*Close*
Compared to last week, receipts were too light for an adequate comparison, however undertones were lower for calves and steady for yearlings. Demand was light to moderate on a light supply. Heat advisories and warnings across the area made it difficult for cattle to find a new home, and in the words of my mentor, the late Dave Smith, "The only movement of cattle in this weather is towards the shade." Producers are taking advantage of the dry weather to cut and bale hay, however, some are reporting quality below average as the cool and wet spring delayed growth.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1-2 | 424 | 178.86 | 758 | 22 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 524 | 161.99 | 849 | 119 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 676 | 160.78 | 1,087 | 321 |
| Large 1-2 | 583 | 160.74 | 937 | 17thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 760 | 160.53 | 1,220 | 214 |
| Medium 2 | 491 | 148.65 | 730 | 16thin |
| Medium and Large 2-3 | 603 | 132.50 | 799 | 7thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers30 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 386 | 187.50/cwt | 187.50–187.50 | 724 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2 | 412 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 742 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 434 | 185.54/cwt | 181.00–190.00 | 805 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 438 | 192.63/cwt | 192.00–195.00 | 844 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 439 | 171.25/cwt | 169.00–176.00 | 752 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1-2 | 465 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 814 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 467 | 180.98/cwt | 174.00–187.00 | 845 | 34 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 469 | 165.41/cwt | 155.00–173.00 | 776 | 31 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 474 | 191.41/cwt | 191.00–192.00 | 907 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium 2 | 491 | 148.65/cwt | 146.00–160.00 | 730 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 502 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 929 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 524 | 180.34/cwt | 175.00–183.00 | 945 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 532 | 164.55/cwt | 160.00–171.00 | 875 | 42 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 570 | 168.51/cwt | 161.00–176.00 | 961 | 41 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 573 | 155.30/cwt | 153.00–158.00 | 890 | 21 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 576 | 179.54/cwt | 178.00–181.00 | 1,034 | 21 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 583 | 160.74/cwt | 155.00–163.00 | 937 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 603 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 799 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 628 | 147.82/cwt | 140.00–154.00 | 928 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 629 | 172.87/cwt | 170.00–175.00 | 1,087 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 648 | 165.24/cwt | 165.00–170.00 | 1,071 | 21 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 682 | 157.70/cwt | 155.00–163.00 | 1,076 | 66 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 708 | 161.35/cwt | 157.00–163.00 | 1,142 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 716 | 147.30/cwt | 140.00–154.00 | 1,055 | 40 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 754 | 143.00/cwt | 140.00–145.00 | 1,078 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 787 | 154.75/cwt | 154.75–154.75 | 1,218 | 59 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 822 | 155.50/cwt | 155.50–155.50 | 1,278 | 41 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 823 | 151.12/cwt | 145.00–152.50 | 1,244 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 875 | 149.25/cwt | 149.25–149.25 | 1,306 | 62 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,059 | 135.19/cwt | 135.00–135.50 | 1,432 | 37 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers28 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 304 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 496 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 338 | 141.33/cwt | 131.00–150.00 | 478 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 374 | 148.10/cwt | 143.00–150.00 | 554 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 384 | 158.94/cwt | 154.00–166.00 | 610 | 24 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1-2 | 428 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 642 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 432 | 158.59/cwt | 155.00–162.00 | 685 | 18 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 467 | 138.49/cwt | 135.00–143.00 | 647 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 477 | 160.95/cwt | 159.00–162.00 | 768 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 479 | 150.97/cwt | 145.00–157.50 | 723 | 60 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 513 | 154.88/cwt | 154.00–156.00 | 795 | 63 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1-2 | 519 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 721 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 527 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 817 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 533 | 136.97/cwt | 130.00–140.00 | 730 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 536 | 143.94/cwt | 138.00–152.00 | 772 | 69 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1 | 554 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 848 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 573 | 150.64/cwt | 150.00–154.00 | 863 | 32 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 576 | 143.58/cwt | 137.00–146.00 | 827 | 41 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 615 | 149.20/cwt | 146.00–153.00 | 918 | 31 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 625 | 132.69/cwt | 130.00–135.00 | 829 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 629 | 138.12/cwt | 130.00–145.00 | 869 | 43 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 663 | 134.54/cwt | 130.00–140.00 | 892 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 728 | 138.16/cwt | 134.00–143.50 | 1,006 | 37 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 749 | 143.25/cwt | 143.25–143.25 | 1,073 | 63 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 782 | 134.95/cwt | 131.00–138.00 | 1,055 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 819 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,106 | 38 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 856 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 856 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 906 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,178 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,070 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,231 | 11 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 317 | 169.33/cwt | 160.00–175.00 | 537 | 10 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 378 | 162.65/cwt | 160.00–165.00 | 615 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 418 | 158.61/cwt | 150.00–165.00 | 663 | 20 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 441 | 175.31/cwt | 174.00–177.50 | 773 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 496 | 159.39/cwt | 155.00–160.00 | 791 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 534 | 148.54/cwt | 144.00–155.00 | 793 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 535 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 872 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 572 | 142.25/cwt | 135.00–147.00 | 814 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 578 | 157.76/cwt | 154.00–158.00 | 912 | 16 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 615 | 142.20/cwt | 135.00–146.00 | 875 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 702 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 962 | 6 |
*Close*
Compared to last week, receipts were too light for an adequate comparison, however undertones were lower for calves and steady for yearlings. Demand was light to moderate on a light supply. Heat advisories and warnings across the area made it difficult for cattle to find a new home, and in the words of my mentor, the late Dave Smith, "The only movement of cattle in this weather is towards the shade." Producers are taking advantage of the dry weather to cut and bale hay, however, some are reporting quality below average as the cool and wet spring delayed growth.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | — | 513 | 154.00–156.00 | 154.88 |
| 63 | — | 749 | 143.25 | 143.25 |
| 32 | — | 573 | 150.00–154.00 | 150.64 |
| 31 | — | 615 | 146.00–153.00 | 149.20 |
| 16 | — | 477 | 159.00–162.00 | 160.95 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 428 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 906 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 24 | — | 384 | 154.00–166.00 | 158.94 |
| 18 | — | 432 | 155.00–162.00 | 158.59 |
| 69 | — | 536 | 138.00–152.00 | 143.94 |
| 37 | — | 728 | 134.00–143.50 | 138.16 |
| 14 | — | 782 | 131.00–138.00 | 134.95 |
| 41 | — | 576 | 137.00–146.00 | 143.58 |
| 11 | — | 1,070 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 60 | — | 479 | 145.00–157.50 | 150.97 |
| 38 | — | 819 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 6 | — | 304 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 43 | — | 629 | 130.00–145.00 | 138.12 |
| 9 | — | 663 | 130.00–140.00 | 134.54 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 527 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 625 | 130.00–135.00 | 132.69 |
| 7 | — | 856 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 17 | — | 533 | 130.00–140.00 | 136.97 |
| 12 | — | 338 | 131.00–150.00 | 141.33 |
| 14 | — | 374 | 143.00–150.00 | 148.10 |
| 11 | — | 467 | 135.00–143.00 | 138.49 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 519 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 554 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 629 | 170.00–175.00 | 172.87 |
| 12 | — | 474 | 191.00–192.00 | 191.41 |
| 10 | — | 502 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 59 | — | 787 | 154.75 | 154.75 |
| 41 | — | 822 | 155.50 | 155.50 |
| 9 | — | 438 | 192.00–195.00 | 192.63 |
| 11 | — | 708 | 157.00–163.00 | 161.35 |
| 37 | — | 1,059 | 135.00–135.50 | 135.19 |
| 21 | — | 576 | 178.00–181.00 | 179.54 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 439 | 169.00–176.00 | 171.25 |
| 21 | — | 573 | 153.00–158.00 | 155.30 |
| 13 | — | 628 | 140.00–154.00 | 147.82 |
| 31 | — | 469 | 155.00–173.00 | 165.41 |
| 42 | — | 532 | 160.00–171.00 | 164.55 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | — | 648 | 165.00–170.00 | 165.24 |
| 6 | — | 434 | 181.00–190.00 | 185.54 |
| 18 | — | 524 | 175.00–183.00 | 180.34 |
| 62 | — | 875 | 149.25 | 149.25 |
| 6 | — | 386 | 187.50 | 187.50 |
| 5 | — | 754 | 140.00–145.00 | 143.00 |
| 41 | — | 570 | 161.00–176.00 | 168.51 |
| 40 | — | 716 | 140.00–154.00 | 147.30 |
| 34 | — | 467 | 174.00–187.00 | 180.98 |
| 66 | — | 682 | 155.00–163.00 | 157.70 |
| 22 | — | 823 | 145.00–152.50 | 151.12 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 412 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 5 | — | 465 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Steers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 491 | 146.00–160.00 | 148.65 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 603 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 583 | 155.00–163.00 | 160.74 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 535 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| 16 | — | 578 | 154.00–158.00 | 157.76 |
| 8 | — | 441 | 174.00–177.50 | 175.31 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 317 | 160.00–175.00 | 169.33 |
| 20 | — | 418 | 150.00–165.00 | 158.61 |
| 13 | — | 534 | 144.00–155.00 | 148.54 |
| 9 | — | 572 | 135.00–147.00 | 142.25 |
| 8 | — | 496 | 155.00–160.00 | 159.39 |
| 11 | — | 378 | 160.00–165.00 | 162.65 |
| 9 | — | 615 | 135.00–146.00 | 142.20 |
| 6 | — | 702 | 137.00 | 137.00 |