Compared to the last special two weeks ago, the best test on steer calves were weighing 500-600 lbs selling 10.00-20.00 higher, spots 25.00 higher on the 550-600 lb steers and a light test of 600-650 lb steers sold mostly 10.00-15.00 higher all other weights of feeder steers sold with a higher undertone on limited test. Heifer calves weighing 400-500 lbs sold with a sharply higher undertone on light comparison from two weeks ago with the majority of the heifers weighing 750-950 lbs selling in groups and part loads all trading with a higher undertone. Demand was good on a good quality offering of calves and yearling heifers. Few stick-out sales included 24 steer calves weighing 544 lbs at 451.00; 22 heifer calves weighing 404 lbs at 460.00 and 33 heifers weighing 959 lbs at 300.00. CME cattle futures have seen follow through rally that began last week along with temperatures moderating and with a higher fed cattle market in the North trading Friday afternoon from 222.00-225.00, mostly 224.00 all giving support to the feeder market. Slaughter cows compared to two weeks ago traded 5.00-8.00 lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 545 | 389.62 | 2,123 | 13thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 566 | 350.63 | 1,984 | 12thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 2,059 | 198.02 | 4,078 | 5thin |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,722 | 152.27 | 2,622 | 4thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,240 | 148.95 | 1,847 | 27 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,494 | 148.10 | 2,213 | 23 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,026 | 129.74 | 1,331 | 24 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,260 | 214.00 | 2,696 | 2thin |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,291 | 223.00 | 2,879 | 5thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,438 | 218.89 | 3,148 | 23 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,374 | 214.22 | 2,943 | 7thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers17 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | 350–400 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 352 | 485.00/cwt | 485.00–485.00 | 1,707 | 3 |
| Steers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 438 | 450.50/cwt | 432.50–455.00 | 1,973 | 25 |
| Steers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 440 | 472.50/cwt | 472.50–472.50 | 2,079 | 9 |
| Steers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 454 | 447.50/cwt | 447.50–447.50 | 2,032 | 4 |
| Steers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 530 | 395.55/cwt | 390.00–405.00 | 2,096 | 18 |
| Steers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1 | 539 | 447.71/cwt | 432.50–453.00 | 2,413 | 50 |
| Steers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1 | 581 | 420.61/cwt | 407.50–429.00 | 2,444 | 37 |
| Steers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 586 | 381.36/cwt | 375.00–385.00 | 2,235 | 8 |
| Steers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1 | 636 | 387.19/cwt | 385.00–392.00 | 2,463 | 16 |
| Steers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 646 | 364.50/cwt | 364.50–364.50 | 2,355 | 9 |
| Steers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1 | 676 | 385.00/cwt | 385.00–385.00 | 2,603 | 4 |
| Steers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 685 | 355.00/cwt | 355.00–355.00 | 2,432 | 4 |
| Steers | 700–750 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 722 | 335.81/cwt | 330.00–340.00 | 2,425 | 9 |
| Steers | 700–750 | Medium and Large 1 | 724 | 351.37/cwt | 341.00–359.00 | 2,544 | 12 |
| Steers | 750–800 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 798 | 320.00/cwt | 320.00–320.00 | 2,554 | 3 |
| Steers | 800–850 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 821 | 314.78/cwt | 307.50–325.00 | 2,584 | 7 |
| Steers | 850–900 | Medium and Large 1 | 851 | 316.00/cwt | 316.00–316.00 | 2,689 | 12 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers19 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | 300–350 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 307 | 490.00/cwt | 490.00–490.00 | 1,504 | 4 |
| Heifers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1 | 405 | 457.34/cwt | 443.00–460.00 | 1,852 | 26 |
| Heifers | 400–450 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 430 | 415.00/cwt | 415.00–415.00 | 1,785 | 3 |
| Heifers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1 | 472 | 417.68/cwt | 410.00–423.00 | 1,971 | 41 |
| Heifers | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 486 | 388.49/cwt | 385.00–390.00 | 1,888 | 10 |
| Heifers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 517 | 370.00/cwt | 370.00–370.00 | 1,913 | 3 |
| Heifers | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1 | 532 | 394.00/cwt | 394.00–394.00 | 2,096 | 10 |
| Heifers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 582 | 344.17/cwt | 342.50–347.50 | 2,003 | 9 |
| Heifers | 550–600 | Medium and Large 1 | 588 | 375.00/cwt | 375.00–375.00 | 2,205 | 3 |
| Heifers | 600–650 | Medium and Large 1 | 634 | 342.74/cwt | 342.50–343.00 | 2,173 | 19 |
| Heifers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1 | 667 | 342.50/cwt | 342.50–342.50 | 2,284 | 9 |
| Heifers | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 679 | 317.53/cwt | 310.00–320.00 | 2,156 | 12 |
| Heifers | 700–750 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 721 | 307.83/cwt | 305.00–312.50 | 2,219 | 8 |
| Heifers | 750–800 | Medium and Large 1 | 768 | 307.60/cwt | 302.50–313.50 | 2,362 | 52 |
| Heifers | 750–800 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 782 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 2,229 | 3 |
| Heifers | 800–850 | Medium and Large 1 | 827 | 309.76/cwt | 301.00–316.00 | 2,562 | 29 |
| Heifers | 850–900 | Medium and Large 1 | 883 | 298.57/cwt | 296.00–302.50 | 2,636 | 38 |
| Heifers | 950–1000 | Medium and Large 1 | 959 | 300.00/cwt | 300.00–300.00 | 2,877 | 33 |
| Heifers | 1000–1050 | Large 1 | 1,000 | 267.50/cwt | 267.50–267.50 | 2,675 | 8 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | 350–400 | Medium and Large 1 | 361 | 475.00/cwt | 475.00–475.00 | 1,715 | 4 |
| Bulls | 450–500 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 460 | 410.00/cwt | 410.00–410.00 | 1,886 | 3 |
| Bulls | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 500 | 422.50/cwt | 422.50–422.50 | 2,113 | 6 |
| Bulls | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1 | 522 | 412.82/cwt | 411.00–417.50 | 2,155 | 21 |
| Bulls | 500–550 | Medium and Large 1-2 | 524 | 380.01/cwt | 375.00–385.00 | 1,991 | 6 |
| Bulls | 650–700 | Medium and Large 1 | 671 | 340.00/cwt | 340.00–340.00 | 2,281 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | SelectReturn to Feed | 1,291 | 223.00/cwt | 223.00–223.00 | 2,879 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,374 | 214.22/cwt | 212.00–215.50 | 2,943 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,438 | 218.89/cwt | 217.00–220.00 | 3,148 | 23 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,260 | 214.00/cwt | 214.00–214.00 | 2,696 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 2,008 | 201.50/cwt | 195.00–207.00 | 4,046 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,083 | 187.05/cwt | 180.00–192.50 | 3,896 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,115 | 213.00/cwt | 213.00–213.00 | 4,505 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows12 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,015 | 129.39/cwt | 125.00–135.00 | 1,313 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,018 | 153.36/cwt | 151.00–156.00 | 1,561 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,026 | 116.88/cwt | 113.00–120.00 | 1,199 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,042 | 141.58/cwt | 138.00–147.00 | 1,475 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,212 | 138.74/cwt | 132.00–143.00 | 1,682 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,214 | 162.11/cwt | 159.00–165.00 | 1,968 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,269 | 150.96/cwt | 145.00–156.00 | 1,916 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,469 | 136.75/cwt | 131.00–141.50 | 2,009 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,483 | 149.86/cwt | 146.00–156.00 | 2,222 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,548 | 162.76/cwt | 159.50–167.00 | 2,520 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,703 | 155.02/cwt | 151.00–158.00 | 2,640 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,780 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 2,563 | 1 |
Compared to the last special two weeks ago, the best test on steer calves were weighing 500-600 lbs selling 10.00-20.00 higher, spots 25.00 higher on the 550-600 lb steers and a light test of 600-650 lb steers sold mostly 10.00-15.00 higher all other weights of feeder steers sold with a higher undertone on limited test. Heifer calves weighing 400-500 lbs sold with a sharply higher undertone on light comparison from two weeks ago with the majority of the heifers weighing 750-950 lbs selling in groups and part loads all trading with a higher undertone. Demand was good on a good quality offering of calves and yearling heifers. Few stick-out sales included 24 steer calves weighing 544 lbs at 451.00; 22 heifer calves weighing 404 lbs at 460.00 and 33 heifers weighing 959 lbs at 300.00. CME cattle futures have seen follow through rally that began last week along with temperatures moderating and with a higher fed cattle market in the North trading Friday afternoon from 222.00-225.00, mostly 224.00 all giving support to the feeder market. Slaughter cows compared to two weeks ago traded 5.00-8.00 lower.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 350–400 | 352 | 485.00 | 485.00 |
| 25 | 400–450 | 438 | 432.50–455.00 | 450.50 |
| 4 | 450–500 | 454 | 447.50 | 447.50 |
| 18 | 500–550 | 530 | 390.00–405.00 | 395.55 |
| 8 | 550–600 | 586 | 375.00–385.00 | 381.36 |
| 9 | 600–650 | 646 | 364.50 | 364.50 |
| 4 | 650–700 | 685 | 355.00 | 355.00 |
| 9 | 700–750 | 722 | 330.00–340.00 | 335.81 |
| 3 | 750–800 | 798 | 320.00 | 320.00 |
| 7 | 800–850 | 821 | 307.50–325.00 | 314.78 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 500–550 | 539 | 432.50–453.00 | 447.71 |
| 37 | 550–600 | 581 | 407.50–429.00 | 420.61 |
| 16 | 600–650 | 636 | 385.00–392.00 | 387.19 |
| 4 | 650–700 | 676 | 385.00 | 385.00 |
| 12 | 700–750 | 724 | 341.00–359.00 | 351.37 |
| 12 | 850–900 | 851 | 316.00 | 316.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 400–450 | 440 | 472.50 | 472.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 410.00 | 410.00 |
| 6 | 500–550 | 524 | 375.00–385.00 | 380.01 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 500–550 | 500 | 422.50 | 422.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 350–400 | 361 | 475.00 | 475.00 |
| 21 | 500–550 | 522 | 411.00–417.50 | 412.82 |
| 5 | 650–700 | 671 | 340.00 | 340.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 400–450 | 405 | 443.00–460.00 | 457.34 |
| 41 | 450–500 | 472 | 410.00–423.00 | 417.68 |
| 10 | 500–550 | 532 | 394.00 | 394.00 |
| 3 | 550–600 | 588 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| 19 | 600–650 | 634 | 342.50–343.00 | 342.74 |
| 9 | 650–700 | 667 | 342.50 | 342.50 |
| 52 | 750–800 | 768 | 302.50–313.50 | 307.60 |
| 29 | 800–850 | 827 | 301.00–316.00 | 309.76 |
| 38 | 850–900 | 883 | 296.00–302.50 | 298.57 |
| 33 | 950–1000 | 959 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 300–350 | 307 | 490.00 | 490.00 |
| 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 415.00 | 415.00 |
| 10 | 450–500 | 486 | 385.00–390.00 | 388.49 |
| 3 | 500–550 | 517 | 370.00 | 370.00 |
| 9 | 550–600 | 582 | 342.50–347.50 | 344.17 |
| 12 | 650–700 | 679 | 310.00–320.00 | 317.53 |
| 8 | 700–750 | 721 | 305.00–312.50 | 307.83 |
| 3 | 750–800 | 782 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1000–1050 | 1,000 | 267.50 | 267.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,026 | 113.00–120.00 | 116.88 |
| 6 | — | 1,042 | 138.00–147.00 | 141.58 |
| 2 | — | 1,018 | 151.00–156.00 | 153.36 |
| 7 | — | 1,015 | 125.00–135.00 | 129.39 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,469 | 131.00–141.50 | 136.75 |
| 8 | — | 1,483 | 146.00–156.00 | 149.86 |
| 6 | — | 1,548 | 159.50–167.00 | 162.76 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,703 | 151.00–158.00 | 155.02 |
| 1 | — | 1,780 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,269 | 145.00–156.00 | 150.96 |
| 9 | — | 1,212 | 132.00–143.00 | 138.74 |
| 5 | — | 1,214 | 159.00–165.00 | 162.11 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 2,083 | 180.00–192.50 | 187.05 |
| 1 | — | 2,115 | 213.00 | 213.00 |
| 2 | — | 2,008 | 195.00–207.00 | 201.50 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | — | 1,438 | 217.00–220.00 | 218.89 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,374 | 212.00–215.50 | 214.22 |
| Steers — Select · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,291 | 223.00 | 223.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,260 | 214.00 | 214.00 |