Compared to last week: Slaughter steers Choice 2-3 3.00 to 4.00 higher, Choice 3-4 3.00 to 4.00 lower, heifers 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Holstein steers 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Demand for this nice offering of clean cattle was good, non implant cattle sold with a premium. Several loads sold with weighing conditions favorable, as most cattle were hauled in overnight. CME Live Cattle Futures were up slightly today, while corn was down. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold with higher undertones in a light test.
Traditional slaughter weight sheep 20.00 to 25.00 higher. The demand for lambs was high and continues to drive the market higher. Very active market today for slaughter sheep and ewes. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 2.00 to 4.00 lower, Good 4-5 10.00 to 13.00 lower, Utility 1-2 5.00 to 10.00 higher, Cull to few to make a meaningful comparison.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,665 | 91.00 | 1,515 | 12 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,494 | 79.23 | 1,184 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,511 | 71.10 | 1,075 | 62 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,418 | 64.08 | 909 | 51 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,101 | 53.64 | 591 | 99 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,504 | 106.43 | 1,601 | 27 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,396 | 96.90 | 1,353 | 56 |
| Heifers | Choice | Low | 1,277 | 122.53 | 1,565 | 313 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,254 | 104.00 | 1,304 | 10 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,455 | 123.25 | 1,793 | 318 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,244 | 117.05 | 1,456 | 20 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,244 | 117.05/cwt | 113.50–119.00 | 1,456 | 20 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,426 | 123.33/cwt | 120.00–125.25 | 1,759 | 185 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,433 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,849 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,456 | 117.00/cwt | 117.00–117.00 | 1,704 | 20 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,461 | 126.62/cwt | 126.00–128.00 | 1,850 | 59 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,516 | 117.24/cwt | 117.00–117.50 | 1,777 | 19 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,525 | 126.34/cwt | 125.00–127.50 | 1,927 | 17 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,665 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 1,981 | 13 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,254 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 1,304 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,266 | 122.28/cwt | 119.50–124.50 | 1,548 | 279 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,314 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,511 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,388 | 128.09/cwt | 126.50–129.00 | 1,778 | 25 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,656 | 97.98/cwt | 95.00–102.00 | 1,623 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,674 | 84.02/cwt | 73.00–88.00 | 1,406 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,060 | 30.22/cwt | 27.00–35.00 | 320 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,092 | 48.83/cwt | 41.00–53.00 | 533 | 35 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,104 | 58.25/cwt | 54.00–61.00 | 643 | 48 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,146 | 62.41/cwt | 62.00–64.00 | 715 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,418 | 64.08/cwt | 61.00–67.50 | 909 | 51 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,494 | 79.23/cwt | 78.00–82.00 | 1,184 | 14 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,503 | 70.66/cwt | 66.00–76.00 | 1,062 | 58 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,634 | 77.52/cwt | 77.00–78.00 | 1,267 | 4 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,396 | 96.90/cwt | 92.00–99.00 | 1,353 | 56 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,504 | 106.43/cwt | 106.00–108.00 | 1,601 | 27 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers Choice 2-3 3.00 to 4.00 higher, Choice 3-4 3.00 to 4.00 lower, heifers 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Holstein steers 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Demand for this nice offering of clean cattle was good, non implant cattle sold with a premium. Several loads sold with weighing conditions favorable, as most cattle were hauled in overnight. CME Live Cattle Futures were up slightly today, while corn was down. Slaughter cows 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold with higher undertones in a light test.
Traditional slaughter weight sheep 20.00 to 25.00 higher. The demand for lambs was high and continues to drive the market higher. Very active market today for slaughter sheep and ewes. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 2.00 to 4.00 lower, Good 4-5 10.00 to 13.00 lower, Utility 1-2 5.00 to 10.00 higher, Cull to few to make a meaningful comparison.
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | — | 1,396 | 92.00–99.00 | 96.90 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | — | 1,504 | 106.00–108.00 | 106.43 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,254 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,314 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| 279 | — | 1,266 | 119.50–124.50 | 122.28 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | — | 1,388 | 126.50–129.00 | 128.09 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | — | 1,461 | 126.00–128.00 | 126.62 |
| 17 | — | 1,525 | 125.00–127.50 | 126.34 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,665 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 1,244 | 113.50–119.00 | 117.05 |
| Steers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,433 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 1,516 | 117.00–117.50 | 117.24 |
| 20 | — | 1,456 | 117.00 | 117.00 |
| 185 | — | 1,426 | 120.00–125.25 | 123.33 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | — | 1,503 | 66.00–76.00 | 70.66 |
| 4 | — | 1,634 | 77.00–78.00 | 77.52 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | — | 1,418 | 61.00–67.50 | 64.08 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | — | 1,104 | 54.00–61.00 | 58.25 |
| 35 | — | 1,092 | 41.00–53.00 | 48.83 |
| 10 | — | 1,146 | 62.00–64.00 | 62.41 |
| 6 | — | 1,060 | 27.00–35.00 | 30.22 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,494 | 78.00–82.00 | 79.23 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,656 | 95.00–102.00 | 97.98 |
| 6 | — | 1,674 | 73.00–88.00 | 84.02 |