 53.80/cwt | 52.00–56.00 | 804 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,590 | 60.18/cwt | 58.00–63.50 | 957 | 5 |
Compared to last week, feeder steers weighing 500-700 lbs sold steady, with 700-800 lbs selling steady to 5.00 higher with the most advance on the 750-800 lb yearling steers, feeder heifers weighing 450-600 lbs sold steady with 600-700 lbs trading with a higher undertone with few comparisons with last week. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-5.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good with supply moderate. CME cattle futures started the week with sharp gains as last week's higher fed cattle market generated buying interest and spurred feeder cattle market with active buying on yearling feeders.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 609 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 4 | — | 854 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 89 | — | 759 | 154.00–155.25 | 154.44 |
| 8 | — | 807 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 9 | — | 509 | 168.00–170.00 | 169.31 |
| 29 | — | 674 | 152.50–154.00 | 153.11 |
| 46 | — | 581 | 158.50–166.00 | 161.43 |
| 54 | — | 709 | 152.00–154.25 | 153.49 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 547 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 11 | — | 473 | 140.00–154.00 | 147.62 |
| 4 | — | 730 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 4 | — | 555 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| 4 | — | 365 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 3 | — | 425 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | — | 644 | 158.50–159.75 | 159.36 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | — | 520 | 156.00–164.00 | 160.27 |
| 47 | — | 568 | 148.00–156.50 | 152.91 |
| 35 | — | 626 | 147.75–153.00 | 149.27 |
| 27 | — | 666 | 143.00–151.25 | 146.53 |
| 27 | — | 473 | 159.00–168.00 | 163.57 |
| 13 | — | 716 | 146.00–149.00 | 148.04 |
| 11 | — | 424 | 165.00–169.00 | 166.09 |
| 11 | — | 374 | 173.00–176.00 | 174.80 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 774 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 535 | 155.00–157.00 | 156.58 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 519 | 133.00–134.50 | 133.67 |
| 7 | — | 479 | 125.00–130.00 | 127.81 |
| 7 | — | 416 | 134.00–136.50 | 135.41 |
| 7 | — | 396 | 130.00–135.00 | 132.13 |
| 5 | — | 572 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | — | 486 | 134.50–144.00 | 141.58 |
| 24 | — | 573 | 133.50–141.00 | 136.99 |
| 23 | — | 523 | 135.00–145.00 | 139.82 |
| 15 | — | 438 | 140.00–142.00 | 141.47 |
| 14 | — | 623 | 134.25–140.00 | 136.64 |
| 8 | — | 672 | 134.75–135.50 | 135.03 |
| 7 | — | 754 | 131.75 | 131.75 |
| 6 | — | 333 | 151.00–153.00 | 152.03 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | — | 681 | 144.00–155.00 | 152.71 |
| 32 | — | 701 | 143.00–143.75 | 143.65 |
| 29 | — | 514 | 148.25–151.00 | 148.94 |
| 15 | — | 488 | 148.00–153.00 | 149.66 |
| 12 | — | 635 | 144.00–145.00 | 144.59 |
| 6 | — | 563 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 3 | — | 435 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 703 | 121.50 | 121.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 574 | 128.00–131.00 | 129.55 |
| 6 | — | 475 | 152.00–156.00 | 153.93 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,278 | 105.00–106.00 | 105.85 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,289 | 107.50–110.00 | 108.15 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 1,094 | 41.00–47.50 | 43.77 |
| 15 | — | 1,064 | 48.00–55.50 | 51.09 |
| 10 | — | 977 | 31.00–38.50 | 35.12 |
| 2 | — | 1,093 | 56.00–57.00 | 56.55 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,590 | 58.00–63.50 | 60.18 |
| 5 | — | 1,494 | 52.00–56.00 | 53.80 |
| 5 | — | 1,454 | 47.50–51.50 | 49.63 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 1,266 | 44.00–51.50 | 48.27 |
| 13 | — | 1,286 | 52.00–57.00 | 54.12 |
| 5 | — | 1,348 | 58.00–66.00 | 60.10 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,749 | 85.00–91.00 | 87.46 |
| 6 | — | 1,451 | 70.00–77.00 | 73.01 |
| 2 | — | 1,830 | 94.00 | 94.00 |