Compared to last week, comparable sales of steer calves weighing 500-600 lbs and 650-700 lbs sold mostly steady, with 700-750 lb steers trading 3.00-5.00 higher and a light test over 800 lbs selling with a higher undertone. Feeder heifers weighing 400-500 lbs on a light test sold with a higher undertone, 500-650 lbs sold 3.00-5.00 higher and a pot load of heifers weighing 705 lbs sold with a higher undertone. Demand was moderate to good with supply moderate. Despite the production challenges that continue to plague the cattle feeding industry feeder cattle prices are holding up very well. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 295 | 147.75 | 436 | 20 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 575 | 137.72 | 792 | 417 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 492 | 136.23 | 671 | 78 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,857 | 91.21 | 1,694 | 19 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,501 | 61.34 | 921 | 6thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,276 | 56.72 | 724 | 17 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,046 | 51.04 | 534 | 20 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers24 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 302 | 170.25/cwt | 170.25–170.25 | 514 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350 | 166.50/cwt | 166.50–166.50 | 583 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 355 | 160.50/cwt | 160.50–160.50 | 570 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 414 | 163.60/cwt | 161.50–166.00 | 677 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 443 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 698 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 464 | 168.91/cwt | 167.50–169.50 | 784 | 20 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 471 | 153.50/cwt | 153.50–153.50 | 723 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 475 | 162.39/cwt | 157.00–165.00 | 771 | 25 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 512 | 166.62/cwt | 164.00–167.50 | 853 | 24 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 532 | 151.92/cwt | 146.75–155.35 | 808 | 36 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 562 | 142.93/cwt | 141.50–145.25 | 803 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 567 | 148.34/cwt | 145.25–155.50 | 841 | 27 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 572 | 143.25/cwt | 143.25–143.25 | 819 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 594 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 843 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 611 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 776 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 618 | 143.83/cwt | 141.50–145.50 | 889 | 32 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 644 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 886 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 657 | 142.54/cwt | 138.75–147.00 | 936 | 44 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 660 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 901 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 711 | 138.65/cwt | 135.00–140.50 | 986 | 31 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 751 | 136.60/cwt | 136.25–136.75 | 1,026 | 24 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 833 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 1,033 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 924 | 111.00/cwt | 111.00–111.00 | 1,026 | 50 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,052 | 104.85/cwt | 104.85–104.85 | 1,103 | 31 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers21 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 271 | 167.25/cwt | 167.25–167.25 | 453 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 295 | 147.75/cwt | 147.75–147.75 | 436 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 318 | 153.25/cwt | 153.25–153.25 | 487 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 372 | 155.41/cwt | 155.00–156.00 | 578 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 396 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 642 | 19 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 409 | 154.05/cwt | 151.00–156.00 | 630 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 440 | 145.75/cwt | 145.75–145.75 | 641 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 463 | 149.08/cwt | 144.00–153.00 | 690 | 63 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 485 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 616 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 492 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 689 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 510 | 140.38/cwt | 135.00–144.75 | 716 | 66 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 521 | 130.42/cwt | 129.75–131.00 | 679 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 546 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 710 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 562 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 708 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 571 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 714 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 586 | 135.69/cwt | 135.00–135.75 | 795 | 34 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600 | 123.75/cwt | 123.75–123.75 | 743 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 611 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 703 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 621 | 134.03/cwt | 130.00–137.50 | 832 | 114 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 704 | 127.60/cwt | 126.75–127.85 | 898 | 91 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 717 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 846 | 5 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 671 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 805 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,578 | 77.29/cwt | 74.50–80.00 | 1,220 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,873 | 87.38/cwt | 84.00–90.50 | 1,637 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,901 | 96.68/cwt | 93.00–100.00 | 1,838 | 10 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,003 | 59.37/cwt | 57.50–61.00 | 595 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,045 | 45.72/cwt | 41.00–49.00 | 478 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,062 | 53.00/cwt | 50.00–56.00 | 563 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,249 | 56.11/cwt | 53.00–59.00 | 701 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,269 | 64.49/cwt | 64.00–66.00 | 818 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,378 | 48.38/cwt | 46.00–51.50 | 667 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,493 | 62.77/cwt | 61.00–65.50 | 937 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,518 | 58.49/cwt | 58.00–59.00 | 888 | 2 |
Compared to last week, comparable sales of steer calves weighing 500-600 lbs and 650-700 lbs sold mostly steady, with 700-750 lb steers trading 3.00-5.00 higher and a light test over 800 lbs selling with a higher undertone. Feeder heifers weighing 400-500 lbs on a light test sold with a higher undertone, 500-650 lbs sold 3.00-5.00 higher and a pot load of heifers weighing 705 lbs sold with a higher undertone. Demand was moderate to good with supply moderate. Despite the production challenges that continue to plague the cattle feeding industry feeder cattle prices are holding up very well. Slaughter cows sold steady to firm.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 464 | 167.50–169.50 | 168.91 |
| 7 | — | 833 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| 44 | — | 657 | 138.75–147.00 | 142.54 |
| 31 | — | 711 | 135.00–140.50 | 138.65 |
| 27 | — | 567 | 145.25–155.50 | 148.34 |
| 24 | — | 751 | 136.25–136.75 | 136.60 |
| 24 | — | 512 | 164.00–167.50 | 166.62 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 572 | 143.25 | 143.25 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 302 | 170.25 | 170.25 |
| 14 | — | 355 | 160.50 | 160.50 |
| 3 | — | 611 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | — | 532 | 146.75–155.35 | 151.92 |
| 32 | — | 618 | 141.50–145.50 | 143.83 |
| 30 | — | 414 | 161.50–166.00 | 163.60 |
| 25 | — | 475 | 157.00–165.00 | 162.39 |
| 16 | — | 562 | 141.50–145.25 | 142.93 |
| 9 | — | 660 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| 5 | — | 350 | 166.50 | 166.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 471 | 153.50 | 153.50 |
| 6 | — | 443 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| 5 | — | 644 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | — | 924 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| 31 | — | 1,052 | 104.85 | 104.85 |
| 14 | — | 594 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 409 | 151.00–156.00 | 154.05 |
| 114 | — | 621 | 130.00–137.50 | 134.03 |
| 91 | — | 704 | 126.75–127.85 | 127.60 |
| 66 | — | 510 | 135.00–144.75 | 140.38 |
| 63 | — | 463 | 144.00–153.00 | 149.08 |
| 34 | — | 586 | 135.00–135.75 | 135.69 |
| 19 | — | 396 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 562 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 4 | — | 546 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 295 | 147.75 | 147.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 600 | 123.75 | 123.75 |
| 10 | — | 372 | 155.00–156.00 | 155.41 |
| 9 | — | 521 | 129.75–131.00 | 130.42 |
| 6 | — | 440 | 145.75 | 145.75 |
| 6 | — | 318 | 153.25 | 153.25 |
| 6 | — | 271 | 167.25 | 167.25 |
| 5 | — | 717 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| 5 | — | 492 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 3 | — | 571 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 485 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| 6 | — | 611 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 671 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,873 | 84.00–90.50 | 87.38 |
| 2 | — | 1,578 | 74.50–80.00 | 77.29 |
| 10 | — | 1,901 | 93.00–100.00 | 96.68 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,062 | 50.00–56.00 | 53.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,045 | 41.00–49.00 | 45.72 |
| 3 | — | 1,003 | 57.50–61.00 | 59.37 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,493 | 61.00–65.50 | 62.77 |
| 2 | — | 1,518 | 58.00–59.00 | 58.49 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,249 | 53.00–59.00 | 56.11 |
| 4 | — | 1,269 | 64.00–66.00 | 64.49 |
| 3 | — | 1,378 | 46.00–51.50 | 48.38 |