Compared to the last special two weeks ago, the best test on steers weighed 600-700 lbs and sold mostly 5.00 lower with weights over 700 lbs not well tested. Feeder heifers had the best test on 600-725 lb heifers trading mostly 5.00-8.00 lower with overall quality and weighing conditions not as attractive as two weeks ago. Demand and supply was moderate. Slaughter cows on a light test traded steady to weak. December corn fell 19 1/2 cents lower on Friday after USDA estimated corn plantings much larger than expected at 91.7 million acres. Feeder cattle futures responded with higher gains for the week with limit moves up on Wednesday.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 448 | 146.78 | 658 | 25 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 614 | 143.37 | 880 | 195 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 694 | 142.05 | 986 | 208 |
| Large 1-2 | 1,008 | 120.18 | 1,211 | 104 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,818 | 81.82 | 1,487 | 8thin |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | High | 1,900 | 74.00 | 1,406 | 1thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,505 | 58.61 | 882 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,220 | 57.94 | 707 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,059 | 53.42 | 566 | 21 |
| Steers | Choice | High | 1,259 | 108.15 | 1,362 | 14 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,249 | 103.26 | 1,290 | 8thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers25 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 279 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 460 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 339 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 512 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 372 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 632 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 401 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 742 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 440 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 713 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 452 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 786 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 472 | 159.76/cwt | 158.50–165.00 | 754 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 482 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 699 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 518 | 157.14/cwt | 155.75–160.00 | 814 | 21 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 566 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 872 | 20 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 574 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 812 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 615 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 803 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 624 | 140.35/cwt | 135.25–147.00 | 876 | 54 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 627 | 152.56/cwt | 150.00–154.00 | 957 | 28 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 661 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 826 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 681 | 134.71/cwt | 132.50–135.50 | 917 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 683 | 141.31/cwt | 139.00–142.00 | 965 | 62 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 714 | 140.76/cwt | 138.00–143.50 | 1,005 | 86 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 726 | 131.46/cwt | 130.25–132.00 | 954 | 28 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 785 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 981 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 794 | 128.50/cwt | 128.50–128.50 | 1,020 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 808 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 986 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 825 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,031 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 992 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 1,220 | 53 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 1,024 | 117.25/cwt | 117.25–117.25 | 1,201 | 51 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers16 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 328 | 143.82/cwt | 140.00–145.50 | 472 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 385 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 539 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 426 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 533 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 428 | 141.43/cwt | 139.50–144.00 | 605 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 453 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 646 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 516 | 135.73/cwt | 131.00–137.50 | 700 | 27 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 579 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 793 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 589 | 130.72/cwt | 125.50–134.00 | 770 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 607 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 838 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 622 | 130.06/cwt | 125.50–135.50 | 809 | 48 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 625 | 120.18/cwt | 120.00–120.50 | 751 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 672 | 124.72/cwt | 122.50–125.50 | 838 | 23 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 676 | 130.04/cwt | 127.50–131.00 | 879 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 705 | 131.50/cwt | 131.50–131.50 | 927 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 743 | 122.81/cwt | 120.00–125.00 | 912 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 818 | 118.25/cwt | 118.25–118.25 | 967 | 8 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,249 | 103.26/cwt | 102.50–104.00 | 1,290 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,259 | 108.15/cwt | 108.00–108.50 | 1,362 | 14 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,803 | 84.05/cwt | 80.00–88.50 | 1,515 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,863 | 75.11/cwt | 73.50–76.50 | 1,399 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,031 | 53.86/cwt | 50.00–57.50 | 555 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,064 | 60.89/cwt | 58.50–63.00 | 648 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,115 | 45.00/cwt | 41.50–47.50 | 502 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,175 | 57.13/cwt | 55.00–60.00 | 671 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,239 | 64.06/cwt | 62.50–65.00 | 794 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,283 | 51.39/cwt | 47.50–53.50 | 659 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,448 | 57.72/cwt | 55.50–59.50 | 836 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,531 | 53.03/cwt | 51.00–54.00 | 812 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,563 | 64.32/cwt | 63.50–65.50 | 1,005 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,900 | 74.00/cwt | 74.00–74.00 | 1,406 | 1 |
Compared to the last special two weeks ago, the best test on steers weighed 600-700 lbs and sold mostly 5.00 lower with weights over 700 lbs not well tested. Feeder heifers had the best test on 600-725 lb heifers trading mostly 5.00-8.00 lower with overall quality and weighing conditions not as attractive as two weeks ago. Demand and supply was moderate. Slaughter cows on a light test traded steady to weak. December corn fell 19 1/2 cents lower on Friday after USDA estimated corn plantings much larger than expected at 91.7 million acres. Feeder cattle futures responded with higher gains for the week with limit moves up on Wednesday.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 615 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | — | 714 | 138.00–143.50 | 140.76 |
| 62 | — | 683 | 139.00–142.00 | 141.31 |
| 28 | — | 627 | 150.00–154.00 | 152.56 |
| 11 | — | 794 | 128.50 | 128.50 |
| 8 | — | 825 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 4 | — | 401 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 3 | — | 452 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 808 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | — | 992 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| 51 | — | 1,024 | 117.25 | 117.25 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 339 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 5 | — | 574 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| 5 | — | 279 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 4 | — | 661 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 4 | — | 482 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | — | 624 | 135.25–147.00 | 140.35 |
| 30 | — | 681 | 132.50–135.50 | 134.71 |
| 28 | — | 726 | 130.25–132.00 | 131.46 |
| 21 | — | 518 | 155.75–160.00 | 157.14 |
| 20 | — | 566 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| 12 | — | 785 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 10 | — | 472 | 158.50–165.00 | 159.76 |
| 8 | — | 440 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 8 | — | 372 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 328 | 140.00–145.50 | 143.82 |
| 8 | — | 625 | 120.00–120.50 | 120.18 |
| 4 | — | 426 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | — | 622 | 125.50–135.50 | 130.06 |
| 27 | — | 516 | 131.00–137.50 | 135.73 |
| 23 | — | 672 | 122.50–125.50 | 124.72 |
| 15 | — | 743 | 120.00–125.00 | 122.81 |
| 15 | — | 589 | 125.50–134.00 | 130.72 |
| 12 | — | 428 | 139.50–144.00 | 141.43 |
| 9 | — | 453 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| 8 | — | 818 | 118.25 | 118.25 |
| 5 | — | 385 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 705 | 131.50 | 131.50 |
| 15 | — | 676 | 127.50–131.00 | 130.04 |
| 9 | — | 607 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 5 | — | 579 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,900 | 74.00 | 74.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,031 | 50.00–57.50 | 53.86 |
| 5 | — | 1,115 | 41.50–47.50 | 45.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,064 | 58.50–63.00 | 60.89 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,448 | 55.50–59.50 | 57.72 |
| 5 | — | 1,563 | 63.50–65.50 | 64.32 |
| 4 | — | 1,531 | 51.00–54.00 | 53.03 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,175 | 55.00–60.00 | 57.13 |
| 4 | — | 1,239 | 62.50–65.00 | 64.06 |
| 3 | — | 1,283 | 47.50–53.50 | 51.39 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,259 | 108.00–108.50 | 108.15 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,249 | 102.50–104.00 | 103.26 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,803 | 80.00–88.50 | 84.05 |
| 2 | — | 1,863 | 73.50–76.50 | 75.11 |