Compared to two weeks ago: In a narrow comparison, feeder steady to instances of 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers not well compared. Moderate to good demand for this large offering of yearling steers and heifers, few spring born calves offered and were met by moderate demand. This week’s yearling offering was, overall, in heavier flesh condition as many consignments were carrying a moderate plus amount of flesh. There were several long strings offered in full loads and multiple load lots. The market was active in spite of the CME Live Cattle futures contracts being under pressure. Cattle feeders want to buy yearlings while they can which is helping to support the market, whether the cattle are green or fleshy. There were some light fleshed cattle offered but quality wasn’t as attractive. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher with the advance on Lean cows, bulls 2.00 to 3.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 726 | 148.92 | 1,082 | 179 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 860 | 138.19 | 1,188 | 1,368 |
| Medium 1 | 618 | 137.00 | 847 | 16thin |
| Large 1 | 1,012 | 129.47 | 1,310 | 61 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 846 | 127.00 | 1,074 | 8thin |
| Large 1-2 | 1,059 | 122.00 | 1,292 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,750 | 81.88 | 1,433 | 6thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,482 | 61.17 | 907 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,315 | 55.68 | 732 | 17 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,146 | 45.86 | 526 | 18 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers22 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 498 | 174.00/cwt | 174.00–174.00 | 867 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 514 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 848 | 19 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 549 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 840 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1 | 618 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 847 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 641 | 155.50/cwt | 155.50–155.50 | 997 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 664 | 149.63/cwt | 140.00–154.25 | 994 | 52 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 672 | 135.24/cwt | 133.00–138.00 | 909 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | 695 | 155.10/cwt | 155.10–155.10 | 1,078 | 62 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 713 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 1,077 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 748 | 144.25/cwt | 144.25–144.25 | 1,079 | 28 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 757 | 148.85/cwt | 148.85–148.85 | 1,127 | 94 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 783 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 1,088 | 28 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 796 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 1,134 | 25 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 822 | 139.65/cwt | 138.75–143.75 | 1,148 | 225 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 836 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 1,175 | 20 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 846 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,074 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 878 | 136.15/cwt | 133.00–140.75 | 1,195 | 339 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 899 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,146 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 925 | 134.33/cwt | 133.25–137.00 | 1,243 | 514 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 965 | 133.25/cwt | 133.25–133.25 | 1,286 | 55 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,012 | 129.47/cwt | 129.25–130.00 | 1,310 | 61 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 1,059 | 122.00/cwt | 122.00–122.00 | 1,292 | 7 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers16 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 366 | 162.00/cwt | 162.00–162.00 | 593 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 516 | 144.73/cwt | 140.00–147.00 | 747 | 35 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 623 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 810 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 643 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 829 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 664 | 139.29/cwt | 133.50–140.25 | 925 | 128 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 694 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 923 | 51 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 715 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 972 | 66 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 776 | 137.89/cwt | 132.50–141.60 | 1,070 | 242 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 812 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 1,056 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 824 | 134.44/cwt | 131.00–138.75 | 1,108 | 342 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 861 | 134.16/cwt | 130.50–136.00 | 1,155 | 108 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 911 | 128.20/cwt | 127.00–129.00 | 1,168 | 30 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 934 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 1,149 | 29 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1Fleshy | 1,033 | 116.00/cwt | 116.00–116.00 | 1,198 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 1,039 | 119.50/cwt | 119.50–119.50 | 1,242 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 1,062 | 111.00/cwt | 111.00–111.00 | 1,179 | 12 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,750 | 81.88/cwt | 79.00–85.50 | 1,433 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 966 | 32.54/cwt | 32.00–34.00 | 314 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,156 | 44.32/cwt | 42.00–47.50 | 512 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,214 | 51.81/cwt | 50.00–54.50 | 629 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,309 | 51.53/cwt | 51.00–53.00 | 675 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,317 | 56.96/cwt | 55.50–58.50 | 750 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,482 | 61.17/cwt | 59.00–65.00 | 907 | 12 |
Compared to two weeks ago: In a narrow comparison, feeder steady to instances of 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers not well compared. Moderate to good demand for this large offering of yearling steers and heifers, few spring born calves offered and were met by moderate demand. This week’s yearling offering was, overall, in heavier flesh condition as many consignments were carrying a moderate plus amount of flesh. There were several long strings offered in full loads and multiple load lots. The market was active in spite of the CME Live Cattle futures contracts being under pressure. Cattle feeders want to buy yearlings while they can which is helping to support the market, whether the cattle are green or fleshy. There were some light fleshed cattle offered but quality wasn’t as attractive. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher with the advance on Lean cows, bulls 2.00 to 3.00 higher.
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 549 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| 7 | — | 899 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| 20 | — | 836 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 28 | — | 748 | 144.25 | 144.25 |
| 25 | — | 796 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| 30 | — | 641 | 155.50 | 155.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | — | 783 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| 13 | — | 672 | 133.00–138.00 | 135.24 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | — | 757 | 148.85 | 148.85 |
| 22 | — | 713 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| 339 | — | 878 | 133.00–140.75 | 136.15 |
| 225 | — | 822 | 138.75–143.75 | 139.65 |
| 55 | — | 965 | 133.25 | 133.25 |
| 514 | — | 925 | 133.25–137.00 | 134.33 |
| 52 | — | 664 | 140.00–154.25 | 149.63 |
| 19 | — | 514 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 7 | — | 498 | 174.00 | 174.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 846 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 618 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,059 | 122.00 | 122.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | — | 1,012 | 129.25–130.00 | 129.47 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | — | 695 | 155.10 | 155.10 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 623 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 15 | — | 812 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | — | 861 | 130.50–136.00 | 134.16 |
| 66 | — | 715 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| 342 | — | 824 | 131.00–138.75 | 134.44 |
| 128 | — | 664 | 133.50–140.25 | 139.29 |
| 35 | — | 516 | 140.00–147.00 | 144.73 |
| 5 | — | 366 | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| 30 | — | 911 | 127.00–129.00 | 128.20 |
| 242 | — | 776 | 132.50–141.60 | 137.89 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,062 | 111.00 | 111.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,039 | 119.50 | 119.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,033 | 116.00 | 116.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | — | 694 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 6 | — | 643 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 29 | — | 934 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,750 | 79.00–85.50 | 81.88 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 966 | 32.00–34.00 | 32.54 |
| 4 | — | 1,156 | 42.00–47.50 | 44.32 |
| 10 | — | 1,214 | 50.00–54.50 | 51.81 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,309 | 51.00–53.00 | 51.53 |
| 13 | — | 1,317 | 55.50–58.50 | 56.96 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,482 | 59.00–65.00 | 61.17 |