Compared to last week: Slaughter cows to lightly tested to set a trend. Slaughter bulls 2.00 higher. Packers had a very difficult time gathering cattle today, as return-to-feed buyers were extremely aggressive on nearly everything that came through the ring. With rainfall over the past 10 days, some buyers are hoping to get 30 to 45 days of wheat grazing on these return-to-feed cows, adding weight before bringing them back to town.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,754 | 211.16 | 3,704 | 25 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,572 | 179.00 | 2,813 | 22 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,083 | 176.06 | 1,907 | 107 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,325 | 171.80 | 2,276 | 51 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,522 | $3,754 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,065 | $3,300 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,127 | $3,033 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,210 | $2,866 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,065 | $2,715 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,130 | $2,400 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 975 | $2,100 | 2thin |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 815 | $2,650 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,075 | $4,700 | 1thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | —Light Weight | 1,245 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 2,926 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | —Light Weight | 1,245 | 189.96/cwt | 187.50–192.50 | 2,365 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,772 | 199.39/cwt | 192.00–207.00 | 3,533 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,805 | 226.16/cwt | 223.00–231.00 | 4,082 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,880 | 215.35/cwt | 210.00–221.00 | 4,049 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows17 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | 998 | 161.70/cwt | 155.00–170.00 | 1,614 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,050 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,470 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | 1,066 | 188.98/cwt | 187.50–200.00 | 2,015 | 35 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,089 | 161.24/cwt | 160.00–170.00 | 1,756 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | 1,132 | 176.94/cwt | 172.50–182.50 | 2,003 | 34 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,182 | 180.05/cwt | 172.50–182.50 | 2,128 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,250 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,813 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | 1,322 | 173.27/cwt | 171.00–182.50 | 2,291 | 30 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | 1,328 | 185.71/cwt | 185.00–190.00 | 2,466 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,334 | 159.08/cwt | 155.00–167.50 | 2,122 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,337 | 175.27/cwt | 173.00–177.50 | 2,343 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | 1,350 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,958 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | 1,430 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 2,860 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,505 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 2,724 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,505 | 174.49/cwt | 172.50–177.50 | 2,626 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,595 | 162.97/cwt | 155.00–170.00 | 2,599 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | 1,602 | 180.93/cwt | 177.00–185.00 | 2,898 | 14 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,075 | 4,700.00/head | 4,700.00–4,700.00 | 4,700 | 1 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 975 | 2,100.00/head | 2,100.00–2,100.00 | 2,100 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,065 | 3,300.00/head | 3,300.00–3,300.00 | 3,300 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,065 | 2,715.00/head | 2,715.00–2,715.00 | 2,715 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,080 | 3,000.00/head | 3,000.00–3,000.00 | 3,000 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,120 | 1,960.00/head | 1,960.00–1,960.00 | 1,960 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,130 | 2,400.00/head | 2,400.00–2,400.00 | 2,400 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,220 | 3,100.00/head | 3,100.00–3,100.00 | 3,100 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,223 | 2,994.98/head | 2,700.00–3,200.00 | 2,995 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,522 | 3,754.11/head | 3,500.00–3,900.00 | 3,754 | 3 |
| Replacement Cattle · Stock Cows6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 925 | 255.00/cwt | 255.00–255.00 | 2,359 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 990 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 2,822 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,021 | 280.34/cwt | 270.00–295.00 | 2,862 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,054 | 228.51/cwt | 210.00–245.00 | 2,408 | 12 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,152 | 221.31/cwt | 200.00–225.00 | 2,549 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,698 | 178.59/cwt | 177.50–180.00 | 3,032 | 2 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 815 | 2,650.00/head | 2,650.00–2,650.00 | 2,650 | 1 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter cows to lightly tested to set a trend. Slaughter bulls 2.00 higher. Packers had a very difficult time gathering cattle today, as return-to-feed buyers were extremely aggressive on nearly everything that came through the ring. With rainfall over the past 10 days, some buyers are hoping to get 30 to 45 days of wheat grazing on these return-to-feed cows, adding weight before bringing them back to town.
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,075 | 4,700.00 | 4,700.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 975 | 2,100.00 | 2,100.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,065 | 3,300.00 | 3,300.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,120 | 1,960.00 | 1,960.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,130 | 2,400.00 | 2,400.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,522 | 3,500.00–3,900.00 | 3,754.11 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 7 | — | 1,223 | 2,700.00–3,200.00 | 2,994.98 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,220 | 3,100.00 | 3,100.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,065 | 2,715.00 | 2,715.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,080 | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,054 | 210.00–245.00 | 228.51 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,698 | 177.50–180.00 | 178.59 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,152 | 200.00–225.00 | 221.31 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 990 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,021 | 270.00–295.00 | 280.34 |
| 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 | 3 | — | 925 | 255.00 | 255.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 815 | 2,650.00 | 2,650.00 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,245 | 187.50–192.50 | 189.96 |
| 1 | — | 1,245 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,880 | 210.00–221.00 | 215.35 |
| 8 | — | 1,772 | 192.00–207.00 | 199.39 |
| 5 | — | 1,805 | 223.00–231.00 | 226.16 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | — | 1,132 | 172.50–182.50 | 176.94 |
| 35 | — | 1,066 | 187.50–200.00 | 188.98 |
| 19 | — | 998 | 155.00–170.00 | 161.70 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,089 | 160.00–170.00 | 161.24 |
| 5 | — | 1,182 | 172.50–182.50 | 180.05 |
| 1 | — | 1,050 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,337 | 173.00–177.50 | 175.27 |
| 1 | — | 1,250 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,334 | 155.00–167.50 | 159.08 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,328 | 185.00–190.00 | 185.71 |
| 30 | — | 1,322 | 171.00–182.50 | 173.27 |
| 1 | — | 1,350 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,505 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,505 | 172.50–177.50 | 174.49 |
| 2 | — | 1,595 | 155.00–170.00 | 162.97 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,602 | 177.00–185.00 | 180.93 |
| 1 | — | 1,430 | 200.00 | 200.00 |