Compared to last week, the majority of steers sold 3.00-7.00 higher with the most gain on the 650-675 lb weight range, however there were spots up to 10.00 higher on the 450-500 lb steers. A light test of the mid weight 550-625 lb steers sold steady. Heifers sold steady to 4.00 higher except those under 450 lbs up to 8.00 higher. Demand was good to very good and buyers were eager to buy cattle with grass growing for the grazers and fed cattle gaining a few dollars. Beef demand is excellent and cutout values are rising but packers are still raking in most of the profit despite the slight rise in the fed market. A large consignment of near 400 yearling steers highlighted the sale but several other quality consignments of a few yearlings and then mostly calves were offered as well. Supply was moderate. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher but some of the higher dressing cows 5.00-7.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 681 | 161.95 | 1,103 | 553 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 643 | 159.08 | 1,023 | 65 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,609 | 98.05 | 1,578 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,361 | 71.82 | 977 | 26 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,179 | 67.74 | 799 | 36 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,023 | 53.67 | 549 | 18 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers18 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 381 | 202.82/cwt | 195.00–211.00 | 773 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 425 | 201.76/cwt | 197.00–205.00 | 857 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 474 | 192.56/cwt | 189.00–196.00 | 913 | 38 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 474 | 178.51/cwt | 175.00–181.50 | 846 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 529 | 181.68/cwt | 180.00–184.00 | 961 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 533 | 184.50/cwt | 184.50–184.50 | 983 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 550 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 957 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 572 | 165.57/cwt | 165.00–166.00 | 947 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 581 | 166.26/cwt | 163.50–168.00 | 966 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 617 | 165.64/cwt | 164.00–167.50 | 1,022 | 21 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 659 | 165.61/cwt | 155.00–168.00 | 1,091 | 97 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 687 | 149.60/cwt | 145.00–153.50 | 1,028 | 26 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 712 | 156.73/cwt | 150.50–157.00 | 1,116 | 173 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 761 | 145.09/cwt | 144.75–146.00 | 1,104 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 777 | 150.05/cwt | 150.00–151.00 | 1,166 | 146 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 823 | 141.18/cwt | 139.25–143.50 | 1,162 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 859 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 1,194 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 883 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 1,210 | 2 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers28 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 320 | 170.03/cwt | 166.00–175.00 | 544 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 362 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 634 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 368 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 644 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 2 | 389 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 580 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 415 | 169.12/cwt | 160.00–173.00 | 702 | 35 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 422 | 162.14/cwt | 153.00–171.00 | 684 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 437 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 677 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | 462 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 790 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 463 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 613 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 477 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 711 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 479 | 152.94/cwt | 151.00–154.00 | 733 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 482 | 155.91/cwt | 154.00–159.00 | 751 | 24 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 512 | 149.33/cwt | 149.00–150.00 | 765 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 515 | 155.29/cwt | 148.00–159.00 | 800 | 31 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 563 | 152.78/cwt | 147.00–156.00 | 860 | 52 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 570 | 144.51/cwt | 139.00–149.00 | 824 | 24 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 607 | 142.30/cwt | 139.00–144.00 | 864 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 635 | 142.00/cwt | 140.00–144.50 | 902 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 674 | 140.93/cwt | 138.00–144.00 | 950 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 695 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,043 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 2 | 725 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 877 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 740 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 947 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 744 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 967 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 763 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 961 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | 819 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 999 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 848 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 1,043 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 857 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,080 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 920 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,113 | 5 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 463 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 759 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 516 | 162.92/cwt | 160.00–166.00 | 841 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 565 | 161.00/cwt | 161.00–161.00 | 910 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 617 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 895 | 3 |
| Feeder Cattle · Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Large 3 | 520 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 390 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,417 | 83.53/cwt | 82.00–86.00 | 1,184 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,428 | 98.69/cwt | 92.00–102.00 | 1,409 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,870 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 2,020 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,890 | 103.99/cwt | 102.00–105.00 | 1,965 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 870 | 41.82/cwt | 34.00–48.00 | 364 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 980 | 30.00/cwt | 30.00–30.00 | 294 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,023 | 59.72/cwt | 58.00–63.00 | 611 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,169 | 73.95/cwt | 70.00–80.00 | 864 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,173 | 66.16/cwt | 62.00–69.50 | 776 | 23 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,255 | 59.19/cwt | 58.00–60.00 | 743 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,312 | 68.05/cwt | 64.50–71.50 | 893 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,397 | 74.58/cwt | 72.00–79.00 | 1,042 | 15 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,565 | 64.00/cwt | 64.00–64.00 | 1,002 | 1 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1 | 990 | 1,775.00/cwt | 1,675.00–1,800.00 | 17,573 | 5 |
| Replacement Cattle · Stock Cows2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 912 | 93.92/cwt | 80.00–105.00 | 857 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,064 | 73.48/cwt | 60.00–84.00 | 782 | 14 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,125 | 1,350.00/cwt | 1,350.00–1,350.00 | 15,188 | 3 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,145 | 1,575.00/cwt | 1,575.00–1,575.00 | 18,034 | 6 |
Compared to last week, the majority of steers sold 3.00-7.00 higher with the most gain on the 650-675 lb weight range, however there were spots up to 10.00 higher on the 450-500 lb steers. A light test of the mid weight 550-625 lb steers sold steady. Heifers sold steady to 4.00 higher except those under 450 lbs up to 8.00 higher. Demand was good to very good and buyers were eager to buy cattle with grass growing for the grazers and fed cattle gaining a few dollars. Beef demand is excellent and cutout values are rising but packers are still raking in most of the profit despite the slight rise in the fed market. A large consignment of near 400 yearling steers highlighted the sale but several other quality consignments of a few yearlings and then mostly calves were offered as well. Supply was moderate. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher but some of the higher dressing cows 5.00-7.00 higher.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 362 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 11 | — | 320 | 166.00–175.00 | 170.03 |
| 9 | — | 607 | 139.00–144.00 | 142.30 |
| 14 | — | 422 | 153.00–171.00 | 162.14 |
| 2 | — | 740 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 6 | — | 512 | 149.00–150.00 | 149.33 |
| 8 | — | 479 | 151.00–154.00 | 152.94 |
| 24 | — | 570 | 139.00–149.00 | 144.51 |
| 3 | — | 857 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 3 | — | 848 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| 3 | — | 763 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 635 | 140.00–144.50 | 142.00 |
| 3 | — | 368 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 6 | — | 744 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 35 | — | 415 | 160.00–173.00 | 169.12 |
| 5 | — | 920 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 52 | — | 563 | 147.00–156.00 | 152.78 |
| 16 | — | 674 | 138.00–144.00 | 140.93 |
| 24 | — | 482 | 154.00–159.00 | 155.91 |
| 31 | — | 515 | 148.00–159.00 | 155.29 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 437 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 3 | — | 477 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 462 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 389 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| 4 | — | 725 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 463 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 695 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 819 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 529 | 180.00–184.00 | 181.68 |
| 21 | — | 617 | 164.00–167.50 | 165.64 |
| 97 | — | 659 | 155.00–168.00 | 165.61 |
| 14 | — | 581 | 163.50–168.00 | 166.26 |
| 146 | — | 777 | 150.00–151.00 | 150.05 |
| 9 | — | 859 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 38 | — | 474 | 189.00–196.00 | 192.56 |
| 11 | — | 823 | 139.25–143.50 | 141.18 |
| 173 | — | 712 | 150.50–157.00 | 156.73 |
| 9 | — | 381 | 195.00–211.00 | 202.82 |
| 18 | — | 425 | 197.00–205.00 | 201.76 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | — | 687 | 145.00–153.50 | 149.60 |
| 7 | — | 474 | 175.00–181.50 | 178.51 |
| 11 | — | 761 | 144.75–146.00 | 145.09 |
| 2 | — | 883 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 7 | — | 572 | 165.00–166.00 | 165.57 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 550 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| 8 | — | 533 | 184.50 | 184.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 516 | 160.00–166.00 | 162.92 |
| 3 | — | 617 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 3 | — | 463 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 565 | 161.00 | 161.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 520 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 870 | 34.00–48.00 | 41.82 |
| 1 | — | 1,565 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| 2 | — | 980 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,023 | 58.00–63.00 | 59.72 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 1,397 | 72.00–79.00 | 74.58 |
| 11 | — | 1,312 | 64.50–71.50 | 68.05 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,255 | 58.00–60.00 | 59.19 |
| 10 | — | 1,169 | 70.00–80.00 | 73.95 |
| 23 | — | 1,173 | 62.00–69.50 | 66.16 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,417 | 82.00–86.00 | 83.53 |
| 5 | — | 1,890 | 102.00–105.00 | 103.99 |
| 1 | — | 1,870 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| 6 | — | 1,428 | 92.00–102.00 | 98.69 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 990 | 1,675.00–1,800.00 | 1,775.00 |
| 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 | 14 | — | 1,064 | 60.00–84.00 | 73.48 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 912 | 80.00–105.00 | 93.92 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,145 | 1,575.00 | 1,575.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,125 | 1,350.00 | 1,350.00 |