Based on limited comparisons with last week, feeder steers under 600 lbs 2.00-5.00 higher. A few steers over 600 lbs sold with a lower undertone. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs steady to firm with weights over 600 lbs not tested. Slaughter cows 3.00-5.00 higher. Demand good. Light receipts with mud in the area. Feeder futures were lower again Tuesday as grains and oil continue higher. Slaughter cows are defying gravity so far in 2022, moving sharply higher despite larger cow kills.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 442 | 163.36 | 722 | 29 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 524 | 161.98 | 849 | 58 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,683 | 100.50 | 1,692 | 5thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,638 | 85.83 | 1,406 | 3thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,273 | 82.71 | 1,053 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,034 | 69.26 | 716 | 22 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 318 | 222.00/cwt | 222.00–222.00 | 706 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 419 | 221.56/cwt | 214.00–230.00 | 928 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 470 | 194.00/cwt | 194.00–194.00 | 912 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 484 | 210.88/cwt | 203.00–217.00 | 1,021 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 523 | 187.68/cwt | 174.00–194.00 | 982 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 535 | 208.71/cwt | 198.00–215.00 | 1,117 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 553 | 205.50/cwt | 205.50–205.50 | 1,136 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 555 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 999 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 625 | 172.75/cwt | 172.50–173.00 | 1,080 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 659 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,054 | 4 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers15 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 311 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 557 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 331 | 172.00/cwt | 167.00–177.50 | 569 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 375 | 178.11/cwt | 170.00–182.00 | 668 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 411 | 185.02/cwt | 184.00–186.00 | 760 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 417 | 166.75/cwt | 160.00–172.50 | 695 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 473 | 162.89/cwt | 159.00–165.00 | 770 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 475 | 161.70/cwt | 157.00–165.00 | 768 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 476 | 172.43/cwt | 171.00–174.00 | 821 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 510 | 168.63/cwt | 160.00–175.00 | 860 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 518 | 156.50/cwt | 156.00–157.00 | 811 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 579 | 153.12/cwt | 150.00–156.00 | 887 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 632 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 948 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 648 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 907 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Full | 670 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 888 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Full | 707 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 940 | 3 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 369 | 197.50/cwt | 197.50–197.50 | 729 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 458 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 779 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 530 | 174.93/cwt | 172.00–181.00 | 927 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 593 | 148.82/cwt | 144.00–152.00 | 883 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 635 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 921 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 687 | 144.50/cwt | 144.50–144.50 | 993 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 727 | 131.83/cwt | 125.00–138.50 | 958 | 4 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,443 | 72.35/cwt | 70.00–75.00 | 1,044 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,645 | 109.00/cwt | 109.00–109.00 | 1,793 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,943 | 124.39/cwt | 120.00–128.00 | 2,417 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,013 | 80.27/cwt | 78.00–82.50 | 813 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,016 | 64.66/cwt | 64.00–67.50 | 657 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,067 | 73.41/cwt | 68.50–79.50 | 783 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,223 | 84.11/cwt | 78.50–88.00 | 1,029 | 15 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,268 | 90.38/cwt | 88.50–92.50 | 1,146 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,402 | 75.37/cwt | 71.50–78.00 | 1,057 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,560 | 90.00/cwt | 90.00–90.00 | 1,404 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,640 | 88.50/cwt | 88.50–88.50 | 1,451 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,715 | 79.00/cwt | 79.00–79.00 | 1,355 | 1 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,135 | 1,500.00/cwt | 1,500.00–1,500.00 | 17,025 | 2 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Medium 1-2 | 938 | 1,000.00/cwt | 1,000.00–1,000.00 | 9,380 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,202 | 1,266.71/cwt | 1,010.00–1,425.00 | 15,226 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,234 | 988.46/cwt | 950.00–1,025.00 | 12,198 | 4 |
Based on limited comparisons with last week, feeder steers under 600 lbs 2.00-5.00 higher. A few steers over 600 lbs sold with a lower undertone. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs steady to firm with weights over 600 lbs not tested. Slaughter cows 3.00-5.00 higher. Demand good. Light receipts with mud in the area. Feeder futures were lower again Tuesday as grains and oil continue higher. Slaughter cows are defying gravity so far in 2022, moving sharply higher despite larger cow kills.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 632 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 6 | — | 411 | 184.00–186.00 | 185.02 |
| 8 | — | 510 | 160.00–175.00 | 168.63 |
| 8 | — | 476 | 171.00–174.00 | 172.43 |
| 4 | — | 311 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| 14 | — | 579 | 150.00–156.00 | 153.12 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 475 | 157.00–165.00 | 161.70 |
| 4 | — | 518 | 156.00–157.00 | 156.50 |
| 7 | — | 417 | 160.00–172.50 | 166.75 |
| 7 | — | 331 | 167.00–177.50 | 172.00 |
| 3 | — | 375 | 170.00–182.00 | 178.11 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 670 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 648 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 6 | — | 473 | 159.00–165.00 | 162.89 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 707 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 470 | 194.00 | 194.00 |
| 4 | — | 659 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 4 | — | 555 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 523 | 174.00–194.00 | 187.68 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 484 | 203.00–217.00 | 210.88 |
| 17 | — | 419 | 214.00–230.00 | 221.56 |
| 14 | — | 625 | 172.50–173.00 | 172.75 |
| 2 | — | 318 | 222.00 | 222.00 |
| 9 | — | 535 | 198.00–215.00 | 208.71 |
| 7 | — | 553 | 205.50 | 205.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 687 | 144.50 | 144.50 |
| 5 | — | 593 | 144.00–152.00 | 148.82 |
| 3 | — | 458 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 4 | — | 727 | 125.00–138.50 | 131.83 |
| 4 | — | 369 | 197.50 | 197.50 |
| 3 | — | 635 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 6 | — | 530 | 172.00–181.00 | 174.93 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,135 | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ 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) | 3 | — | 938 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 10 | — | 1,202 | 1,010.00–1,425.00 | 1,266.71 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,234 | 950.00–1,025.00 | 988.46 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,943 | 120.00–128.00 | 124.39 |
| 2 | — | 1,443 | 70.00–75.00 | 72.35 |
| 1 | — | 1,645 | 109.00 | 109.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 1,223 | 78.50–88.00 | 84.11 |
| 3 | — | 1,268 | 88.50–92.50 | 90.38 |
| 6 | — | 1,402 | 71.50–78.00 | 75.37 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,560 | 90.00 | 90.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,715 | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,640 | 88.50 | 88.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,013 | 78.00–82.50 | 80.27 |
| 8 | — | 1,067 | 68.50–79.50 | 73.41 |
| 12 | — | 1,016 | 64.00–67.50 | 64.66 |