Compared to last week: Slaughter steers Choice 2-3 1.00 to 3.00 higher, Choice 3-4 1.00 to 2.00 lower and heifers 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Holstein steers compared to two weeks ago steady to 1.00 higher. Demand for this nice offering was good. Black cattle are in biggest demand creating wide price ranges. Small premium seen for program cattle. Several 1600 lb steers offered today. Estimated dressed cost 204.00 to 209.00. CME Live Cattle down while corn took a big jump higher. Slaughter cows steady. Bulls to few to make a meaningful comparison.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs steady to 1.00 higher. Demand for this large offering of sheep was good. Slaughter ewes steady to 4.00 higher.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,835 | 79.69 | 1,462 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,609 | 73.97 | 1,190 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,428 | 60.83 | 868 | 28 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,313 | 49.33 | 648 | 97 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,464 | 113.32 | 1,659 | 32 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,419 | 110.00 | 1,561 | 9thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,365 | 128.16 | 1,749 | 433 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,192 | 125.74 | 1,499 | 17 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,280 | 134.74 | 1,725 | 66 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,552 | 128.34 | 1,992 | 518 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,278 | 135.46/cwt | 128.00–138.50 | 1,731 | 60 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,305 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,664 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,431 | 128.33/cwt | 126.00–129.75 | 1,836 | 76 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,450 | 129.94/cwt | 128.00–133.00 | 1,884 | 65 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,516 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,956 | 7 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,558 | 130.28/cwt | 128.00–134.00 | 2,030 | 60 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,561 | 128.19/cwt | 124.00–129.75 | 2,001 | 146 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,639 | 127.12/cwt | 124.00–129.00 | 2,083 | 164 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,192 | 125.74/cwt | 125.00–127.50 | 1,499 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,364 | 130.63/cwt | 127.00–133.25 | 1,782 | 215 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,365 | 125.73/cwt | 122.50–127.00 | 1,716 | 218 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,828 | 79.38/cwt | 73.00–84.00 | 1,451 | 19 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,960 | 85.50/cwt | 85.50–85.50 | 1,676 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,115 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 725 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,267 | 37.54/cwt | 35.00–39.00 | 476 | 15 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,321 | 56.27/cwt | 53.00–59.00 | 743 | 30 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,335 | 47.74/cwt | 42.50–52.50 | 637 | 49 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,380 | 69.53/cwt | 69.00–70.00 | 960 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,394 | 64.30/cwt | 60.00–68.00 | 896 | 18 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,515 | 50.85/cwt | 49.00–55.00 | 770 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,555 | 78.00/cwt | 78.00–78.00 | 1,213 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,620 | 64.00/cwt | 64.00–64.00 | 1,037 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,657 | 74.93/cwt | 74.00–76.00 | 1,242 | 4 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,419 | 110.00/cwt | 110.00–110.00 | 1,561 | 9 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,464 | 113.32/cwt | 113.00–114.00 | 1,659 | 32 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers Choice 2-3 1.00 to 3.00 higher, Choice 3-4 1.00 to 2.00 lower and heifers 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Holstein steers compared to two weeks ago steady to 1.00 higher. Demand for this nice offering was good. Black cattle are in biggest demand creating wide price ranges. Small premium seen for program cattle. Several 1600 lb steers offered today. Estimated dressed cost 204.00 to 209.00. CME Live Cattle down while corn took a big jump higher. Slaughter cows steady. Bulls to few to make a meaningful comparison.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs steady to 1.00 higher. Demand for this large offering of sheep was good. Slaughter ewes steady to 4.00 higher.
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 1,267 | 35.00–39.00 | 37.54 |
| 3 | — | 1,115 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| 30 | — | 1,321 | 53.00–59.00 | 56.27 |
| 49 | — | 1,335 | 42.50–52.50 | 47.74 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 1,394 | 60.00–68.00 | 64.30 |
| 8 | — | 1,515 | 49.00–55.00 | 50.85 |
| 2 | — | 1,380 | 69.00–70.00 | 69.53 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,657 | 74.00–76.00 | 74.93 |
| 2 | — | 1,620 | 64.00 | 64.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,555 | 78.00 | 78.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | — | 1,431 | 126.00–129.75 | 128.33 |
| 146 | — | 1,561 | 124.00–129.75 | 128.19 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | — | 1,450 | 128.00–133.00 | 129.94 |
| 60 | — | 1,558 | 128.00–134.00 | 130.28 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | — | 1,278 | 128.00–138.50 | 135.46 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | — | 1,639 | 124.00–129.00 | 127.12 |
| Steers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,516 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,305 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | — | 1,364 | 127.00–133.25 | 130.63 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | — | 1,365 | 122.50–127.00 | 125.73 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 1,192 | 125.00–127.50 | 125.74 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | — | 1,464 | 113.00–114.00 | 113.32 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,419 | 110.00 | 110.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 1,828 | 73.00–84.00 | 79.38 |
| 1 | — | 1,960 | 85.50 | 85.50 |