Compared to last week, 600-700 lb. steers sold steady to 5.00 higher. The light supply did not provide much in the way of true comparisons on other weights and classes. The offering was made of mostly small packages, singles and odds and ends with overall quality not as attractive as typical. Demand for feeders varied drastically based upon heath risk associated with each consignment. The few larger consignments of weaned and worked calves that were slicked off found a lot more interest than those which were pulled right from the cows and likely would have seen better management in a more normal year. Drought conditions and lack of feed continues to leave many producers with no choice but to sell sooner than they wish and likely responsible for the absence of vaccination or weaning programs. Although some producers continue to miss out on moisture many have now received some rain since last week's sale, with a few luckiest folks seeing two or three inches. Much unlike previous weeks if not months now, there was a slight spark seen in demand for replacements some of which came from other states. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 624 | 277.47 | 1,732 | 100 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 541 | 264.67 | 1,431 | 88 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 477 | 241.47 | 1,151 | 25 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,579 | 128.51 | 2,029 | 17 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,350 | 111.32 | 1,503 | 48 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,108 | 103.18 | 1,143 | 70 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 982 | 97.46 | 957 | 33 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,007 | $1,682 | 18 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,045 | $1,481 | 5 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers23 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 324 | 270.00/cwt | 268.00–274.00 | 875 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 357 | 258.00/cwt | 258.00–258.00 | 921 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 380 | 306.00/cwt | 306.00–306.00 | 1,163 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 395 | 260.00/cwt | 260.00–260.00 | 1,027 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 413 | 283.68/cwt | 278.00–298.00 | 1,172 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 428 | 240.39/cwt | 240.00–241.00 | 1,029 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 461 | 277.35/cwt | 260.00–280.50 | 1,279 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 489 | 239.07/cwt | 230.00–241.00 | 1,169 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 509 | 280.00/cwt | 280.00–280.00 | 1,425 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 526 | 260.06/cwt | 252.00–265.00 | 1,368 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 529 | 229.00/cwt | 229.00–229.00 | 1,211 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 532 | 223.00/cwt | 223.00–223.00 | 1,186 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 533 | 293.20/cwt | 290.00–300.00 | 1,563 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 562 | 290.50/cwt | 290.50–290.50 | 1,633 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 565 | 269.33/cwt | 260.00–274.00 | 1,522 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 585 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 1,375 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 612 | 248.00/cwt | 248.00–248.00 | 1,518 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 613 | 282.86/cwt | 275.50–284.75 | 1,734 | 58 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 629 | 265.02/cwt | 260.00–269.00 | 1,667 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 658 | 265.50/cwt | 265.50–265.50 | 1,747 | 19 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 659 | 258.36/cwt | 250.50–261.00 | 1,703 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 1,744 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 766 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 1,838 | 8 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers24 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 335 | 234.00/cwt | 234.00–234.00 | 784 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 378 | 243.62/cwt | 242.00–248.00 | 921 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 384 | 218.06/cwt | 214.00–220.00 | 837 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 413 | 257.00/cwt | 257.00–257.00 | 1,061 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 432 | 215.95/cwt | 213.50–219.00 | 933 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 445 | 242.39/cwt | 241.00–243.00 | 1,079 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 464 | 217.95/cwt | 216.00–224.00 | 1,011 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 477 | 227.88/cwt | 220.00–233.00 | 1,087 | 29 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 482 | 208.33/cwt | 207.00–209.00 | 1,004 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 486 | 242.71/cwt | 237.00–246.00 | 1,180 | 19 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 520 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 1,040 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 522 | 190.18/cwt | 178.00–198.00 | 993 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 530 | 227.62/cwt | 221.00–233.00 | 1,206 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 541 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 1,136 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 558 | 219.00/cwt | 218.00–222.00 | 1,222 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 577 | 241.00/cwt | 241.00–241.00 | 1,391 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | 587 | 209.60/cwt | 200.00–211.00 | 1,230 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | 592 | 237.00/cwt | 237.00–237.00 | 1,403 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 625 | 202.00/cwt | 202.00–202.00 | 1,263 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 635 | 216.00/cwt | 216.00–216.00 | 1,372 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 666 | 213.44/cwt | 211.00–215.00 | 1,422 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 697 | 216.00/cwt | 216.00–216.00 | 1,506 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 732 | 215.63/cwt | 213.00–220.00 | 1,578 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 783 | 217.00/cwt | 217.00–217.00 | 1,699 | 3 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 383 | 241.79/cwt | 241.00–246.00 | 926 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 415 | 246.53/cwt | 244.50–249.00 | 1,023 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 463 | 251.32/cwt | 240.00–255.00 | 1,164 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 522 | 232.96/cwt | 220.00–246.00 | 1,216 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 562 | 233.29/cwt | 230.00–235.00 | 1,311 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 630 | 222.00/cwt | 222.00–222.00 | 1,399 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,320 | 129.68/cwt | 127.00–133.00 | 1,712 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,483 | 112.41/cwt | 107.00–117.00 | 1,667 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,788 | 135.83/cwt | 134.00–139.00 | 2,429 | 8 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 973 | 94.23/cwt | 86.00–100.50 | 917 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 995 | 101.85/cwt | 97.00–105.00 | 1,013 | 14 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,093 | 101.83/cwt | 97.00–105.50 | 1,113 | 55 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,125 | 102.63/cwt | 102.00–103.00 | 1,155 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,143 | 110.30/cwt | 106.00–120.00 | 1,261 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,293 | 94.01/cwt | 93.00–95.00 | 1,216 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,303 | 108.88/cwt | 105.00–114.00 | 1,419 | 29 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,477 | 117.36/cwt | 113.00–123.00 | 1,733 | 16 |
| Replacement Cattle · Stock Cows2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 846 | 111.98/cwt | 107.00–117.00 | 947 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fancy | 953 | 159.69/cwt | 159.00–161.00 | 1,522 | 3 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 2 | 975 | 1,425.00/head | 1,425.00–1,425.00 | 1,425 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,000 | 2,075.00/head | 2,075.00–2,075.00 | 2,075 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,018 | 1,609.09/head | 1,600.00–1,700.00 | 1,609 | 11 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,025 | 1,385.00/head | 1,385.00–1,385.00 | 1,385 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,075 | 1,625.00/head | 1,625.00–1,625.00 | 1,625 | 2 |
Compared to last week, 600-700 lb. steers sold steady to 5.00 higher. The light supply did not provide much in the way of true comparisons on other weights and classes. The offering was made of mostly small packages, singles and odds and ends with overall quality not as attractive as typical. Demand for feeders varied drastically based upon heath risk associated with each consignment. The few larger consignments of weaned and worked calves that were slicked off found a lot more interest than those which were pulled right from the cows and likely would have seen better management in a more normal year. Drought conditions and lack of feed continues to leave many producers with no choice but to sell sooner than they wish and likely responsible for the absence of vaccination or weaning programs. Although some producers continue to miss out on moisture many have now received some rain since last week's sale, with a few luckiest folks seeing two or three inches. Much unlike previous weeks if not months now, there was a slight spark seen in demand for replacements some of which came from other states. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 635 | 216.00 | 216.00 |
| 9 | — | 732 | 213.00–220.00 | 215.63 |
| 16 | — | 530 | 221.00–233.00 | 227.62 |
| 19 | — | 486 | 237.00–246.00 | 242.71 |
| 13 | — | 445 | 241.00–243.00 | 242.39 |
| 3 | — | 783 | 217.00 | 217.00 |
| 2 | — | 697 | 216.00 | 216.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | — | 477 | 220.00–233.00 | 227.88 |
| 3 | — | 335 | 234.00 | 234.00 |
| 6 | — | 378 | 242.00–248.00 | 243.62 |
| 8 | — | 558 | 218.00–222.00 | 219.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 587 | 200.00–211.00 | 209.60 |
| 6 | — | 384 | 214.00–220.00 | 218.06 |
| 12 | — | 432 | 213.50–219.00 | 215.95 |
| 3 | — | 482 | 207.00–209.00 | 208.33 |
| 2 | — | 520 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 413 | 257.00 | 257.00 |
| 10 | — | 577 | 241.00 | 241.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 625 | 202.00 | 202.00 |
| 3 | — | 541 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 8 | — | 464 | 216.00–224.00 | 217.95 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 522 | 178.00–198.00 | 190.18 |
| 8 | — | 666 | 211.00–215.00 | 213.44 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 592 | 237.00 | 237.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 533 | 290.00–300.00 | 293.20 |
| 58 | — | 613 | 275.50–284.75 | 282.86 |
| 19 | — | 658 | 265.50 | 265.50 |
| 8 | — | 562 | 290.50 | 290.50 |
| 8 | — | 766 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 585 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| 10 | — | 489 | 230.00–241.00 | 239.07 |
| 5 | — | 428 | 240.00–241.00 | 240.39 |
| 2 | — | 612 | 248.00 | 248.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 565 | 260.00–274.00 | 269.33 |
| 16 | — | 659 | 250.50–261.00 | 258.36 |
| 7 | — | 461 | 260.00–280.50 | 277.35 |
| 8 | — | 526 | 252.00–265.00 | 260.06 |
| 4 | — | 413 | 278.00–298.00 | 283.68 |
| 9 | — | 629 | 260.00–269.00 | 265.02 |
| 3 | — | 380 | 306.00 | 306.00 |
| 2 | — | 750 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 532 | 223.00 | 223.00 |
| 4 | — | 357 | 258.00 | 258.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 324 | 268.00–274.00 | 270.00 |
| 8 | — | 529 | 229.00 | 229.00 |
| 4 | — | 395 | 260.00 | 260.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 509 | 280.00 | 280.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 415 | 244.50–249.00 | 246.53 |
| 6 | — | 383 | 241.00–246.00 | 241.79 |
| 3 | — | 562 | 230.00–235.00 | 233.29 |
| 3 | — | 630 | 222.00 | 222.00 |
| 9 | — | 522 | 220.00–246.00 | 232.96 |
| 4 | — | 463 | 240.00–255.00 | 251.32 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | — | 1,093 | 97.00–105.50 | 101.83 |
| 13 | — | 1,143 | 106.00–120.00 | 110.30 |
| 2 | — | 1,293 | 93.00–95.00 | 94.01 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 973 | 86.00–100.50 | 94.23 |
| 14 | — | 995 | 97.00–105.00 | 101.85 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | — | 1,303 | 105.00–114.00 | 108.88 |
| 3 | — | 1,125 | 102.00–103.00 | 102.63 |
| 16 | — | 1,477 | 113.00–123.00 | 117.36 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,483 | 107.00–117.00 | 112.41 |
| 5 | — | 1,320 | 127.00–133.00 | 129.68 |
| 8 | — | 1,788 | 134.00–139.00 | 135.83 |
| 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 | 8 | — | 846 | 107.00–117.00 | 111.98 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 953 | 159.00–161.00 | 159.69 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,075 | 1,625.00 | 1,625.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,025 | 1,385.00 | 1,385.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,000 | 2,075.00 | 2,075.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 1,018 | 1,600.00–1,700.00 | 1,609.09 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 975 | 1,425.00 | 1,425.00 |