Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, a light test of 400-500 lb steer calves sold mostly 8.00-10.00 lower, with 500-600 lbs trading 4.00-6.00 lower compared to a very active market two weeks ago, steers over 600 lbs sold steady to firm on limited comparisons. Feeder heifers weighing 450-600 lbs sold 5.00-8.00 lower with 6 weight heifers trading steady to firm. Demand was moderate to good with the best demand on the good quality offering of 600-850 lb steers with several pot loads and part loads in the offering. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm. CME Live and Feeder cattle futures have been under pressure the last two weeks along with grains as Live and Feeder Cattle contracts started out Monday with triple-digit losses with feeder contracts closing mostly 2.00 to 2.27 lower on the front months.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 666 | 172.18 | 1,147 | 684 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 626 | 162.56 | 1,018 | 352 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 600 | 153.16 | 919 | 59 |
| Medium 2 | 553 | 145.00 | 802 | 4thin |
| Large 1 | 946 | 130.50 | 1,235 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,764 | 90.34 | 1,594 | 23 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | High | 1,765 | 79.49 | 1,403 | 2thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,485 | 68.91 | 1,023 | 24 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,255 | 67.36 | 845 | 40 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,071 | 59.77 | 640 | 43 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers34 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 382 | 206.68/cwt | 203.00–209.00 | 790 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 392 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 666 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 407 | 165.50/cwt | 165.50–165.50 | 674 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fancy | 418 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 861 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 424 | 187.43/cwt | 186.00–189.00 | 795 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 428 | 193.81/cwt | 191.00–197.00 | 830 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 476 | 182.42/cwt | 178.00–188.00 | 868 | 21 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 476 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 785 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 482 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 839 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 488 | 190.30/cwt | 190.00–191.00 | 929 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 519 | 188.31/cwt | 182.50–196.00 | 977 | 62 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 527 | 174.58/cwt | 168.00–179.00 | 920 | 60 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 529 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 820 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium 2 | 553 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 802 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2Thin Fleshed | 566 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 934 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 569 | 175.83/cwt | 171.50–180.00 | 1,000 | 47 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 580 | 158.35/cwt | 158.00–158.50 | 918 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 582 | 166.24/cwt | 163.00–169.50 | 968 | 44 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fancy | 612 | 181.75/cwt | 181.75–181.75 | 1,112 | 65 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 620 | 159.40/cwt | 154.00–164.00 | 988 | 55 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 630 | 169.92/cwt | 165.00–176.00 | 1,070 | 147 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 632 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 885 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 639 | 151.44/cwt | 148.00–152.00 | 968 | 21 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 673 | 153.30/cwt | 150.00–157.00 | 1,032 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 677 | 168.64/cwt | 167.00–172.25 | 1,142 | 46 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 721 | 166.11/cwt | 160.00–168.00 | 1,198 | 79 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 726 | 155.81/cwt | 155.00–158.00 | 1,131 | 65 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 754 | 163.30/cwt | 158.50–163.75 | 1,231 | 71 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 777 | 151.91/cwt | 150.00–157.00 | 1,180 | 51 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 783 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,018 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 800 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,168 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 844 | 162.75/cwt | 162.75–162.75 | 1,374 | 60 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 860 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 1,367 | 60 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 946 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 1,235 | 5 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers19 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 319 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 552 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 380 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 650 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 398 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 605 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 426 | 155.98/cwt | 154.00–158.00 | 664 | 18 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 430 | 169.03/cwt | 167.50–170.50 | 727 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 467 | 165.70/cwt | 164.00–169.50 | 774 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 483 | 158.91/cwt | 157.00–160.25 | 768 | 25 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2Thin Fleshed | 519 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 789 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 525 | 153.69/cwt | 149.00–158.00 | 807 | 18 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 526 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 842 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 565 | 156.91/cwt | 155.00–159.50 | 887 | 70 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 571 | 147.63/cwt | 147.00–151.00 | 843 | 27 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 621 | 160.59/cwt | 156.00–164.75 | 997 | 67 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 623 | 153.01/cwt | 149.00–155.00 | 953 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 673 | 147.07/cwt | 141.00–149.25 | 990 | 50 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 681 | 154.75/cwt | 154.75–154.75 | 1,054 | 40 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 748 | 142.75/cwt | 142.75–142.75 | 1,068 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 768 | 129.25/cwt | 125.00–132.50 | 993 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 872 | 125.68/cwt | 125.00–126.50 | 1,096 | 11 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,685 | 84.75/cwt | 80.00–88.00 | 1,428 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,802 | 92.77/cwt | 89.00–99.00 | 1,672 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,865 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 1,884 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,025 | 34.50/cwt | 31.00–39.00 | 354 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,064 | 63.27/cwt | 59.00–67.00 | 673 | 17 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,079 | 51.92/cwt | 46.00–56.00 | 560 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,085 | 69.83/cwt | 68.00–75.00 | 758 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,225 | 61.31/cwt | 58.00–63.00 | 751 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,251 | 75.01/cwt | 73.00–78.00 | 938 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,268 | 68.25/cwt | 64.00–72.50 | 865 | 25 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,447 | 62.00/cwt | 60.00–64.00 | 897 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,491 | 69.54/cwt | 66.00–73.00 | 1,037 | 15 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,510 | 75.16/cwt | 74.50–76.50 | 1,135 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,765 | 79.49/cwt | 79.00–80.00 | 1,403 | 2 |
Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, a light test of 400-500 lb steer calves sold mostly 8.00-10.00 lower, with 500-600 lbs trading 4.00-6.00 lower compared to a very active market two weeks ago, steers over 600 lbs sold steady to firm on limited comparisons. Feeder heifers weighing 450-600 lbs sold 5.00-8.00 lower with 6 weight heifers trading steady to firm. Demand was moderate to good with the best demand on the good quality offering of 600-850 lb steers with several pot loads and part loads in the offering. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm. CME Live and Feeder cattle futures have been under pressure the last two weeks along with grains as Live and Feeder Cattle contracts started out Monday with triple-digit losses with feeder contracts closing mostly 2.00 to 2.27 lower on the front months.
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 476 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 8 | — | 783 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 21 | — | 639 | 148.00–152.00 | 151.44 |
| 10 | — | 580 | 158.00–158.50 | 158.35 |
| 7 | — | 529 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 5 | — | 407 | 165.50 | 165.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 800 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 65 | — | 726 | 155.00–158.00 | 155.81 |
| 55 | — | 620 | 154.00–164.00 | 159.40 |
| 60 | — | 527 | 168.00–179.00 | 174.58 |
| 6 | — | 424 | 186.00–189.00 | 187.43 |
| 17 | — | 673 | 150.00–157.00 | 153.30 |
| 51 | — | 777 | 150.00–157.00 | 151.91 |
| 44 | — | 582 | 163.00–169.50 | 166.24 |
| 21 | — | 476 | 178.00–188.00 | 182.42 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | — | 519 | 182.50–196.00 | 188.31 |
| 46 | — | 677 | 167.00–172.25 | 168.64 |
| 79 | — | 721 | 160.00–168.00 | 166.11 |
| 47 | — | 569 | 171.50–180.00 | 175.83 |
| 71 | — | 754 | 158.50–163.75 | 163.30 |
| 60 | — | 860 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 60 | — | 844 | 162.75 | 162.75 |
| 10 | — | 488 | 190.00–191.00 | 190.30 |
| 7 | — | 382 | 203.00–209.00 | 206.68 |
| 147 | — | 630 | 165.00–176.00 | 169.92 |
| 22 | — | 428 | 191.00–197.00 | 193.81 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 566 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 553 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 392 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 7 | — | 632 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 5 | — | 482 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 946 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 418 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| 65 | — | 612 | 181.75 | 181.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | — | 673 | 141.00–149.25 | 147.07 |
| 11 | — | 872 | 125.00–126.50 | 125.68 |
| 7 | — | 398 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 18 | — | 525 | 149.00–158.00 | 153.69 |
| 25 | — | 483 | 157.00–160.25 | 158.91 |
| 27 | — | 571 | 147.00–151.00 | 147.63 |
| 10 | — | 623 | 149.00–155.00 | 153.01 |
| 9 | — | 319 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 15 | — | 748 | 142.75 | 142.75 |
| 18 | — | 426 | 154.00–158.00 | 155.98 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | — | 565 | 155.00–159.50 | 156.91 |
| 16 | — | 430 | 167.50–170.50 | 169.03 |
| 20 | — | 467 | 164.00–169.50 | 165.70 |
| 10 | — | 526 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 4 | — | 380 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| 40 | — | 681 | 154.75 | 154.75 |
| 67 | — | 621 | 156.00–164.75 | 160.59 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 768 | 125.00–132.50 | 129.25 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 519 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,447 | 60.00–64.00 | 62.00 |
| 15 | — | 1,491 | 66.00–73.00 | 69.54 |
| 4 | — | 1,510 | 74.50–76.50 | 75.16 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,251 | 73.00–78.00 | 75.01 |
| 25 | — | 1,268 | 64.00–72.50 | 68.25 |
| 10 | — | 1,225 | 58.00–63.00 | 61.31 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,765 | 79.00–80.00 | 79.49 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,079 | 46.00–56.00 | 51.92 |
| 17 | — | 1,064 | 59.00–67.00 | 63.27 |
| 3 | — | 1,025 | 31.00–39.00 | 34.50 |
| 11 | — | 1,085 | 68.00–75.00 | 69.83 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,865 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,685 | 80.00–88.00 | 84.75 |
| 14 | — | 1,802 | 89.00–99.00 | 92.77 |