Compared to the auction from two weeks ago, feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs steady, over 600 lbs steady to 3.00 higher. The monthly cow special was also held in addition to the feeders with a variety of bred cows and cow/calf pairs in the offering. The demand is strong for all weights and classes of cattle as pastures are now green and the long awaited fat cattle price rally has finally arrived. Demand good and supply moderate.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1-2 | 479 | 159.49 | 764 | 26 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 617 | 158.27 | 976 | 127 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 648 | 152.41 | 987 | 161 |
| Medium 3 | 508 | 135.00 | 686 | 6thin |
| Medium and Large 2-3 | 724 | 104.40 | 756 | 15thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers26 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2 | 258 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 446 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 323 | 198.68/cwt | 193.00–201.00 | 642 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 350 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 658 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2 | 369 | 182.44/cwt | 181.00–184.00 | 673 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2 | 420 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 701 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 444 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 777 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2 | 478 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 808 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 485 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 873 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium 3 | 508 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 686 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 514 | 177.00/cwt | 177.00–177.00 | 910 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 516 | 172.95/cwt | 165.00–180.00 | 892 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2Fleshy | 525 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 751 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 526 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 831 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 572 | 166.63/cwt | 165.50–167.50 | 953 | 34 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 591 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 898 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 613 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 803 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 631 | 156.50/cwt | 156.50–156.50 | 988 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 631 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 896 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 660 | 154.96/cwt | 152.00–160.50 | 1,023 | 26 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 665 | 145.50/cwt | 145.50–145.50 | 968 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 682 | 150.16/cwt | 148.00–160.00 | 1,024 | 42 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2-3Fleshy | 691 | 102.00/cwt | 102.00–102.00 | 705 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 722 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 1,119 | 27 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2 | 738 | 138.50/cwt | 138.50–138.50 | 1,022 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 772 | 138.48/cwt | 136.50–139.00 | 1,069 | 48 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2-3Fleshy | 774 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 836 | 6 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers18 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 406 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 613 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1-2Fleshy | 417 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 651 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 428 | 162.77/cwt | 162.50–163.00 | 697 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 465 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 716 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1-2 | 475 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 703 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 508 | 156.50/cwt | 156.50–156.50 | 795 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 525 | 152.35/cwt | 147.50–160.50 | 800 | 53 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 527 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 748 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1-2 | 568 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 790 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 583 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 845 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 632 | 146.30/cwt | 144.50–147.50 | 925 | 48 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 639 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 895 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 669 | 144.25/cwt | 144.25–144.25 | 965 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 692 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 990 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 705 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 902 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 708 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 984 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 777 | 125.86/cwt | 125.50–127.50 | 978 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 792 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 990 | 11 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 927 | 1,225.00/cwt | 1,225.00–1,225.00 | 11,356 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 928 | 1,175.00/cwt | 1,175.00–1,175.00 | 10,904 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 993 | 1,175.00/cwt | 1,175.00–1,175.00 | 11,668 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,074 | 1,304.25/cwt | 1,275.00–1,325.00 | 14,008 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,108 | 1,425.00/cwt | 1,425.00–1,425.00 | 15,789 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,174 | 1,322.14/cwt | 1,230.00–1,425.00 | 15,522 | 23 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,190 | 959.33/cwt | 800.00–1,040.00 | 11,416 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,195 | 1,200.00/cwt | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 14,340 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,246 | 1,150.00/cwt | 1,150.00–1,150.00 | 14,329 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,253 | 1,229.86/cwt | 1,050.00–1,525.00 | 15,410 | 22 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,357 | 1,573.76/cwt | 1,425.00–1,800.00 | 21,356 | 12 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,060 | 1,937.50/cwt | 1,700.00–2,025.00 | 20,538 | 26 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,110 | 1,810.00/cwt | 1,675.00–1,900.00 | 20,091 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,371 | 1,710.71/cwt | 1,675.00–1,800.00 | 23,454 | 7 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,400 | 1,612.50/cwt | 1,375.00–1,850.00 | 22,575 | 2 |
Compared to the auction from two weeks ago, feeder steers and heifers under 600 lbs steady, over 600 lbs steady to 3.00 higher. The monthly cow special was also held in addition to the feeders with a variety of bred cows and cow/calf pairs in the offering. The demand is strong for all weights and classes of cattle as pastures are now green and the long awaited fat cattle price rally has finally arrived. Demand good and supply moderate.
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,246 | 1,150.00 | 1,150.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 23 | — | 1,174 | 1,230.00–1,425.00 | 1,322.14 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,108 | 1,425.00 | 1,425.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | — | 1,195 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 10 | — | 1,074 | 1,275.00–1,325.00 | 1,304.25 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 22 | — | 1,253 | 1,050.00–1,525.00 | 1,229.86 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,357 | 1,425.00–1,800.00 | 1,573.76 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,190 | 800.00–1,040.00 | 959.33 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | — | 993 | 1,175.00 | 1,175.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 928 | 1,175.00 | 1,175.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | — | 927 | 1,225.00 | 1,225.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,371 | 1,675.00–1,800.00 | 1,710.71 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 1,060 | 1,700.00–2,025.00 | 1,937.50 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,400 | 1,375.00–1,850.00 | 1,612.50 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,110 | 1,675.00–1,900.00 | 1,810.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 583 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 7 | — | 639 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 7 | — | 527 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 692 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 6 | — | 508 | 156.50 | 156.50 |
| 11 | — | 428 | 162.50–163.00 | 162.77 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 705 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 11 | — | 792 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 475 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 3 | — | 568 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 417 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | — | 777 | 125.50–127.50 | 125.86 |
| 8 | — | 669 | 144.25 | 144.25 |
| 22 | — | 708 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 9 | — | 406 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 53 | — | 525 | 147.50–160.50 | 152.35 |
| 48 | — | 632 | 144.50–147.50 | 146.30 |
| 7 | — | 465 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | — | 682 | 148.00–160.00 | 150.16 |
| 2 | — | 350 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| 4 | — | 444 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 27 | — | 722 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 11 | — | 323 | 193.00–201.00 | 198.68 |
| 2 | — | 485 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 9 | — | 514 | 177.00 | 177.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 526 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 478 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| 4 | — | 369 | 181.00–184.00 | 182.44 |
| 4 | — | 420 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 6 | — | 738 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| 5 | — | 258 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 525 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 591 | 152.00 | 152.00 |
| 4 | — | 665 | 145.50 | 145.50 |
| 14 | — | 631 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Steers — Medium 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 508 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 631 | 156.50 | 156.50 |
| 34 | — | 572 | 165.50–167.50 | 166.63 |
| 26 | — | 660 | 152.00–160.50 | 154.96 |
| 48 | — | 772 | 136.50–139.00 | 138.48 |
| 15 | — | 516 | 165.00–180.00 | 172.95 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 613 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2-3 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 691 | 102.00 | 102.00 |
| 6 | — | 774 | 108.00 | 108.00 |