Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher with instance of 11.00, except 900 lbs - 950 lbs steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher with instances of 7.00. Demand for this eye appealing offering was good to very good. One consignment consisted of over 700 head. This consignment offered 2 pot load lots on several weights, drawing very good demand. Special section of red angus cattle caught good attention as well. Vaccination program, weaning days and flesh conditions all contributed to the demand for this nice group of feeder cattle. Several farmer feeders in the seats today. January 1, 2023 inventory was down 3% from last year at the same, December placement was down 8% compared to December of 2021. CME Feeder closed higher while corn took a decent drop. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. Bulls steady to 2.00 lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 702 | 194.67 | 1,366 | 2,238 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 676 | 183.06 | 1,237 | 393 |
| Medium 1 | 689 | 160.00 | 1,102 | 7thin |
| Large 1 | 1,081 | 159.11 | 1,721 | 66 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 470 | 152.38 | 717 | 29 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,709 | 90.31 | 1,543 | 7thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,558 | 78.79 | 1,228 | 37 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,406 | 69.24 | 974 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,113 | 48.17 | 536 | 18 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers34 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 327 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 785 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 351 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 878 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 396 | 214.00/cwt | 214.00–214.00 | 847 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 426 | 195.65/cwt | 186.00–215.00 | 833 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 440 | 231.86/cwt | 225.00–237.00 | 1,020 | 33 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 456 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 711 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 460 | 186.00/cwt | 186.00–186.00 | 856 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 482 | 231.57/cwt | 223.00–236.00 | 1,116 | 80 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 516 | 227.94/cwt | 226.00–232.00 | 1,176 | 97 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 516 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 728 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 526 | 193.36/cwt | 184.00–211.00 | 1,017 | 32 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 580 | 214.93/cwt | 209.50–221.00 | 1,247 | 186 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 583 | 198.99/cwt | 185.00–208.00 | 1,160 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 615 | 187.62/cwt | 178.00–194.00 | 1,154 | 52 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 625 | 204.33/cwt | 195.00–211.00 | 1,277 | 244 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 648 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 1,212 | 32 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 671 | 193.61/cwt | 184.75–199.50 | 1,299 | 392 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 680 | 181.65/cwt | 170.00–185.00 | 1,235 | 40 |
| Steers | — | Medium 1 | 689 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,102 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 717 | 179.85/cwt | 178.00–181.00 | 1,290 | 124 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 719 | 189.95/cwt | 184.00–193.00 | 1,366 | 264 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 770 | 179.77/cwt | 176.50–187.00 | 1,384 | 282 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 776 | 170.81/cwt | 166.00–172.50 | 1,325 | 23 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1Fancy | 795 | 189.75/cwt | 189.75–189.75 | 1,509 | 154 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 807 | 180.60/cwt | 174.50–183.50 | 1,457 | 204 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 831 | 170.63/cwt | 166.00–173.00 | 1,418 | 45 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 865 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 1,471 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 881 | 175.40/cwt | 172.50–179.50 | 1,545 | 163 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 918 | 171.49/cwt | 168.00–174.00 | 1,574 | 60 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 967 | 173.50/cwt | 173.50–173.50 | 1,678 | 23 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 970 | 155.50/cwt | 155.50–155.50 | 1,508 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,001 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 1,527 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,067 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 1,643 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,114 | 162.25/cwt | 162.25–162.25 | 1,807 | 44 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers28 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 291 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 626 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 305 | 192.50/cwt | 192.50–192.50 | 587 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 386 | 175.41/cwt | 170.00–180.00 | 677 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 414 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 807 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 424 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 653 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 435 | 211.27/cwt | 201.50–218.00 | 919 | 39 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 463 | 196.99/cwt | 191.00–200.50 | 912 | 57 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 483 | 183.00/cwt | 183.00–183.00 | 884 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fancy | 519 | 198.00/cwt | 198.00–198.00 | 1,028 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 519 | 188.18/cwt | 184.00–193.00 | 977 | 87 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 524 | 179.20/cwt | 177.00–181.00 | 939 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 575 | 187.38/cwt | 180.00–192.50 | 1,077 | 400 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 584 | 178.94/cwt | 178.00–180.00 | 1,045 | 104 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 586 | 167.03/cwt | 161.00–176.50 | 979 | 63 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fancy | 590 | 203.50/cwt | 203.50–203.50 | 1,201 | 39 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1Fancy | 611 | 196.50/cwt | 196.50–196.50 | 1,201 | 19 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 613 | 183.06/cwt | 178.50–189.00 | 1,122 | 201 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 626 | 168.13/cwt | 164.50–175.50 | 1,052 | 31 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 640 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 1,018 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 677 | 173.59/cwt | 168.00–182.00 | 1,175 | 303 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 696 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 1,148 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 714 | 173.57/cwt | 169.50–176.35 | 1,239 | 282 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 731 | 159.39/cwt | 157.00–165.00 | 1,165 | 165 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 765 | 169.53/cwt | 166.00–171.50 | 1,297 | 140 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 823 | 170.09/cwt | 168.00–170.50 | 1,400 | 137 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2 | 862 | 131.56/cwt | 131.00–132.50 | 1,134 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 887 | 162.21/cwt | 162.00–162.25 | 1,439 | 29 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 996 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,554 | 34 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,696 | 91.86/cwt | 91.00–93.00 | 1,558 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,740 | 86.45/cwt | 85.00–88.00 | 1,504 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,016 | 29.86/cwt | 21.00–33.00 | 303 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,117 | 58.39/cwt | 55.00–61.00 | 652 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,164 | 48.42/cwt | 41.00–52.00 | 564 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,406 | 70.83/cwt | 67.00–74.50 | 996 | 22 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,410 | 57.55/cwt | 55.00–62.50 | 811 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,555 | 78.95/cwt | 75.00–82.00 | 1,228 | 36 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,680 | 73.00/cwt | 73.00–73.00 | 1,226 | 1 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher with instance of 11.00, except 900 lbs - 950 lbs steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher with instances of 7.00. Demand for this eye appealing offering was good to very good. One consignment consisted of over 700 head. This consignment offered 2 pot load lots on several weights, drawing very good demand. Special section of red angus cattle caught good attention as well. Vaccination program, weaning days and flesh conditions all contributed to the demand for this nice group of feeder cattle. Several farmer feeders in the seats today. January 1, 2023 inventory was down 3% from last year at the same, December placement was down 8% compared to December of 2021. CME Feeder closed higher while corn took a decent drop. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. Bulls steady to 2.00 lower.
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | — | 1,555 | 75.00–82.00 | 78.95 |
| 1 | — | 1,680 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,410 | 55.00–62.50 | 57.55 |
| 22 | — | 1,406 | 67.00–74.50 | 70.83 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,117 | 55.00–61.00 | 58.39 |
| 4 | — | 1,016 | 21.00–33.00 | 29.86 |
| 7 | — | 1,164 | 41.00–52.00 | 48.42 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,740 | 85.00–88.00 | 86.45 |
| 5 | — | 1,696 | 91.00–93.00 | 91.86 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 865 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| 32 | — | 526 | 184.00–211.00 | 193.36 |
| 52 | — | 615 | 178.00–194.00 | 187.62 |
| 23 | — | 776 | 166.00–172.50 | 170.81 |
| 12 | — | 396 | 214.00 | 214.00 |
| 30 | — | 583 | 185.00–208.00 | 198.99 |
| 14 | — | 426 | 186.00–215.00 | 195.65 |
| 124 | — | 717 | 178.00–181.00 | 179.85 |
| 4 | — | 460 | 186.00 | 186.00 |
| 40 | — | 680 | 170.00–185.00 | 181.65 |
| 45 | — | 831 | 166.00–173.00 | 170.63 |
| 6 | — | 970 | 155.50 | 155.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 516 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 22 | — | 456 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186 | — | 580 | 209.50–221.00 | 214.93 |
| 33 | — | 440 | 225.00–237.00 | 231.86 |
| 244 | — | 625 | 195.00–211.00 | 204.33 |
| 163 | — | 881 | 172.50–179.50 | 175.40 |
| 204 | — | 807 | 174.50–183.50 | 180.60 |
| 80 | — | 482 | 223.00–236.00 | 231.57 |
| 60 | — | 918 | 168.00–174.00 | 171.49 |
| 264 | — | 719 | 184.00–193.00 | 189.95 |
| 282 | — | 770 | 176.50–187.00 | 179.77 |
| 97 | — | 516 | 226.00–232.00 | 227.94 |
| 14 | — | 351 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| 10 | — | 327 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| 392 | — | 671 | 184.75–199.50 | 193.61 |
| 23 | — | 967 | 173.50 | 173.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 1,001 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| 44 | — | 1,114 | 162.25 | 162.25 |
| 5 | — | 1,067 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 689 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | — | 648 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | — | 795 | 189.75 | 189.75 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | — | 765 | 166.00–171.50 | 169.53 |
| 57 | — | 463 | 191.00–200.50 | 196.99 |
| 303 | — | 677 | 168.00–182.00 | 173.59 |
| 201 | — | 613 | 178.50–189.00 | 183.06 |
| 39 | — | 435 | 201.50–218.00 | 211.27 |
| 29 | — | 887 | 162.00–162.25 | 162.21 |
| 282 | — | 714 | 169.50–176.35 | 173.57 |
| 137 | — | 823 | 168.00–170.50 | 170.09 |
| 34 | — | 996 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 7 | — | 291 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| 87 | — | 519 | 184.00–193.00 | 188.18 |
| 400 | — | 575 | 180.00–192.50 | 187.38 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 862 | 131.00–132.50 | 131.56 |
| 12 | — | 640 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| 8 | — | 424 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | — | 590 | 203.50 | 203.50 |
| 19 | — | 611 | 196.50 | 196.50 |
| 17 | — | 519 | 198.00 | 198.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 305 | 192.50 | 192.50 |
| 12 | — | 414 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| 20 | — | 524 | 177.00–181.00 | 179.20 |
| 8 | — | 696 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| 4 | — | 483 | 183.00 | 183.00 |
| 9 | — | 386 | 170.00–180.00 | 175.41 |
| 165 | — | 731 | 157.00–165.00 | 159.39 |
| 63 | — | 586 | 161.00–176.50 | 167.03 |
| 31 | — | 626 | 164.50–175.50 | 168.13 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | — | 584 | 178.00–180.00 | 178.94 |