Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Holstein steers 2.00 to 7.00 higher. Demand for this light offering of clean hided cattle was good. Most cattle were hauled in over night, making weighing conditions favorable for the buyers. Estimated dress cost was 2.01 - 2.04. CME Live Cattle Futures were down along with Corn. Slaughter cows Breaker and Boner 1.00 to 2.00 higher, Lean steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00 to 3.00 higher.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs steady to 4.00 higher. Demand for this nice offering of quality sheep was good. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 3.00 to 5.00 higher, Good 4-5, Utility 1-2 and Cull 1 to few to make a meaningful comparison.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,776 | 95.71 | 1,700 | 23 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,538 | 75.43 | 1,160 | 107 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Very Low | 1,338 | 66.32 | 887 | 192 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,221 | 57.35 | 700 | 153 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,431 | 113.29 | 1,621 | 15 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,370 | 106.58 | 1,460 | 12 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,225 | 81.00 | 992 | 4thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,301 | 127.10 | 1,653 | 148 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,172 | 122.25 | 1,433 | 5thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,503 | 126.65 | 1,904 | 377 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,370 | 123.33 | 1,689 | 143 |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,193 | 120.00 | 1,432 | 12 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | SelectReturn to Feed | 1,193 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 1,432 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,270 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 1,600 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceNatural | 1,279 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,650 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,382 | 122.87/cwt | 121.75–124.00 | 1,698 | 127 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,453 | 126.27/cwt | 125.00–127.00 | 1,835 | 190 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,462 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,930 | 3 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,555 | 127.20/cwt | 125.00–128.00 | 1,978 | 177 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,566 | 121.00/cwt | 121.00–121.00 | 1,895 | 7 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,172 | 122.25/cwt | 122.25–122.25 | 1,433 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,299 | 126.98/cwt | 125.00–128.00 | 1,649 | 145 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,392 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,851 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,435 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,622 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,749 | 91.35/cwt | 85.00–96.00 | 1,598 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,854 | 100.09/cwt | 97.50–105.00 | 1,856 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,142 | 63.50/cwt | 63.50–63.50 | 725 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,154 | 53.16/cwt | 50.50–55.50 | 613 | 32 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,245 | 59.40/cwt | 56.00–62.00 | 740 | 95 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,285 | 46.52/cwt | 42.00–49.00 | 598 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,324 | 66.36/cwt | 63.00–69.50 | 879 | 159 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,372 | 70.73/cwt | 70.00–74.00 | 970 | 20 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,411 | 59.31/cwt | 57.00–62.00 | 837 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,466 | 67.14/cwt | 62.00–69.00 | 984 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,522 | 75.13/cwt | 70.00–79.50 | 1,143 | 79 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,640 | 80.59/cwt | 80.00–85.00 | 1,322 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,970 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 1,084 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select | 1,225 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 992 | 4 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,370 | 106.58/cwt | 105.00–108.00 | 1,460 | 12 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,431 | 113.29/cwt | 112.50–113.50 | 1,621 | 15 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Holstein steers 2.00 to 7.00 higher. Demand for this light offering of clean hided cattle was good. Most cattle were hauled in over night, making weighing conditions favorable for the buyers. Estimated dress cost was 2.01 - 2.04. CME Live Cattle Futures were down along with Corn. Slaughter cows Breaker and Boner 1.00 to 2.00 higher, Lean steady. Slaughter bulls 1.00 to 3.00 higher.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs steady to 4.00 higher. Demand for this nice offering of quality sheep was good. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 3.00 to 5.00 higher, Good 4-5, Utility 1-2 and Cull 1 to few to make a meaningful comparison.
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,392 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | — | 1,299 | 125.00–128.00 | 126.98 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,172 | 122.25 | 122.25 |
| Steers — Select · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,193 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,270 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | — | 1,453 | 125.00–127.00 | 126.27 |
| 7 | — | 1,566 | 121.00 | 121.00 |
| 177 | — | 1,555 | 125.00–128.00 | 127.20 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,279 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | — | 1,382 | 121.75–124.00 | 122.87 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,462 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,970 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| 12 | — | 1,411 | 57.00–62.00 | 59.31 |
| 159 | — | 1,324 | 63.00–69.50 | 66.36 |
| 20 | — | 1,372 | 70.00–74.00 | 70.73 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,285 | 42.00–49.00 | 46.52 |
| 13 | — | 1,142 | 63.50 | 63.50 |
| 32 | — | 1,154 | 50.50–55.50 | 53.16 |
| 95 | — | 1,245 | 56.00–62.00 | 59.40 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,466 | 62.00–69.00 | 67.14 |
| 19 | — | 1,640 | 80.00–85.00 | 80.59 |
| 79 | — | 1,522 | 70.00–79.50 | 75.13 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 1,431 | 112.50–113.50 | 113.29 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,225 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,370 | 105.00–108.00 | 106.58 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,435 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| 13 | — | 1,749 | 85.00–96.00 | 91.35 |
| 9 | — | 1,854 | 97.50–105.00 | 100.09 |