Compared to last week, steers under 650 lb sold steady to firm and heavier weights 5.00-8.00 higher. Heifers sold steady to 6.00 higher with the gain mostly on yearling heifers weighing 600-700 lbs. The quality and condition of most of the cattle was attractive and they didn't have much trouble finding new homes as trade was active and demand was good to very good. Supply was moderate and more new crop calves are showing up each week, however the majority of the feeder offering was still long weaned yearlings. Fed cattle gained a few dollars last week, boxed beef has moved higher and cattle feeders seem optimistic about where the market is headed. For farmers it's go time to get the corn planted. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 637 | 148.72 | 948 | 626 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 563 | 147.21 | 829 | 255 |
| Medium 1-2 | 547 | 129.50 | 708 | 9thin |
| Large 1 | 759 | 123.50 | 937 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,708 | 91.62 | 1,565 | 25 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,195 | 69.12 | 826 | 93 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,405 | 69.07 | 971 | 27 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,036 | 62.09 | 643 | 13 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers35 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 326 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 668 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Large 1Unweaned | 369 | 178.50/cwt | 178.50–178.50 | 659 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 381 | 179.03/cwt | 177.00–180.00 | 682 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 395 | 187.75/cwt | 187.75–187.75 | 742 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 417 | 185.50/cwt | 185.50–185.50 | 774 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 421 | 187.03/cwt | 180.50–193.00 | 787 | 28 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 430 | 172.33/cwt | 170.50–175.00 | 741 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 443 | 169.50/cwt | 169.50–169.50 | 751 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Large 1Unweaned | 449 | 170.75/cwt | 170.75–170.75 | 767 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 463 | 170.50/cwt | 170.50–170.50 | 789 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 478 | 183.71/cwt | 179.50–190.50 | 878 | 37 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 478 | 169.60/cwt | 165.50–175.00 | 811 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 522 | 171.95/cwt | 171.50–175.00 | 898 | 29 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 524 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 833 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 526 | 175.57/cwt | 168.00–179.50 | 923 | 56 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 534 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 748 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 571 | 164.45/cwt | 155.00–171.50 | 939 | 40 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 580 | 158.61/cwt | 154.50–159.75 | 920 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 582 | 172.63/cwt | 170.25–178.00 | 1,005 | 75 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 583 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 875 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 608 | 158.51/cwt | 150.00–163.50 | 964 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 613 | 169.75/cwt | 169.75–169.75 | 1,041 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 654 | 149.14/cwt | 149.00–149.50 | 975 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 679 | 157.20/cwt | 144.50–159.00 | 1,067 | 31 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 686 | 162.65/cwt | 154.50–165.00 | 1,116 | 66 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 716 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,074 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 727 | 156.09/cwt | 152.25–160.25 | 1,135 | 46 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 755 | 134.75/cwt | 134.75–134.75 | 1,017 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 774 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 1,153 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 787 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,102 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 822 | 145.02/cwt | 143.50–146.75 | 1,192 | 44 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 867 | 142.10/cwt | 142.10–142.10 | 1,232 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 888 | 125.75/cwt | 125.75–125.75 | 1,117 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 920 | 130.35/cwt | 130.35–130.35 | 1,199 | 59 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 961 | 128.85/cwt | 128.85–128.85 | 1,238 | 22 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers31 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 351 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 632 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 382 | 179.38/cwt | 179.00–180.00 | 685 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 423 | 158.08/cwt | 151.00–163.50 | 669 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 426 | 170.96/cwt | 163.00–181.00 | 728 | 26 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 427 | 169.50/cwt | 169.50–169.50 | 724 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 439 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 685 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 467 | 161.34/cwt | 153.50–165.00 | 753 | 51 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 473 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 785 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 483 | 156.88/cwt | 153.00–159.00 | 758 | 41 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 501 | 155.50/cwt | 155.50–155.50 | 779 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 516 | 154.16/cwt | 151.50–157.00 | 795 | 27 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 521 | 149.15/cwt | 140.50–154.00 | 777 | 39 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 541 | 145.00/cwt | 144.50–146.00 | 784 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1-2 | 547 | 129.50/cwt | 129.50–129.50 | 708 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 562 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 795 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 572 | 148.92/cwt | 143.75–153.00 | 852 | 19 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 582 | 144.69/cwt | 140.00–147.25 | 842 | 56 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 617 | 139.49/cwt | 131.50–145.25 | 861 | 40 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 621 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 854 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 631 | 154.74/cwt | 154.25–155.00 | 976 | 37 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 670 | 136.25/cwt | 136.25–136.25 | 913 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 677 | 146.12/cwt | 140.25–150.25 | 989 | 391 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 686 | 132.94/cwt | 132.25–133.50 | 912 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 706 | 135.30/cwt | 132.25–138.10 | 955 | 30 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 713 | 133.25/cwt | 133.25–133.25 | 950 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 722 | 149.75/cwt | 149.75–149.75 | 1,081 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 759 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 937 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 763 | 130.75/cwt | 130.75–130.75 | 998 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 765 | 128.25/cwt | 128.25–128.25 | 981 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 849 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,138 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 915 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,208 | 8 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 335 | 194.00/cwt | 194.00–194.00 | 650 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 394 | 174.50/cwt | 174.50–174.50 | 688 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 414 | 182.55/cwt | 179.00–186.00 | 756 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 489 | 161.24/cwt | 160.00–162.50 | 788 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 494 | 167.49/cwt | 163.00–173.50 | 827 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 567 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 822 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 620 | 146.64/cwt | 144.50–150.00 | 909 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,462 | 77.24/cwt | 74.00–82.50 | 1,129 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,664 | 89.45/cwt | 85.00–93.50 | 1,488 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,917 | 102.09/cwt | 96.00–106.50 | 1,957 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,955 | 109.24/cwt | 108.50–110.00 | 2,136 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,034 | 61.43/cwt | 54.50–63.50 | 635 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,055 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 739 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,189 | 67.40/cwt | 62.50–71.50 | 801 | 65 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,196 | 73.49/cwt | 69.50–78.50 | 879 | 27 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,345 | 72.81/cwt | 72.00–73.50 | 979 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,410 | 68.77/cwt | 64.50–71.00 | 970 | 25 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,585 | 62.50/cwt | 62.50–62.50 | 991 | 1 |
| Replacement Cattle · Stock Cows2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,022 | 87.35/cwt | 78.00–100.00 | 893 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,219 | 73.79/cwt | 66.00–88.00 | 900 | 7 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,285 | 64.73/cwt | 60.00–70.00 | 832 | 10 |
Compared to last week, steers under 650 lb sold steady to firm and heavier weights 5.00-8.00 higher. Heifers sold steady to 6.00 higher with the gain mostly on yearling heifers weighing 600-700 lbs. The quality and condition of most of the cattle was attractive and they didn't have much trouble finding new homes as trade was active and demand was good to very good. Supply was moderate and more new crop calves are showing up each week, however the majority of the feeder offering was still long weaned yearlings. Fed cattle gained a few dollars last week, boxed beef has moved higher and cattle feeders seem optimistic about where the market is headed. For farmers it's go time to get the corn planted. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 763 | 130.75 | 130.75 |
| 37 | — | 631 | 154.25–155.00 | 154.74 |
| 26 | — | 426 | 163.00–181.00 | 170.96 |
| 7 | — | 722 | 149.75 | 149.75 |
| 8 | — | 849 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 51 | — | 467 | 153.50–165.00 | 161.34 |
| 19 | — | 572 | 143.75–153.00 | 148.92 |
| 27 | — | 516 | 151.50–157.00 | 154.16 |
| 5 | — | 382 | 179.00–180.00 | 179.38 |
| 391 | — | 677 | 140.25–150.25 | 146.12 |
| 8 | — | 915 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | — | 521 | 140.50–154.00 | 149.15 |
| 40 | — | 617 | 131.50–145.25 | 139.49 |
| 41 | — | 483 | 153.00–159.00 | 156.88 |
| 56 | — | 582 | 140.00–147.25 | 144.69 |
| 30 | — | 706 | 132.25–138.10 | 135.30 |
| 16 | — | 423 | 151.00–163.50 | 158.08 |
| 4 | — | 765 | 128.25 | 128.25 |
| 9 | — | 686 | 132.25–133.50 | 132.94 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 713 | 133.25 | 133.25 |
| 4 | — | 621 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| 6 | — | 670 | 136.25 | 136.25 |
| 5 | — | 562 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 439 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 9 | — | 541 | 144.50–146.00 | 145.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 759 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 473 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 4 | — | 351 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 8 | — | 501 | 155.50 | 155.50 |
| 5 | — | 427 | 169.50 | 169.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 547 | 129.50 | 129.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 620 | 144.50–150.00 | 146.64 |
| 5 | — | 335 | 194.00 | 194.00 |
| 4 | — | 414 | 179.00–186.00 | 182.55 |
| 7 | — | 494 | 163.00–173.50 | 167.49 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 489 | 160.00–162.50 | 161.24 |
| 3 | — | 567 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 394 | 174.50 | 174.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | — | 478 | 179.50–190.50 | 183.71 |
| 44 | — | 822 | 143.50–146.75 | 145.02 |
| 28 | — | 421 | 180.50–193.00 | 187.03 |
| 8 | — | 613 | 169.75 | 169.75 |
| 56 | — | 526 | 168.00–179.50 | 175.57 |
| 17 | — | 395 | 187.75 | 187.75 |
| 66 | — | 686 | 154.50–165.00 | 162.65 |
| 46 | — | 727 | 152.25–160.25 | 156.09 |
| 22 | — | 961 | 128.85 | 128.85 |
| 4 | — | 774 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| 75 | — | 582 | 170.25–178.00 | 172.63 |
| 5 | — | 326 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| 17 | — | 867 | 142.10 | 142.10 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 580 | 154.50–159.75 | 158.61 |
| 6 | — | 463 | 170.50 | 170.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 430 | 170.50–175.00 | 172.33 |
| 8 | — | 608 | 150.00–163.50 | 158.51 |
| 6 | — | 381 | 177.00–180.00 | 179.03 |
| 31 | — | 679 | 144.50–159.00 | 157.20 |
| 40 | — | 571 | 155.00–171.50 | 164.45 |
| 29 | — | 522 | 171.50–175.00 | 171.95 |
| 16 | — | 478 | 165.50–175.00 | 169.60 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 417 | 185.50 | 185.50 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 583 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 6 | — | 443 | 169.50 | 169.50 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 449 | 170.75 | 170.75 |
| 6 | — | 369 | 178.50 | 178.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 654 | 149.00–149.50 | 149.14 |
| 59 | — | 920 | 130.35 | 130.35 |
| 15 | — | 787 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 524 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 6 | — | 716 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 534 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 888 | 125.75 | 125.75 |
| 14 | — | 755 | 134.75 | 134.75 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,585 | 62.50 | 62.50 |
| 27 | — | 1,196 | 69.50–78.50 | 73.49 |
| 65 | — | 1,189 | 62.50–71.50 | 67.40 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,055 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,034 | 54.50–63.50 | 61.43 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,345 | 72.00–73.50 | 72.81 |
| 25 | — | 1,410 | 64.50–71.00 | 68.77 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,917 | 96.00–106.50 | 102.09 |
| 12 | — | 1,664 | 85.00–93.50 | 89.45 |
| 5 | — | 1,462 | 74.00–82.50 | 77.24 |
| 2 | — | 1,955 | 108.50–110.00 | 109.24 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,219 | 66.00–88.00 | 73.79 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,022 | 78.00–100.00 | 87.35 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 10 | — | 1,285 | 60.00–70.00 | 64.73 |