Compared to last week: Slaughter cows 2.00-6.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 6.00 higher. Packer demand moderate to good as one major buyer has been out of the market for the last 2 weeks. Demand remains good for replacements. Cows on the move to market following the season's first hard freeze for much of the state. Several old bred cows sold and they traded to very good demand. Demand for Lean Beef continues strong thus demand for slaughter bulls was very good.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,655 | 167.17 | 2,767 | 35 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,438 | 152.42 | 2,191 | 38 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,222 | 144.22 | 1,762 | 36 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,093 | 118.97 | 1,300 | 21 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,560 | 120.00 | 1,872 | 1thin |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 987 | 111.00 | 1,096 | 10 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 895 | $3,625 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,125 | $3,138 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,077 | $2,815 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,155 | $2,750 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,071 | $2,550 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,233 | $2,539 | 15 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,017 | $2,178 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,330 | $2,090 | 1thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 995 | $2,050 | 2thin |
| Bred Cows | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,288 | $2,028 | 23 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,068 | $1,891 | 16 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,080 | $1,750 | 1thin |
| Bred Heifers | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 928 | $2,850 | 2thin |
| Bred Heifers | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,150 | $2,525 | 1thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1,085 | $3,288 | 2thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,460 | 180.46/cwt | 180.00–181.00 | 2,635 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,532 | 156.74/cwt | 139.00–166.00 | 2,401 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,779 | 174.39/cwt | 169.00–179.00 | 3,102 | 18 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows14 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80%Light Weight | 805 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 966 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | 921 | 80.99/cwt | 64.00–106.00 | 746 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | 935 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,309 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | 985 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,290 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,113 | 121.79/cwt | 116.00–127.00 | 1,356 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,135 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 919 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,145 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,660 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,170 | 145.55/cwt | 143.00–153.00 | 1,703 | 18 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,188 | 133.55/cwt | 130.00–137.00 | 1,587 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,218 | 162.10/cwt | 154.00–168.00 | 1,974 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,290 | 137.40/cwt | 123.00–141.00 | 1,772 | 14 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,445 | 163.99/cwt | 160.00–172.00 | 2,370 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,445 | 144.40/cwt | 141.00–148.00 | 2,087 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,457 | 153.41/cwt | 150.00–159.00 | 2,235 | 30 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Cows2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | 987 | 111.00/cwt | 111.00–111.00 | 1,096 | 10 |
| Dairy Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,560 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 1,872 | 1 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows24 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 3 | 830 | 2,200.00/head | 2,200.00–2,200.00 | 2,200 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Small and Medium 3 | 838 | 1,485.00/head | 1,485.00–1,485.00 | 1,485 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 3 | 880 | 3,225.00/head | 3,225.00–3,225.00 | 3,225 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 895 | 3,625.00/head | 3,625.00–3,625.00 | 3,625 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 995 | 2,050.00/head | 2,050.00–2,050.00 | 2,050 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,033 | 2,510.65/head | 2,300.00–2,675.00 | 2,511 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,066 | 1,950.00/head | 1,950.00–1,950.00 | 1,950 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,071 | 2,550.00/head | 2,550.00–2,550.00 | 2,550 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,080 | 1,750.00/head | 1,750.00–1,750.00 | 1,750 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,090 | 1,950.00/head | 1,950.00–1,950.00 | 1,950 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 1,100 | 2,526.01/head | 2,450.00–2,700.00 | 2,526 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,130 | 2,385.00/head | 2,385.00–2,385.00 | 2,385 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,155 | 2,750.00/head | 2,750.00–2,750.00 | 2,750 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 3 | 1,165 | 3,425.00/head | 3,425.00–3,425.00 | 3,425 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 3 | 1,173 | 2,671.39/head | 2,600.00–2,735.00 | 2,671 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,225 | 2,310.00/head | 2,310.00–2,310.00 | 2,310 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,237 | 1,962.05/head | 1,715.00–2,425.00 | 1,962 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 2 | 1,250 | 2,155.20/head | 1,950.00–2,500.00 | 2,155 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,268 | 2,155.00/head | 2,155.00–2,155.00 | 2,155 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,330 | 2,090.00/head | 2,090.00–2,090.00 | 2,090 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,364 | 2,171.68/head | 1,830.00–2,645.00 | 2,172 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,370 | 3,050.00/head | 3,050.00–3,050.00 | 3,050 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 3 | 1,405 | 1,800.00/head | 1,800.00–1,800.00 | 1,800 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,450 | 2,778.49/head | 2,425.00–3,175.00 | 2,778 | 4 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 3 | 800 | 3,350.00/head | 3,350.00–3,350.00 | 3,350 | 1 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,055 | 2,350.00/head | 2,350.00–2,350.00 | 2,350 | 1 |
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,150 | 2,525.00/head | 2,525.00–2,525.00 | 2,525 | 1 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 3 | 950 | 2,950.00/head | 2,950.00–2,950.00 | 2,950 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1 | 1,220 | 3,625.00/head | 3,625.00–3,625.00 | 3,625 | 1 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter cows 2.00-6.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 6.00 higher. Packer demand moderate to good as one major buyer has been out of the market for the last 2 weeks. Demand remains good for replacements. Cows on the move to market following the season's first hard freeze for much of the state. Several old bred cows sold and they traded to very good demand. Demand for Lean Beef continues strong thus demand for slaughter bulls was very good.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 1,779 | 169.00–179.00 | 174.39 |
| 2 | — | 1,460 | 180.00–181.00 | 180.46 |
| 15 | — | 1,532 | 139.00–166.00 | 156.74 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,135 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,188 | 130.00–137.00 | 133.55 |
| 1 | — | 1,145 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,113 | 116.00–127.00 | 121.79 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | — | 1,457 | 150.00–159.00 | 153.41 |
| 3 | — | 1,445 | 160.00–172.00 | 163.99 |
| 4 | — | 1,445 | 141.00–148.00 | 144.40 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 921 | 64.00–106.00 | 80.99 |
| 1 | — | 985 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,290 | 123.00–141.00 | 137.40 |
| 18 | — | 1,170 | 143.00–153.00 | 145.55 |
| 4 | — | 1,218 | 154.00–168.00 | 162.10 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 935 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 805 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 987 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,560 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 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) | 5 | — | 1,066 | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 1,090 | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,080 | 1,750.00 | 1,750.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | — | 1,237 | 1,715.00–2,425.00 | 1,962.05 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | — | 1,250 | 1,950.00–2,500.00 | 2,155.20 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2-3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 895 | 3,625.00 | 3,625.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | — | 1,100 | 2,450.00–2,700.00 | 2,526.01 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 995 | 2,050.00 | 2,050.00 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 5 | — | 838 | 1,485.00 | 1,485.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 880 | 3,225.00 | 3,225.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 1,165 | 3,425.00 | 3,425.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 830 | 2,200.00 | 2,200.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,173 | 2,600.00–2,735.00 | 2,671.39 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,405 | 1,800.00 | 1,800.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,033 | 2,300.00–2,675.00 | 2,510.65 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,370 | 3,050.00 | 3,050.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | — | 1,155 | 2,750.00 | 2,750.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 10 | — | 1,071 | 2,550.00 | 2,550.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | — | 1,450 | 2,425.00–3,175.00 | 2,778.49 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,225 | 2,310.00 | 2,310.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1 | — | 1,330 | 2,090.00 | 2,090.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 1,130 | 2,385.00 | 2,385.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | — | 1,364 | 1,830.00–2,645.00 | 2,171.68 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 5 | — | 1,268 | 2,155.00 | 2,155.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 800 | 3,350.00 | 3,350.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 1,055 | 2,350.00 | 2,350.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,150 | 2,525.00 | 2,525.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,220 | 3,625.00 | 3,625.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 950 | 2,950.00 | 2,950.00 |