Compared the much smaller sale two weeks ago: A narrow comparison of feeder steers and heifers 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Much larger offering this week after no feeder sales over the two holiday weeks. Demand was good to very good, with the most improvement in demand for heifers under 700 lbs. Many small packages this week, yet also there were numerous bigger, long strings, including some full loads. The packages sold just as readily as the part loads and loads. Quality was attractive to very attractive, but there were also plainer cattle in the offering giving plenty of selection for buyers of all kinds and price points to enter the market. There were a lot of buyers on the seats actively bidding which moved the sale along as the market was very active. With CME Live Cattle gaining 2.00 and Feeder Cattle gaining 4.00 farmer feeders were feeling more optimistic and ready to buy cattle. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower, bulls steady.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 684 | 157.36 | 1,076 | 2,073 |
| Medium 1 | 588 | 155.84 | 917 | 38 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 575 | 153.84 | 885 | 136 |
| Large 1 | 1,039 | 141.76 | 1,473 | 211 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,781 | 74.09 | 1,320 | 7thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,452 | 65.26 | 947 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,330 | 55.20 | 734 | 41 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,085 | 40.92 | 444 | 31 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers27 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 299 | 200.00/cwt | 200.00–200.00 | 598 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 337 | 178.23/cwt | 176.00–180.00 | 601 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 383 | 150.50/cwt | 150.50–150.50 | 576 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 398 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 764 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 430 | 179.53/cwt | 173.00–185.00 | 772 | 66 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 458 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 760 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 474 | 175.76/cwt | 170.00–182.00 | 833 | 74 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1 | 496 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 808 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 523 | 171.86/cwt | 163.00–181.00 | 899 | 187 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 524 | 159.68/cwt | 157.00–166.00 | 837 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 553 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 874 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 573 | 166.21/cwt | 162.00–171.00 | 952 | 258 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1 | 594 | 157.00/cwt | 157.00–157.00 | 933 | 19 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 626 | 162.66/cwt | 159.00–169.00 | 1,018 | 180 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 648 | 150.50/cwt | 150.50–150.50 | 975 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 652 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 971 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 667 | 138.96/cwt | 136.00–146.00 | 927 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 674 | 155.80/cwt | 147.50–160.00 | 1,050 | 340 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1 | 701 | 143.25/cwt | 143.25–143.25 | 1,004 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 724 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,014 | 34 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 730 | 151.28/cwt | 147.85–157.00 | 1,104 | 240 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 768 | 148.71/cwt | 143.25–153.50 | 1,142 | 240 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 831 | 148.05/cwt | 145.00–149.00 | 1,230 | 249 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 887 | 143.85/cwt | 139.75–147.00 | 1,276 | 173 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 956 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,358 | 28 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,037 | 142.06/cwt | 141.50–142.25 | 1,473 | 201 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,085 | 135.75/cwt | 135.75–135.75 | 1,473 | 10 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers34 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 296 | 171.00/cwt | 171.00–171.00 | 506 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 334 | 162.71/cwt | 160.00–165.00 | 543 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 369 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 572 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 380 | 164.49/cwt | 157.00–167.00 | 625 | 57 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 384 | 151.58/cwt | 150.00–155.00 | 582 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1 | 404 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 570 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 432 | 140.53/cwt | 132.00–147.00 | 607 | 22 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 435 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 731 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 470 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 639 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 475 | 157.48/cwt | 149.25–161.50 | 748 | 125 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 482 | 143.94/cwt | 127.50–153.00 | 694 | 122 |
| Heifers | — | Medium 1 | 529 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 767 | 23 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 531 | 155.26/cwt | 148.00–159.00 | 824 | 118 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 534 | 144.30/cwt | 135.00–147.50 | 771 | 24 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 573 | 152.25/cwt | 143.50–161.00 | 872 | 259 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 575 | 140.29/cwt | 130.00–146.50 | 807 | 98 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 581 | 135.63/cwt | 131.00–138.00 | 788 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 605 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 805 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 624 | 145.45/cwt | 140.00–149.00 | 908 | 227 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 626 | 137.89/cwt | 136.00–139.75 | 863 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 685 | 140.55/cwt | 134.50–145.00 | 963 | 357 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 688 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 791 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 699 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 930 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 728 | 138.35/cwt | 136.00–141.75 | 1,007 | 204 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 729 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 955 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 775 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,046 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 793 | 136.80/cwt | 136.50–136.85 | 1,085 | 164 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 803 | 135.52/cwt | 133.50–136.75 | 1,088 | 61 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 859 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,160 | 63 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 879 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 1,173 | 26 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 904 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 1,216 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 987 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,293 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 1,086 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 1,488 | 43 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 1,206 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,616 | 40 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1 | 560 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 795 | 10 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,713 | 69.36/cwt | 67.00–72.00 | 1,188 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,778 | 74.36/cwt | 72.50–76.50 | 1,322 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,930 | 82.50/cwt | 82.50–82.50 | 1,592 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,033 | 37.94/cwt | 31.00–43.00 | 392 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,035 | 20.00/cwt | 20.00–20.00 | 207 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,060 | 55.07/cwt | 53.00–59.00 | 584 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,161 | 48.83/cwt | 42.00–50.00 | 567 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,258 | 51.44/cwt | 45.00–54.00 | 647 | 21 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,345 | 42.00/cwt | 42.00–42.00 | 565 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,420 | 71.00/cwt | 71.00–71.00 | 1,008 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,426 | 64.86/cwt | 63.00–66.00 | 925 | 15 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,435 | 66.13/cwt | 65.00–68.00 | 949 | 17 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,608 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 884 | 2 |
Compared the much smaller sale two weeks ago: A narrow comparison of feeder steers and heifers 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Much larger offering this week after no feeder sales over the two holiday weeks. Demand was good to very good, with the most improvement in demand for heifers under 700 lbs. Many small packages this week, yet also there were numerous bigger, long strings, including some full loads. The packages sold just as readily as the part loads and loads. Quality was attractive to very attractive, but there were also plainer cattle in the offering giving plenty of selection for buyers of all kinds and price points to enter the market. There were a lot of buyers on the seats actively bidding which moved the sale along as the market was very active. With CME Live Cattle gaining 2.00 and Feeder Cattle gaining 4.00 farmer feeders were feeling more optimistic and ready to buy cattle. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower, bulls steady.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | — | 430 | 173.00–185.00 | 179.53 |
| 28 | — | 956 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 13 | — | 398 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| 340 | — | 674 | 147.50–160.00 | 155.80 |
| 258 | — | 573 | 162.00–171.00 | 166.21 |
| 240 | — | 730 | 147.85–157.00 | 151.28 |
| 187 | — | 523 | 163.00–181.00 | 171.86 |
| 180 | — | 626 | 159.00–169.00 | 162.66 |
| 173 | — | 887 | 139.75–147.00 | 143.85 |
| 249 | — | 831 | 145.00–149.00 | 148.05 |
| 240 | — | 768 | 143.25–153.50 | 148.71 |
| 74 | — | 474 | 170.00–182.00 | 175.76 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 337 | 176.00–180.00 | 178.23 |
| 11 | — | 648 | 150.50 | 150.50 |
| 34 | — | 724 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 30 | — | 667 | 136.00–146.00 | 138.96 |
| 16 | — | 524 | 157.00–166.00 | 159.68 |
| 11 | — | 299 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| 7 | — | 383 | 150.50 | 150.50 |
| 14 | — | 553 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 594 | 157.00 | 157.00 |
| 8 | — | 701 | 143.25 | 143.25 |
| 11 | — | 496 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,085 | 135.75 | 135.75 |
| 201 | — | 1,037 | 141.50–142.25 | 142.06 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 652 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| 8 | — | 458 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 605 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 22 | — | 432 | 132.00–147.00 | 140.53 |
| 24 | — | 534 | 135.00–147.50 | 144.30 |
| 26 | — | 879 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| 7 | — | 987 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 11 | — | 334 | 160.00–165.00 | 162.71 |
| 11 | — | 775 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 20 | — | 384 | 150.00–155.00 | 151.58 |
| 4 | — | 296 | 171.00 | 171.00 |
| 98 | — | 575 | 130.00–146.50 | 140.29 |
| 122 | — | 482 | 127.50–153.00 | 143.94 |
| 5 | — | 699 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 729 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| 16 | — | 626 | 136.00–139.75 | 137.89 |
| 13 | — | 470 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 4 | — | 369 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 15 | — | 581 | 131.00–138.00 | 135.63 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | — | 859 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| 118 | — | 531 | 148.00–159.00 | 155.26 |
| 164 | — | 793 | 136.50–136.85 | 136.80 |
| 204 | — | 728 | 136.00–141.75 | 138.35 |
| 227 | — | 624 | 140.00–149.00 | 145.45 |
| 357 | — | 685 | 134.50–145.00 | 140.55 |
| 10 | — | 904 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 125 | — | 475 | 149.25–161.50 | 157.48 |
| 259 | — | 573 | 143.50–161.00 | 152.25 |
| 13 | — | 435 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| 57 | — | 380 | 157.00–167.00 | 164.49 |
| 61 | — | 803 | 133.50–136.75 | 135.52 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 688 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | — | 529 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| 12 | — | 404 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | — | 1,206 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 43 | — | 1,086 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 560 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,033 | 31.00–43.00 | 37.94 |
| 5 | — | 1,035 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,161 | 42.00–50.00 | 48.83 |
| 3 | — | 1,060 | 53.00–59.00 | 55.07 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,420 | 71.00 | 71.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,608 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| 17 | — | 1,435 | 65.00–68.00 | 66.13 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,345 | 42.00 | 42.00 |
| 15 | — | 1,426 | 63.00–66.00 | 64.86 |
| 21 | — | 1,258 | 45.00–54.00 | 51.44 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,778 | 72.50–76.50 | 74.36 |
| 2 | — | 1,713 | 67.00–72.00 | 69.36 |
| 1 | — | 1,930 | 82.50 | 82.50 |