Compared to last week the feeder market was steady to higher on most weights. The only weight class for a comparison were steers 800 to 850 lbs. which were steady from last week. Todays offering consisted of nice strings of yearlings along with the increase in spring calves. Good demand for all classes of feeders today with buyers bidding to fill orders. Most spring calves are coming to market not weaned. Most calves were in light to moderate flesh condition. Buyers are looking for spring calves with spring and fall shots.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 652 | 192.88 | 1,258 | 1,518 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 636 | 159.17 | 1,012 | 24 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers13 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 379 | 213.90/cwt | 212.50–215.00 | 811 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 420 | 228.27/cwt | 215.00–241.00 | 959 | 27 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 421 | 172.50/cwt | 172.50–172.50 | 726 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 463 | 224.73/cwt | 217.50–229.00 | 1,040 | 35 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 530 | 201.32/cwt | 180.00–218.00 | 1,067 | 341 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 572 | 190.36/cwt | 181.00–200.00 | 1,089 | 187 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 627 | 190.73/cwt | 179.00–196.00 | 1,196 | 354 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 661 | 185.36/cwt | 184.25–189.00 | 1,225 | 45 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 679 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 1,080 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 719 | 187.37/cwt | 184.00–190.00 | 1,347 | 179 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 726 | 152.00/cwt | 152.00–152.00 | 1,104 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 842 | 186.69/cwt | 176.00–187.75 | 1,572 | 250 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 888 | 181.50/cwt | 175.00–182.75 | 1,612 | 91 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers14 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 368 | 176.49/cwt | 176.00–177.00 | 649 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 419 | 190.35/cwt | 180.00–199.00 | 798 | 64 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 481 | 186.78/cwt | 176.00–193.00 | 898 | 140 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 520 | 181.02/cwt | 167.00–186.50 | 941 | 104 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 583 | 178.74/cwt | 164.00–184.00 | 1,042 | 189 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 617 | 166.69/cwt | 164.00–172.00 | 1,028 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 722 | 162.51/cwt | 160.00–165.00 | 1,173 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 744 | 173.00/cwt | 173.00–173.00 | 1,287 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 774 | 172.90/cwt | 169.00–175.00 | 1,338 | 24 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 826 | 173.93/cwt | 172.00–174.50 | 1,437 | 123 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 884 | 170.25/cwt | 170.25–170.25 | 1,505 | 23 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 914 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 1,485 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 997 | 160.50/cwt | 160.50–160.50 | 1,600 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 1,070 | 157.50/cwt | 157.50–157.50 | 1,685 | 6 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 919 | 131.03/cwt | 130.00–133.00 | 1,204 | 6 |
Compared to last week the feeder market was steady to higher on most weights. The only weight class for a comparison were steers 800 to 850 lbs. which were steady from last week. Todays offering consisted of nice strings of yearlings along with the increase in spring calves. Good demand for all classes of feeders today with buyers bidding to fill orders. Most spring calves are coming to market not weaned. Most calves were in light to moderate flesh condition. Buyers are looking for spring calves with spring and fall shots.
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 919 | 130.00–133.00 | 131.03 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,070 | 157.50 | 157.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 997 | 160.50 | 160.50 |
| 7 | — | 914 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| 8 | — | 744 | 173.00 | 173.00 |
| 22 | — | 617 | 164.00–172.00 | 166.69 |
| 24 | — | 774 | 169.00–175.00 | 172.90 |
| 64 | — | 419 | 180.00–199.00 | 190.35 |
| 140 | — | 481 | 176.00–193.00 | 186.78 |
| 23 | — | 884 | 170.25 | 170.25 |
| 104 | — | 520 | 167.00–186.50 | 181.02 |
| 189 | — | 583 | 164.00–184.00 | 178.74 |
| 123 | — | 826 | 172.00–174.50 | 173.93 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 368 | 176.00–177.00 | 176.49 |
| 22 | — | 722 | 160.00–165.00 | 162.51 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | — | 420 | 215.00–241.00 | 228.27 |
| 45 | — | 661 | 184.25–189.00 | 185.36 |
| 250 | — | 842 | 176.00–187.75 | 186.69 |
| 354 | — | 627 | 179.00–196.00 | 190.73 |
| 35 | — | 463 | 217.50–229.00 | 224.73 |
| 179 | — | 719 | 184.00–190.00 | 187.37 |
| 9 | — | 379 | 212.50–215.00 | 213.90 |
| 341 | — | 530 | 180.00–218.00 | 201.32 |
| 187 | — | 572 | 181.00–200.00 | 190.36 |
| 91 | — | 888 | 175.00–182.75 | 181.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 421 | 172.50 | 172.50 |
| 7 | — | 679 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 11 | — | 726 | 152.00 | 152.00 |