Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Holsteins in a light test sold with steady undertones. Demand for this nice offering was moderate. 11 semi loads offered today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weighing conditions favorable for the buyer. Excessive heat is effecting cattle in the Midwest. Estimated dressed cost 235.00 - 241.00. CME Live Cattle and Corn both closed higher. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Bulls steady.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs 10.00 to 15.00 lower. Demand for this large offering was moderate. Several large lots hauled in over night. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 10.00 to 15.00 higher, Good 4-5 3.00 to 5.00 lower, Utility 5.00 to 10.00 higher, Cull to few to make a meaningful comparison. Lighter weight lambs are holding their own this week.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,084 | 110.49 | 2,302 | 20 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,588 | 88.99 | 1,413 | 62 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,443 | 83.54 | 1,205 | 37 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,243 | 68.41 | 850 | 39 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,364 | 123.50 | 1,685 | 20 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,329 | 145.01 | 1,927 | 348 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,256 | 137.16 | 1,723 | 50 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,447 | 146.29 | 2,117 | 356 |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,150 | 144.29 | 1,659 | 21 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,345 | 140.81 | 1,894 | 71 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | SelectCertified Prgms | 1,136 | 154.00/cwt | 154.00–154.00 | 1,749 | 13 |
| Steers | — | SelectReturn to Feed | 1,173 | 128.50/cwt | 128.50–128.50 | 1,507 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,334 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,934 | 24 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,342 | 153.00/cwt | 153.00–153.00 | 2,053 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,351 | 138.67/cwt | 138.00–141.00 | 1,873 | 47 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,437 | 145.63/cwt | 143.00–150.00 | 2,093 | 295 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,547 | 144.46/cwt | 143.00–146.00 | 2,235 | 20 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,587 | 152.82/cwt | 152.00–154.00 | 2,425 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,708 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 2,494 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers4 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,256 | 137.16/cwt | 136.00–141.00 | 1,723 | 50 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,273 | 146.28/cwt | 143.00–149.00 | 1,862 | 58 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,295 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,813 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,342 | 144.92/cwt | 142.50–147.00 | 1,945 | 280 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 2,054 | 111.46/cwt | 107.00–117.00 | 2,289 | 19 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,645 | 92.00/cwt | 92.00–92.00 | 2,433 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 815 | 40.00/cwt | 40.00–40.00 | 326 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,156 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 936 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,194 | 63.94/cwt | 58.00–68.00 | 763 | 21 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,381 | 73.93/cwt | 70.00–76.00 | 1,021 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,413 | 83.17/cwt | 79.00–85.50 | 1,175 | 27 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,467 | 88.04/cwt | 87.00–88.50 | 1,292 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,540 | 87.86/cwt | 85.50–91.50 | 1,353 | 35 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,614 | 92.79/cwt | 92.00–96.00 | 1,498 | 21 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,655 | 76.42/cwt | 76.00–77.00 | 1,265 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,773 | 82.30/cwt | 78.00–84.00 | 1,459 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,364 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 1,685 | 20 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers and heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Holsteins in a light test sold with steady undertones. Demand for this nice offering was moderate. 11 semi loads offered today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weighing conditions favorable for the buyer. Excessive heat is effecting cattle in the Midwest. Estimated dressed cost 235.00 - 241.00. CME Live Cattle and Corn both closed higher. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Bulls steady.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs 10.00 to 15.00 lower. Demand for this large offering was moderate. Several large lots hauled in over night. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 10.00 to 15.00 higher, Good 4-5 3.00 to 5.00 lower, Utility 5.00 to 10.00 higher, Cull to few to make a meaningful comparison. Lighter weight lambs are holding their own this week.
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,708 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| 295 | — | 1,437 | 143.00–150.00 | 145.63 |
| 20 | — | 1,547 | 143.00–146.00 | 144.46 |
| Steers — Select · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,173 | 128.50 | 128.50 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,587 | 152.00–154.00 | 152.82 |
| 22 | — | 1,342 | 153.00 | 153.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 1,334 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | — | 1,351 | 138.00–141.00 | 138.67 |
| Steers — Select · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,136 | 154.00 | 154.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | — | 1,256 | 136.00–141.00 | 137.16 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | — | 1,273 | 143.00–149.00 | 146.28 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | — | 1,342 | 142.50–147.00 | 144.92 |
| 10 | — | 1,295 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | — | 1,194 | 58.00–68.00 | 63.94 |
| 13 | — | 1,381 | 70.00–76.00 | 73.93 |
| 1 | — | 815 | 40.00 | 40.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,156 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | — | 1,540 | 85.50–91.50 | 87.86 |
| 21 | — | 1,614 | 92.00–96.00 | 92.79 |
| 6 | — | 1,773 | 78.00–84.00 | 82.30 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,467 | 87.00–88.50 | 88.04 |
| 27 | — | 1,413 | 79.00–85.50 | 83.17 |
| 3 | — | 1,655 | 76.00–77.00 | 76.42 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 1,364 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 2,054 | 107.00–117.00 | 111.46 |
| 1 | — | 2,645 | 92.00 | 92.00 |