Compared to last week, a light test of 400-500 lb steer calves sold 4,.00-5.00 higher, with 550-800 lb steers selling steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs sold with a steady to firm undertone on a light test, with 550-600 lbs selling 3.00-5.00 lower and 600-700 lbs trading mostly steady on comparable sales and quality a pot load of 720 lb heifers sold near steady off the same consignments as last week. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm. Overall quality was not as attractive as last week on feeders weighing 500-750 lbs. CME cattle futures started the week unexpectedly higher with modest gains after last week's bearish trading and Friday's lower close. Corn crop ratings on Monday had 62 percent of the crop rated good to excellent, compared to 64 percent last week and 58 percent last year.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 624 | 162.16 | 1,011 | 242 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 592 | 156.11 | 925 | 228 |
| Medium 1-2 | 544 | 151.50 | 824 | 11thin |
| Medium and Large 2 | 640 | 135.75 | 869 | 52 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,731 | 92.36 | 1,599 | 21 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,509 | 65.45 | 988 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,257 | 64.28 | 808 | 20 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,011 | 54.93 | 555 | 24 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,387 | 105.41 | 1,462 | 10 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers28 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 363 | 202.00/cwt | 202.00–202.00 | 733 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 375 | 184.99/cwt | 183.00–186.00 | 694 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 413 | 192.97/cwt | 191.00–195.00 | 797 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 425 | 169.58/cwt | 169.00–170.00 | 721 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 464 | 183.90/cwt | 183.00–186.00 | 853 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 468 | 168.42/cwt | 163.00–176.00 | 788 | 37 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 522 | 170.50/cwt | 170.50–170.50 | 890 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 528 | 164.55/cwt | 159.00–168.00 | 869 | 43 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 528 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 808 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2 | 544 | 151.50/cwt | 151.50–151.50 | 824 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 555 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 710 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 569 | 155.18/cwt | 154.00–157.00 | 883 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 573 | 162.26/cwt | 160.00–165.00 | 930 | 43 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 578 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 827 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 602 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 855 | 27 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 621 | 152.84/cwt | 147.00–156.50 | 949 | 35 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 632 | 159.32/cwt | 157.50–162.25 | 1,007 | 49 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 672 | 157.47/cwt | 154.25–158.50 | 1,058 | 57 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 681 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 960 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 687 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 886 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 705 | 145.50/cwt | 145.50–145.50 | 1,026 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 713 | 129.28/cwt | 128.75–129.75 | 922 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 722 | 141.30/cwt | 139.00–144.50 | 1,020 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 740 | 150.56/cwt | 149.25–152.25 | 1,114 | 34 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 750 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 1,028 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 761 | 141.45/cwt | 134.75–143.00 | 1,076 | 44 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 765 | 148.45/cwt | 146.50–150.00 | 1,136 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 863 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,100 | 3 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers21 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 330 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 554 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 358 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 584 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 371 | 170.68/cwt | 170.00–172.00 | 633 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 420 | 164.47/cwt | 161.00–165.00 | 691 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 421 | 151.65/cwt | 147.00–154.00 | 638 | 29 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 478 | 150.63/cwt | 149.50–151.50 | 720 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 488 | 145.80/cwt | 142.00–149.00 | 712 | 38 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 504 | 149.63/cwt | 147.00–152.00 | 754 | 19 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 522 | 137.75/cwt | 135.00–139.00 | 719 | 29 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 529 | 127.97/cwt | 125.00–130.50 | 677 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 565 | 136.47/cwt | 130.00–141.00 | 771 | 47 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 573 | 145.08/cwt | 144.00–146.25 | 831 | 48 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 622 | 143.71/cwt | 142.50–144.75 | 894 | 54 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 630 | 138.60/cwt | 134.00–141.75 | 873 | 37 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 636 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 814 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 664 | 137.14/cwt | 133.50–139.50 | 911 | 28 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 668 | 141.18/cwt | 140.00–142.50 | 943 | 19 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 717 | 129.16/cwt | 126.00–131.00 | 926 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 721 | 139.95/cwt | 139.75–141.50 | 1,009 | 80 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 760 | 122.00/cwt | 121.25–122.75 | 927 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 808 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 937 | 6 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 531 | 141.13/cwt | 130.00–145.00 | 749 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 571 | 132.61/cwt | 129.50–135.00 | 757 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 658 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 813 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,387 | 105.41/cwt | 102.00–107.00 | 1,462 | 10 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,702 | 92.82/cwt | 88.00–96.50 | 1,580 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,727 | 81.63/cwt | 78.00–85.00 | 1,410 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,882 | 100.78/cwt | 99.00–102.50 | 1,897 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 945 | 44.91/cwt | 40.50–50.00 | 424 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,049 | 57.68/cwt | 55.00–59.50 | 605 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,053 | 65.82/cwt | 63.00–70.00 | 693 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,230 | 53.21/cwt | 52.50–54.00 | 654 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,254 | 62.87/cwt | 58.00–66.50 | 788 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,269 | 69.67/cwt | 67.50–72.00 | 884 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,467 | 63.50/cwt | 60.50–66.50 | 932 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,520 | 46.50/cwt | 46.50–46.50 | 707 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,543 | 70.24/cwt | 67.50–73.50 | 1,084 | 6 |
Compared to last week, a light test of 400-500 lb steer calves sold 4,.00-5.00 higher, with 550-800 lb steers selling steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 550 lbs sold with a steady to firm undertone on a light test, with 550-600 lbs selling 3.00-5.00 lower and 600-700 lbs trading mostly steady on comparable sales and quality a pot load of 720 lb heifers sold near steady off the same consignments as last week. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm. Overall quality was not as attractive as last week on feeders weighing 500-750 lbs. CME cattle futures started the week unexpectedly higher with modest gains after last week's bearish trading and Friday's lower close. Corn crop ratings on Monday had 62 percent of the crop rated good to excellent, compared to 64 percent last week and 58 percent last year.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 722 | 139.00–144.50 | 141.30 |
| 17 | — | 569 | 154.00–157.00 | 155.18 |
| 35 | — | 621 | 147.00–156.50 | 152.84 |
| 3 | — | 863 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 37 | — | 468 | 163.00–176.00 | 168.42 |
| 7 | — | 425 | 169.00–170.00 | 169.58 |
| 6 | — | 375 | 183.00–186.00 | 184.99 |
| 43 | — | 528 | 159.00–168.00 | 164.55 |
| 44 | — | 761 | 134.75–143.00 | 141.45 |
| 4 | — | 681 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 528 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 5 | — | 750 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 555 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 6 | — | 687 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 15 | — | 713 | 128.75–129.75 | 129.28 |
| 27 | — | 602 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 765 | 146.50–150.00 | 148.45 |
| 22 | — | 464 | 183.00–186.00 | 183.90 |
| 34 | — | 740 | 149.25–152.25 | 150.56 |
| 9 | — | 363 | 202.00 | 202.00 |
| 57 | — | 672 | 154.25–158.50 | 157.47 |
| 8 | — | 413 | 191.00–195.00 | 192.97 |
| 49 | — | 632 | 157.50–162.25 | 159.32 |
| 43 | — | 573 | 160.00–165.00 | 162.26 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 544 | 151.50 | 151.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 578 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 522 | 170.50 | 170.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 705 | 145.50 | 145.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 658 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 15 | — | 531 | 130.00–145.00 | 141.13 |
| 7 | — | 571 | 129.50–135.00 | 132.61 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 808 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| 28 | — | 664 | 133.50–139.50 | 137.14 |
| 8 | — | 717 | 126.00–131.00 | 129.16 |
| 29 | — | 421 | 147.00–154.00 | 151.65 |
| 9 | — | 358 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 47 | — | 565 | 130.00–141.00 | 136.47 |
| 6 | — | 760 | 121.25–122.75 | 122.00 |
| 38 | — | 488 | 142.00–149.00 | 145.80 |
| 3 | — | 330 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| 37 | — | 630 | 134.00–141.75 | 138.60 |
| 29 | — | 522 | 135.00–139.00 | 137.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 478 | 149.50–151.50 | 150.63 |
| 48 | — | 573 | 144.00–146.25 | 145.08 |
| 19 | — | 668 | 140.00–142.50 | 141.18 |
| 19 | — | 504 | 147.00–152.00 | 149.63 |
| 15 | — | 420 | 161.00–165.00 | 164.47 |
| 80 | — | 721 | 139.75–141.50 | 139.95 |
| 12 | — | 371 | 170.00–172.00 | 170.68 |
| 54 | — | 622 | 142.50–144.75 | 143.71 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 636 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 9 | — | 529 | 125.00–130.50 | 127.97 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,543 | 67.50–73.50 | 70.24 |
| 5 | — | 1,467 | 60.50–66.50 | 63.50 |
| 1 | — | 1,520 | 46.50 | 46.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,230 | 52.50–54.00 | 53.21 |
| 11 | — | 1,254 | 58.00–66.50 | 62.87 |
| 7 | — | 1,269 | 67.50–72.00 | 69.67 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,053 | 63.00–70.00 | 65.82 |
| 9 | — | 1,049 | 55.00–59.50 | 57.68 |
| 9 | — | 945 | 40.50–50.00 | 44.91 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 1,702 | 88.00–96.50 | 92.82 |
| 3 | — | 1,727 | 78.00–85.00 | 81.63 |
| 3 | — | 1,882 | 99.00–102.50 | 100.78 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,387 | 102.00–107.00 | 105.41 |