Compared to the last special two weeks ago, feeder steers under 700 lbs had limited comparisons and sold with a weak to lower undertone, 700-850 lb steers had the best test and traded steady to firm with two weeks ago. Feeder heifers weighing 400-600 lbs had few good comparisons but sold with a sharply higher undertone, 6 weight heifers sold steady. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm. Demand was moderate to good, with the best demand on the 400-600 lb heifers and 700 to 850 lb steers. CME cattle futures have had sharp losses over the last two weeks with Feeder Cattle contracts closing Friday with triple-digit losses, but overall feeder cattle prices remain supportive. Friday's WASDE grain report was released with USDA raising estimated corn yields 1.7 bpa to 176.3 bpa average pushing estimated production to 14.99 bb for 2021-22 crop.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 464 | 173.00 | 802 | 11thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 664 | 168.10 | 1,116 | 215 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 595 | 163.95 | 975 | 210 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,613 | 95.46 | 1,539 | 4thin |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | High | 1,747 | 80.14 | 1,400 | 3thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,476 | 73.18 | 1,080 | 25 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,277 | 69.54 | 888 | 43 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,036 | 62.39 | 646 | 28 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,239 | 121.97 | 1,511 | 8thin |
| Heifers | Select | Average | 1,009 | 118.00 | 1,191 | 4thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,316 | 125.36 | 1,650 | 22 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,228 | 120.85 | 1,484 | 11 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers23 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 367 | 202.91/cwt | 201.00–206.00 | 745 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2Thin Fleshed | 395 | 191.50/cwt | 191.50–191.50 | 756 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 397 | 199.50/cwt | 199.50–199.50 | 792 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 412 | 194.00/cwt | 194.00–194.00 | 799 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 435 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 744 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 461 | 189.25/cwt | 189.25–189.25 | 872 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 478 | 179.12/cwt | 172.00–184.00 | 856 | 36 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 489 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 782 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 505 | 177.76/cwt | 177.00–179.00 | 898 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 509 | 170.55/cwt | 165.00–175.00 | 868 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 554 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 864 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 571 | 173.50/cwt | 173.50–173.50 | 991 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 577 | 162.04/cwt | 160.00–166.00 | 935 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 584 | 174.24/cwt | 173.50–174.50 | 1,018 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 632 | 155.27/cwt | 151.00–164.00 | 981 | 33 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 660 | 161.63/cwt | 161.25–162.00 | 1,067 | 36 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 670 | 154.47/cwt | 150.00–156.50 | 1,035 | 59 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 736 | 165.18/cwt | 165.00–165.75 | 1,216 | 70 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 758 | 159.25/cwt | 159.00–159.50 | 1,207 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 759 | 150.11/cwt | 149.00–151.50 | 1,139 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 818 | 152.26/cwt | 150.25–158.00 | 1,245 | 28 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 951 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 1,336 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 963 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,252 | 5 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers23 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 321 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 581 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 366 | 160.02/cwt | 155.00–164.00 | 586 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 425 | 172.19/cwt | 168.00–177.00 | 732 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 433 | 162.58/cwt | 162.00–163.00 | 704 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 453 | 154.50/cwt | 154.50–154.50 | 700 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 469 | 155.69/cwt | 155.00–156.50 | 730 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 476 | 172.13/cwt | 169.50–174.00 | 819 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 482 | 147.24/cwt | 146.00–148.50 | 710 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 515 | 167.05/cwt | 164.00–170.00 | 860 | 86 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 526 | 146.62/cwt | 143.50–151.00 | 771 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 535 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 757 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 564 | 161.75/cwt | 159.50–163.00 | 912 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 569 | 140.51/cwt | 139.00–144.50 | 800 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 570 | 151.11/cwt | 144.50–154.00 | 861 | 32 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 629 | 145.68/cwt | 142.00–150.00 | 916 | 21 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 630 | 157.88/cwt | 152.00–159.50 | 995 | 46 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 636 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 890 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 657 | 143.50/cwt | 143.50–143.50 | 943 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 666 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 899 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 675 | 150.31/cwt | 150.00–150.50 | 1,015 | 18 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 714 | 143.34/cwt | 138.50–145.50 | 1,023 | 18 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 738 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 1,114 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 865 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 1,068 | 3 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 415 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 722 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 424 | 191.50/cwt | 191.50–191.50 | 812 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 481 | 169.42/cwt | 166.00–175.50 | 815 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 583 | 150.50/cwt | 150.50–150.50 | 877 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,228 | 120.85/cwt | 120.00–123.00 | 1,484 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,316 | 125.36/cwt | 124.00–127.00 | 1,650 | 22 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select | 1,009 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 1,191 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,239 | 121.97/cwt | 121.50–122.25 | 1,511 | 8 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,465 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 1,480 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,662 | 93.61/cwt | 90.00–96.00 | 1,556 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 981 | 53.42/cwt | 50.00–56.50 | 524 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,013 | 44.86/cwt | 43.50–46.00 | 454 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,047 | 62.60/cwt | 58.50–66.50 | 655 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,058 | 72.05/cwt | 69.50–74.50 | 762 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,259 | 61.79/cwt | 59.00–64.00 | 778 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,271 | 76.08/cwt | 73.50–80.00 | 967 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,285 | 68.53/cwt | 64.50–73.00 | 881 | 24 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,455 | 64.83/cwt | 64.00–66.50 | 943 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,458 | 69.39/cwt | 67.00–71.50 | 1,012 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,487 | 76.17/cwt | 74.00–81.50 | 1,133 | 16 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,747 | 80.14/cwt | 77.00–82.50 | 1,400 | 3 |
Compared to the last special two weeks ago, feeder steers under 700 lbs had limited comparisons and sold with a weak to lower undertone, 700-850 lb steers had the best test and traded steady to firm with two weeks ago. Feeder heifers weighing 400-600 lbs had few good comparisons but sold with a sharply higher undertone, 6 weight heifers sold steady. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm. Demand was moderate to good, with the best demand on the 400-600 lb heifers and 700 to 850 lb steers. CME cattle futures have had sharp losses over the last two weeks with Feeder Cattle contracts closing Friday with triple-digit losses, but overall feeder cattle prices remain supportive. Friday's WASDE grain report was released with USDA raising estimated corn yields 1.7 bpa to 176.3 bpa average pushing estimated production to 14.99 bb for 2021-22 crop.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 366 | 155.00–164.00 | 160.02 |
| 3 | — | 865 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 32 | — | 570 | 144.50–154.00 | 151.11 |
| 15 | — | 526 | 143.50–151.00 | 146.62 |
| 18 | — | 714 | 138.50–145.50 | 143.34 |
| 21 | — | 629 | 142.00–150.00 | 145.68 |
| 7 | — | 433 | 162.00–163.00 | 162.58 |
| 3 | — | 657 | 143.50 | 143.50 |
| 14 | — | 469 | 155.00–156.50 | 155.69 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 482 | 146.00–148.50 | 147.24 |
| 11 | — | 569 | 139.00–144.50 | 140.51 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 564 | 159.50–163.00 | 161.75 |
| 22 | — | 425 | 168.00–177.00 | 172.19 |
| 86 | — | 515 | 164.00–170.00 | 167.05 |
| 46 | — | 630 | 152.00–159.50 | 157.88 |
| 18 | — | 675 | 150.00–150.50 | 150.31 |
| 8 | — | 738 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 7 | — | 321 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| 15 | — | 476 | 169.50–174.00 | 172.13 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 535 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| 4 | — | 666 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 8 | — | 636 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 453 | 154.50 | 154.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 505 | 177.00–179.00 | 177.76 |
| 36 | — | 660 | 161.25–162.00 | 161.63 |
| 6 | — | 951 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 13 | — | 461 | 189.25 | 189.25 |
| 10 | — | 367 | 201.00–206.00 | 202.91 |
| 9 | — | 412 | 194.00 | 194.00 |
| 70 | — | 736 | 165.00–165.75 | 165.18 |
| 28 | — | 818 | 150.25–158.00 | 152.26 |
| 22 | — | 584 | 173.50–174.50 | 174.24 |
| 8 | — | 758 | 159.00–159.50 | 159.25 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 963 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 36 | — | 478 | 172.00–184.00 | 179.12 |
| 18 | — | 509 | 165.00–175.00 | 170.55 |
| 17 | — | 577 | 160.00–166.00 | 162.04 |
| 33 | — | 632 | 151.00–164.00 | 155.27 |
| 59 | — | 670 | 150.00–156.50 | 154.47 |
| 9 | — | 759 | 149.00–151.50 | 150.11 |
| 10 | — | 397 | 199.50 | 199.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 554 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 3 | — | 435 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 395 | 191.50 | 191.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 489 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 571 | 173.50 | 173.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 415 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 8 | — | 481 | 166.00–175.50 | 169.42 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 424 | 191.50 | 191.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 583 | 150.50 | 150.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 981 | 50.00–56.50 | 53.42 |
| 8 | — | 1,058 | 69.50–74.50 | 72.05 |
| 13 | — | 1,047 | 58.50–66.50 | 62.60 |
| 2 | — | 1,013 | 43.50–46.00 | 44.86 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 1,487 | 74.00–81.50 | 76.17 |
| 6 | — | 1,458 | 67.00–71.50 | 69.39 |
| 3 | — | 1,455 | 64.00–66.50 | 64.83 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,747 | 77.00–82.50 | 80.14 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,259 | 59.00–64.00 | 61.79 |
| 12 | — | 1,271 | 73.50–80.00 | 76.08 |
| 24 | — | 1,285 | 64.50–73.00 | 68.53 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,228 | 120.00–123.00 | 120.85 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | — | 1,316 | 124.00–127.00 | 125.36 |
| Heifers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,009 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,239 | 121.50–122.25 | 121.97 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,465 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,662 | 90.00–96.00 | 93.61 |