Compared to last week's sharp upturn, steers and heifers sold mostly 10.00 to 15.00 lower with the exception of some 500-550 lb steers that found a few more outlets and sold 2.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter cows 6.00 to 7.00 lower. The big bounce the local cash market experienced last week turned out to be short lived as buyers all came in prepared to buy cattle at sharply lower money. Even after weeks of volatility, Thursday's limit down move for LC and FC contracts seemed especially discouraging amidst rumors of plant disruptions that surfaced midweek. Fear of the unknown is currently in the driver's seat. Supply and demand moderate.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 2 | 394 | 156.50 | 617 | 7thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 609 | 143.35 | 873 | 106 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 658 | 142.40 | 938 | 245 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,849 | 84.81 | 1,568 | 7thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,380 | 56.09 | 774 | 30 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,203 | 50.90 | 612 | 34 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,096 | 42.74 | 469 | 18 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers16 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 352 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 581 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 394 | 156.50/cwt | 156.50–156.50 | 617 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 435 | 170.75/cwt | 169.00–175.00 | 743 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 440 | 164.38/cwt | 164.00–165.00 | 723 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 467 | 169.13/cwt | 167.50–172.00 | 790 | 21 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 532 | 168.58/cwt | 166.50–169.50 | 897 | 38 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 570 | 155.83/cwt | 149.00–158.00 | 888 | 24 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 583 | 148.42/cwt | 145.00–154.50 | 865 | 36 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 606 | 149.50/cwt | 149.50–149.50 | 906 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 628 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 882 | 33 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 652 | 145.50/cwt | 145.50–145.50 | 949 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 662 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 920 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 702 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 927 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 725 | 131.36/cwt | 129.50–135.00 | 952 | 54 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 819 | 107.00/cwt | 107.00–107.00 | 876 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 872 | 108.75/cwt | 108.75–108.75 | 948 | 60 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers17 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 272 | 144.50/cwt | 144.50–144.50 | 393 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 313 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 444 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 384 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 547 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 415 | 140.47/cwt | 139.75–145.00 | 583 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 474 | 148.50/cwt | 148.50–148.50 | 704 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 481 | 134.80/cwt | 134.50–135.50 | 648 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 508 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 660 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 514 | 136.97/cwt | 136.50–137.25 | 704 | 21 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 570 | 124.96/cwt | 122.50–126.25 | 712 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 575 | 129.50/cwt | 129.50–129.50 | 745 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 618 | 125.90/cwt | 122.50–130.00 | 778 | 57 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 631 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 757 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 654 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 785 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 659 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 791 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 685 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 795 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 752 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 887 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 813 | 98.50/cwt | 98.50–98.50 | 801 | 4 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,849 | 84.81/cwt | 82.00–90.00 | 1,568 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,068 | 37.97/cwt | 35.50–44.00 | 406 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,119 | 46.55/cwt | 44.00–48.50 | 521 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,189 | 52.14/cwt | 48.00–57.00 | 620 | 26 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,247 | 46.89/cwt | 45.00–47.50 | 585 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,380 | 56.09/cwt | 51.50–59.50 | 774 | 30 |
Compared to last week's sharp upturn, steers and heifers sold mostly 10.00 to 15.00 lower with the exception of some 500-550 lb steers that found a few more outlets and sold 2.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter cows 6.00 to 7.00 lower. The big bounce the local cash market experienced last week turned out to be short lived as buyers all came in prepared to buy cattle at sharply lower money. Even after weeks of volatility, Thursday's limit down move for LC and FC contracts seemed especially discouraging amidst rumors of plant disruptions that surfaced midweek. Fear of the unknown is currently in the driver's seat. Supply and demand moderate.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 575 | 129.50 | 129.50 |
| 6 | — | 474 | 148.50 | 148.50 |
| 57 | — | 618 | 122.50–130.00 | 125.90 |
| 5 | — | 659 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 21 | — | 514 | 136.50–137.25 | 136.97 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 508 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 6 | — | 313 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 10 | — | 631 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 22 | — | 415 | 139.75–145.00 | 140.47 |
| 5 | — | 654 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 8 | — | 384 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| 17 | — | 570 | 122.50–126.25 | 124.96 |
| 4 | — | 813 | 98.50 | 98.50 |
| 6 | — | 752 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| 17 | — | 481 | 134.50–135.50 | 134.80 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 272 | 144.50 | 144.50 |
| 4 | — | 685 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 606 | 149.50 | 149.50 |
| 22 | — | 435 | 169.00–175.00 | 170.75 |
| 54 | — | 725 | 129.50–135.00 | 131.36 |
| 21 | — | 467 | 167.50–172.00 | 169.13 |
| 38 | — | 532 | 166.50–169.50 | 168.58 |
| 18 | — | 652 | 145.50 | 145.50 |
| 24 | — | 570 | 149.00–158.00 | 155.83 |
| 60 | — | 872 | 108.75 | 108.75 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 819 | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| 14 | — | 662 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 3 | — | 352 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 8 | — | 440 | 164.00–165.00 | 164.38 |
| 36 | — | 583 | 145.00–154.50 | 148.42 |
| 7 | — | 702 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 33 | — | 628 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 394 | 156.50 | 156.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | — | 1,189 | 48.00–57.00 | 52.14 |
| 8 | — | 1,247 | 45.00–47.50 | 46.89 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,119 | 44.00–48.50 | 46.55 |
| 8 | — | 1,068 | 35.50–44.00 | 37.97 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | — | 1,380 | 51.50–59.50 | 56.09 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,849 | 82.00–90.00 | 84.81 |