Compared to last week, slaughter steers and dairy steers sold mostly steady on a light test. Slaughter heifers sold firm on a very light test. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher on a very light test. Number 1 and 2 graded Holstein bull calves weighing over 90 lbs traded 30.00-50.00 higher. All other graded bull calves sold mixed from 20.00 higher to 20.00 lower. Holstein heifer calves traded mostly steady to 5.00 higher on another light test. Ag Market News LLC under the USDAQSA-LMAR program graded 314 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 140 slaughter steers, 65 slaughter heifers, 320 slaughter cows, 31 slaughter bulls, 26 miscellaneous cattle, and 461 calves.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,476 | 74.75 | 1,103 | 15 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,597 | 54.99 | 878 | 89 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,427 | 49.93 | 712 | 76 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,314 | 42.79 | 562 | 100 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,385 | 88.00 | 1,219 | 3thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,492 | 82.04 | 1,224 | 15 |
| Heifers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,316 | 109.57 | 1,442 | 10 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,185 | 106.99 | 1,268 | 2thin |
| Steers | Choice and Prime | Average | 1,531 | 113.74 | 1,741 | 25 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,442 | 110.37 | 1,591 | 50 |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,404 | 106.32 | 1,493 | 13 |
| Class | Grade | Avg wt | Price | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Number 1 | 105 | 126.38/cwt | 69 |
| Bulls | Number 2 | 99 | 120.54/cwt | 93 |
| Bulls | Number 3 | 95 | 73.43/cwt | 89 |
| Bulls | Utility | 87 | 18.41/cwt | 44 |
| Heifers | Number 1 | 100 | 35.00/cwt | 2 |
| Heifers | Number 2 | 93 | 21.66/cwt | 9 |
| Heifers | Number 3 | 81 | 11.16/cwt | 6 |
| Heifers | Utility/Non-Tubing | 76 | 10.57/cwt | 21 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | SelectNon-Traditional | 1,263 | 107.44/cwt | 107.00–108.00 | 1,357 | 2 |
| Steers | — | Choice and Prime | 1,420 | 113.12/cwt | 112.00–114.00 | 1,606 | 7 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNon-Traditional | 1,423 | 110.60/cwt | 109.00–113.00 | 1,574 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Select | 1,430 | 106.12/cwt | 103.00–108.00 | 1,518 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,435 | 108.88/cwt | 107.00–111.00 | 1,562 | 30 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNon-Traditional | 1,505 | 116.32/cwt | 115.00–119.00 | 1,751 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Choice and PrimeNon-Traditional | 1,574 | 113.98/cwt | 111.00–117.00 | 1,794 | 18 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,185 | 106.99/cwt | 106.00–108.00 | 1,268 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Choice and Prime | 1,316 | 109.57/cwt | 108.00–111.00 | 1,442 | 10 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,310 | 61.59/cwt | 59.00–65.00 | 807 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,459 | 76.04/cwt | 72.00–79.50 | 1,109 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,517 | 70.50/cwt | 68.00–74.00 | 1,069 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | —Non-Traditional | 1,645 | 89.09/cwt | 88.00–90.00 | 1,466 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,204 | 31.98/cwt | 28.00–36.00 | 385 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,269 | 40.24/cwt | 36.00–44.00 | 511 | 42 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,362 | 47.25/cwt | 44.00–51.00 | 644 | 40 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,364 | 46.38/cwt | 42.00–49.00 | 633 | 32 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,463 | 51.99/cwt | 49.00–56.50 | 761 | 40 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,486 | 47.58/cwt | 44.00–50.50 | 707 | 15 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,523 | 52.59/cwt | 51.00–54.00 | 801 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,560 | 54.92/cwt | 52.00–57.00 | 857 | 50 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,563 | 57.67/cwt | 56.50–60.00 | 901 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,742 | 59.78/cwt | 57.50–63.50 | 1,041 | 24 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice and Prime | 1,385 | 88.00/cwt | 88.00–88.00 | 1,219 | 3 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,492 | 82.04/cwt | 78.00–86.00 | 1,224 | 15 |
| Feeder Dairy Calves · Heifers11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Utility/Non-Tubing | 55 | 5.00/cwt | 5.00–5.00 | 3 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Utility/Non-Tubing | 70 | 9.58/cwt | 5.00–10.00 | 7 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Number 3 | 75 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 8 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Number 3 | 82 | 10.65/cwt | 10.00–12.00 | 9 | 3 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2 | 85 | 25.00/cwt | 25.00–25.00 | 21 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Utility/Non-Tubing | 85 | 12.00/cwt | 12.00–12.00 | 10 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Number 3 | 90 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 14 | 1 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2 | 91 | 20.83/cwt | 20.00–25.00 | 19 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Number 1 | 100 | 35.00/cwt | 30.00–40.00 | 35 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Utility/Non-Tubing | 100 | 15.00/cwt | 15.00–15.00 | 15 | 2 |
| Heifers | — | Number 2 | 105 | 22.50/cwt | 20.00–25.00 | 24 | 2 |
| Feeder Dairy Calves · Bulls19 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Utility | 70 | 10.00/cwt | 10.00–10.00 | 7 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 75 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 15 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 76 | 25.00/cwt | 25.00–25.00 | 19 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 85 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 34 | 22 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 85 | 30.00/cwt | 30.00–30.00 | 26 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 85 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 17 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 88 | 38.28/cwt | 30.00–40.00 | 34 | 22 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 95 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 105 | 21 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 95 | 60.00/cwt | 60.00–60.00 | 57 | 36 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 95 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 19 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 96 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 141 | 31 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 105 | 147.32/cwt | 142.00–152.00 | 155 | 24 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 106 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 148 | 23 |
| Bulls | — | Number 3 | 110 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 160 | 23 |
| Bulls | — | Utility | 110 | 30.00/cwt | 30.00–30.00 | 33 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 115 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 173 | 17 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 115 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 173 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | Number 2 | 125 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 188 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | Number 1 | 125 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 163 | 4 |
Compared to last week, slaughter steers and dairy steers sold mostly steady on a light test. Slaughter heifers sold firm on a very light test. Slaughter cows sold mostly 1.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher on a very light test. Number 1 and 2 graded Holstein bull calves weighing over 90 lbs traded 30.00-50.00 higher. All other graded bull calves sold mixed from 20.00 higher to 20.00 lower. Holstein heifer calves traded mostly steady to 5.00 higher on another light test. Ag Market News LLC under the USDAQSA-LMAR program graded 314 head for Thursday's sale. Offerings included 140 slaughter steers, 65 slaughter heifers, 320 slaughter cows, 31 slaughter bulls, 26 miscellaneous cattle, and 461 calves.
| Bulls — Utility$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 95 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 12 | — | 85 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 7 | — | 110 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| 14 | — | 70 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Bulls — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 85 | 30.00 | 30.00 |
| 4 | — | 125 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 17 | — | 115 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 21 | — | 95 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| 23 | — | 106 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Bulls — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 76 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 2 | — | 125 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 13 | — | 115 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 22 | — | 88 | 30.00–40.00 | 38.28 |
| 24 | — | 105 | 142.00–152.00 | 147.32 |
| 31 | — | 96 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Bulls — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 75 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 22 | — | 85 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 23 | — | 110 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 36 | — | 95 | 60.00 | 60.00 |
| Heifers — Number 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 100 | 30.00–40.00 | 35.00 |
| Heifers — Number 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 85 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| 2 | — | 105 | 20.00–25.00 | 22.50 |
| 6 | — | 91 | 20.00–25.00 | 20.83 |
| Heifers — Number 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 90 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 2 | — | 75 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| 3 | — | 82 | 10.00–12.00 | 10.65 |
| Heifers — Utility/Non-Tubing$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 55 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 2 | — | 100 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| 6 | — | 85 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| 12 | — | 70 | 5.00–10.00 | 9.58 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | — | 1,463 | 49.00–56.50 | 51.99 |
| 4 | — | 1,563 | 56.50–60.00 | 57.67 |
| 32 | — | 1,364 | 42.00–49.00 | 46.38 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | — | 1,269 | 36.00–44.00 | 40.24 |
| 6 | — | 1,523 | 51.00–54.00 | 52.59 |
| 12 | — | 1,204 | 28.00–36.00 | 31.98 |
| 40 | — | 1,362 | 44.00–51.00 | 47.25 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 1,742 | 57.50–63.50 | 59.78 |
| 50 | — | 1,560 | 52.00–57.00 | 54.92 |
| 15 | — | 1,486 | 44.00–50.50 | 47.58 |
| Bulls — Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,645 | 88.00–90.00 | 89.09 |
| 3 | — | 1,517 | 68.00–74.00 | 70.50 |
| 8 | — | 1,459 | 72.00–79.50 | 76.04 |
| 2 | — | 1,310 | 59.00–65.00 | 61.59 |
| Steers — Select · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,263 | 107.00–108.00 | 107.44 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,430 | 103.00–108.00 | 106.12 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | — | 1,435 | 107.00–111.00 | 108.88 |
| Steers — Choice · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,505 | 115.00–119.00 | 116.32 |
| 13 | — | 1,423 | 109.00–113.00 | 110.60 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,420 | 112.00–114.00 | 113.12 |
| Steers — Choice and Prime · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 1,574 | 111.00–117.00 | 113.98 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 1,492 | 78.00–86.00 | 82.04 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,385 | 88.00 | 88.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,185 | 106.00–108.00 | 106.99 |
| Heifers — Choice and Prime$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,316 | 108.00–111.00 | 109.57 |