Compared to last week, steers sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher and heifers steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Nearly all the cattle on offer this week were weaned and most in pretty good condition. Those carrying a little flesh weren't docked too hard as interest in grass cattle starts to return. Heavy cattle were in pretty short supply and met with light demand as feedlots start to back up with slaughter ready cattle that can't catch a trip to the processor. Wholesale beef prices are surging, pressuring retailers to stretch product or raise prices, while the cattle feeder continues to take it on the chin. Supply light, demand moderate.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 513 | 167.47 | 859 | 107 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 564 | 153.95 | 868 | 180 |
| Medium 1-2 | 605 | 138.50 | 838 | 3thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,946 | 95.39 | 1,856 | 7thin |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,770 | 69.27 | 1,226 | 4thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,314 | 62.82 | 825 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,221 | 61.07 | 745 | 31 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,128 | 52.31 | 590 | 24 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers16 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 390 | 170.78/cwt | 167.00–178.00 | 666 | 19 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 428 | 176.09/cwt | 174.50–179.00 | 754 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 442 | 163.83/cwt | 158.50–169.00 | 724 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 476 | 178.59/cwt | 177.00–179.50 | 850 | 32 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 489 | 164.82/cwt | 163.00–165.25 | 806 | 23 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 507 | 170.18/cwt | 170.00–170.25 | 863 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 530 | 163.46/cwt | 162.50–164.00 | 866 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 538 | 161.18/cwt | 155.50–166.50 | 867 | 36 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 560 | 158.64/cwt | 154.75–163.50 | 888 | 26 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 575 | 150.43/cwt | 147.50–151.75 | 865 | 23 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2Fleshy | 605 | 138.50/cwt | 138.50–138.50 | 838 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 617 | 146.67/cwt | 145.75–147.25 | 905 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 644 | 145.50/cwt | 145.50–145.50 | 937 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 659 | 142.63/cwt | 137.00–143.25 | 940 | 43 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 715 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 983 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 798 | 120.50/cwt | 120.50–120.50 | 962 | 6 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers18 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 322 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 525 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 382 | 152.71/cwt | 148.50–156.00 | 583 | 26 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 384 | 149.50/cwt | 149.50–149.50 | 574 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 405 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 593 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 437 | 144.07/cwt | 139.50–149.50 | 630 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 474 | 137.32/cwt | 135.75–143.00 | 651 | 23 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 481 | 139.68/cwt | 137.75–142.00 | 672 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 527 | 139.59/cwt | 135.00–141.50 | 736 | 31 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 552 | 136.50/cwt | 136.50–136.50 | 753 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 580 | 132.25/cwt | 124.50–136.00 | 767 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 614 | 122.89/cwt | 120.00–125.00 | 755 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 626 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 808 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 645 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 774 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 656 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 810 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 745 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 745 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 760 | 100.50/cwt | 100.50–100.50 | 764 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 768 | 105.05/cwt | 104.00–106.50 | 807 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1-2 | 846 | 103.50/cwt | 103.50–103.50 | 876 | 4 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 637 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 758 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,946 | 95.39/cwt | 92.50–99.00 | 1,856 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,015 | 42.46/cwt | 41.00–44.00 | 431 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,151 | 54.28/cwt | 48.00–60.50 | 625 | 20 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,202 | 61.03/cwt | 54.00–65.00 | 734 | 24 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,238 | 51.64/cwt | 51.00–53.00 | 639 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,267 | 61.74/cwt | 56.00–65.00 | 782 | 14 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,319 | 68.40/cwt | 67.00–70.50 | 902 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,423 | 65.33/cwt | 64.00–67.00 | 930 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,770 | 69.27/cwt | 68.00–72.00 | 1,226 | 4 |
Compared to last week, steers sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher and heifers steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Nearly all the cattle on offer this week were weaned and most in pretty good condition. Those carrying a little flesh weren't docked too hard as interest in grass cattle starts to return. Heavy cattle were in pretty short supply and met with light demand as feedlots start to back up with slaughter ready cattle that can't catch a trip to the processor. Wholesale beef prices are surging, pressuring retailers to stretch product or raise prices, while the cattle feeder continues to take it on the chin. Supply light, demand moderate.
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 1,202 | 54.00–65.00 | 61.03 |
| 4 | — | 1,319 | 67.00–70.50 | 68.40 |
| 3 | — | 1,238 | 51.00–53.00 | 51.64 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,015 | 41.00–44.00 | 42.46 |
| 20 | — | 1,151 | 48.00–60.50 | 54.28 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,267 | 56.00–65.00 | 61.74 |
| 6 | — | 1,423 | 64.00–67.00 | 65.33 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,770 | 68.00–72.00 | 69.27 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,946 | 92.50–99.00 | 95.39 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 322 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 13 | — | 405 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| 31 | — | 527 | 135.00–141.50 | 139.59 |
| 10 | — | 552 | 136.50 | 136.50 |
| 26 | — | 382 | 148.50–156.00 | 152.71 |
| 8 | — | 626 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 22 | — | 481 | 137.75–142.00 | 139.68 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 614 | 120.00–125.00 | 122.89 |
| 17 | — | 768 | 104.00–106.50 | 105.05 |
| 4 | — | 384 | 149.50 | 149.50 |
| 9 | — | 580 | 124.50–136.00 | 132.25 |
| 23 | — | 474 | 135.75–143.00 | 137.32 |
| 8 | — | 656 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 20 | — | 437 | 139.50–149.50 | 144.07 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 745 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 3 | — | 760 | 100.50 | 100.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 846 | 103.50 | 103.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 645 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 530 | 162.50–164.00 | 163.46 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 428 | 174.50–179.00 | 176.09 |
| 11 | — | 507 | 170.00–170.25 | 170.18 |
| 26 | — | 560 | 154.75–163.50 | 158.64 |
| 13 | — | 617 | 145.75–147.25 | 146.67 |
| 32 | — | 476 | 177.00–179.50 | 178.59 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 798 | 120.50 | 120.50 |
| 14 | — | 442 | 158.50–169.00 | 163.83 |
| 23 | — | 575 | 147.50–151.75 | 150.43 |
| 8 | — | 644 | 145.50 | 145.50 |
| 19 | — | 390 | 167.00–178.00 | 170.78 |
| 36 | — | 538 | 155.50–166.50 | 161.18 |
| 8 | — | 715 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| 23 | — | 489 | 163.00–165.25 | 164.82 |
| 43 | — | 659 | 137.00–143.25 | 142.63 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 605 | 138.50 | 138.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 637 | 119.00 | 119.00 |