Compared to last week: Slaughter steers sold with lower undertones, heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Holsteins in a very light test sold with higher undertones. Demand for this nice group of slaughter cattle was moderate. Most cattle were hauled in overnight or early in the morning. With rain in the forecast, farmers are in the fields which made for a light offering today. Slaughter cows sold with lower undertones. Slaughter bulls to few to make a meaningful comparison.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs in a light test sold with lower undertones. Feeder lambs are in high demand the last couple weeks. Demand for this nice offering of sheep was good. Slaughter ewes Good 4-5 & Good 2-3 5.00 to 10.00 lower, Utility 1-2 sold 5.00 to 10.00 higher.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,542 | 89.01 | 1,373 | 25 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,535 | 81.41 | 1,249 | 14 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,609 | 76.72 | 1,234 | 36 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,282 | 64.54 | 828 | 14 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,589 | 123.50 | 1,962 | 20 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,376 | 117.91 | 1,622 | 37 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,412 | 146.29 | 2,066 | 225 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,219 | 125.00 | 1,524 | 8thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,485 | 144.58 | 2,146 | 343 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,385 | 136.75 | 1,894 | 63 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,364 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 1,841 | 8 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,366 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 2,104 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,388 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 1,902 | 55 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,427 | 143.36/cwt | 142.00–145.50 | 2,046 | 184 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,462 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 1,930 | 11 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,483 | 152.83/cwt | 149.75–155.00 | 2,266 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,542 | 149.09/cwt | 148.00–151.00 | 2,299 | 44 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,590 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 2,480 | 5 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,600 | 154.47/cwt | 150.00–157.00 | 2,472 | 27 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,602 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 2,355 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,624 | 133.57/cwt | 130.00–142.00 | 2,169 | 38 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,219 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,524 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,266 | 149.07/cwt | 147.00–155.00 | 1,887 | 44 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,290 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 1,767 | 33 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,483 | 147.54/cwt | 143.00–149.00 | 2,188 | 148 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,510 | 88.05/cwt | 55.00–100.00 | 1,330 | 24 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,320 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 2,598 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,184 | 58.00/cwt | 58.00–58.00 | 687 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,223 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 917 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,315 | 48.75/cwt | 44.00–56.00 | 641 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,357 | 70.68/cwt | 69.00–74.50 | 959 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,427 | 84.52/cwt | 82.00–87.00 | 1,206 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,609 | 76.72/cwt | 75.50–79.00 | 1,234 | 36 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,678 | 77.27/cwt | 69.00–80.00 | 1,297 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,376 | 117.91/cwt | 117.50–118.75 | 1,622 | 37 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,589 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 1,962 | 20 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers sold with lower undertones, heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Holsteins in a very light test sold with higher undertones. Demand for this nice group of slaughter cattle was moderate. Most cattle were hauled in overnight or early in the morning. With rain in the forecast, farmers are in the fields which made for a light offering today. Slaughter cows sold with lower undertones. Slaughter bulls to few to make a meaningful comparison.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs in a light test sold with lower undertones. Feeder lambs are in high demand the last couple weeks. Demand for this nice offering of sheep was good. Slaughter ewes Good 4-5 & Good 2-3 5.00 to 10.00 lower, Utility 1-2 sold 5.00 to 10.00 higher.
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 1,589 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | — | 1,376 | 117.50–118.75 | 117.91 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,602 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,364 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,366 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,462 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 184 | — | 1,427 | 142.00–145.50 | 143.36 |
| 44 | — | 1,542 | 148.00–151.00 | 149.09 |
| 38 | — | 1,624 | 130.00–142.00 | 133.57 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | — | 1,388 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | — | 1,600 | 150.00–157.00 | 154.47 |
| 17 | — | 1,483 | 149.75–155.00 | 152.83 |
| Steers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,590 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | — | 1,483 | 143.00–149.00 | 147.54 |
| 33 | — | 1,290 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,219 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | — | 1,266 | 147.00–155.00 | 149.07 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,223 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,315 | 44.00–56.00 | 48.75 |
| 6 | — | 1,357 | 69.00–74.50 | 70.68 |
| 4 | — | 1,184 | 58.00 | 58.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,678 | 69.00–80.00 | 77.27 |
| 8 | — | 1,427 | 82.00–87.00 | 84.52 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | — | 1,609 | 75.50–79.00 | 76.72 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 1,510 | 55.00–100.00 | 88.05 |
| 1 | — | 2,320 | 112.00 | 112.00 |