Compared to last week: Slaughter steers Choice 2-3 steady to 1.00 higher, Choice 3-4 steady to 1.00 lower, heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Holsteins sold with higher undertones. Demand for this eye appealing offering of slaughter cattle was good. Boxed beef is starting the week after the holiday off higher. Several pot loads offered today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weighing conditions favorable for the buyer. Estimated dressed cost is 228.23 - 233.87. CME Live Cattle and corn both closed lower. Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls steady.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs 4.00 to 5.00 lower. Demand for this nice offering was moderate. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 5.00 to 9.00 lower, Good 4-5 steady to 2.00 lower, Utility 3.00 to 5.00 lower and Cull 10.00 lower.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,752 | 103.58 | 1,815 | 18 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,790 | 108.00 | 1,933 | 1thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,474 | 91.86 | 1,354 | 31 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,339 | 84.95 | 1,137 | 31 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,190 | 63.50 | 755 | 50 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,421 | 131.40 | 1,867 | 49 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,471 | 118.00 | 1,736 | 8thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Low | 1,306 | 144.20 | 1,884 | 217 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,158 | 138.00 | 1,598 | 10 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,268 | 146.31 | 1,855 | 45 |
| Steers | Choice | Low | 1,497 | 143.45 | 2,147 | 454 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers12 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,259 | 149.25/cwt | 149.25–149.25 | 1,879 | 35 |
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,299 | 136.00/cwt | 136.00–136.00 | 1,767 | 10 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,374 | 146.36/cwt | 144.00–149.50 | 2,011 | 67 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,388 | 144.19/cwt | 141.50–145.00 | 2,001 | 98 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,397 | 149.50/cwt | 149.50–149.50 | 2,089 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,485 | 142.75/cwt | 142.75–142.75 | 2,120 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,538 | 143.06/cwt | 142.00–143.50 | 2,200 | 204 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,554 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 2,145 | 14 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,637 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 2,325 | 40 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,662 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 2,277 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,706 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 2,414 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,882 | 137.50/cwt | 137.50–137.50 | 2,588 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,158 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,598 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,167 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,669 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,252 | 146.37/cwt | 146.00–150.00 | 1,833 | 58 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,292 | 136.05/cwt | 135.50–137.00 | 1,758 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,335 | 144.16/cwt | 140.00–145.00 | 1,925 | 140 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,565 | 99.80/cwt | 85.00–104.00 | 1,562 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,939 | 107.36/cwt | 105.00–109.00 | 2,082 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,067 | 48.61/cwt | 31.00–59.00 | 519 | 16 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,199 | 65.88/cwt | 61.00–70.00 | 790 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,253 | 80.01/cwt | 79.50–81.00 | 1,003 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,282 | 87.45/cwt | 84.00–89.00 | 1,121 | 17 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,322 | 75.46/cwt | 73.00–77.00 | 998 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,342 | 91.63/cwt | 90.00–93.50 | 1,230 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,457 | 74.63/cwt | 68.00–79.00 | 1,087 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,465 | 92.48/cwt | 91.00–94.00 | 1,355 | 25 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,509 | 89.28/cwt | 87.00–90.50 | 1,347 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,790 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 1,933 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,421 | 131.40/cwt | 129.00–132.00 | 1,867 | 49 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,471 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 1,736 | 8 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers Choice 2-3 steady to 1.00 higher, Choice 3-4 steady to 1.00 lower, heifers steady to 1.00 higher. Holsteins sold with higher undertones. Demand for this eye appealing offering of slaughter cattle was good. Boxed beef is starting the week after the holiday off higher. Several pot loads offered today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weighing conditions favorable for the buyer. Estimated dressed cost is 228.23 - 233.87. CME Live Cattle and corn both closed lower. Slaughter cows steady. Slaughter bulls steady.
Traditional slaughter weight lambs 4.00 to 5.00 lower. Demand for this nice offering was moderate. Slaughter ewes Good 2-3 5.00 to 9.00 lower, Good 4-5 steady to 2.00 lower, Utility 3.00 to 5.00 lower and Cull 10.00 lower.
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,322 | 73.00–77.00 | 75.46 |
| 16 | — | 1,067 | 31.00–59.00 | 48.61 |
| 19 | — | 1,199 | 61.00–70.00 | 65.88 |
| 3 | — | 1,253 | 79.50–81.00 | 80.01 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,457 | 68.00–79.00 | 74.63 |
| 6 | — | 1,342 | 90.00–93.50 | 91.63 |
| 17 | — | 1,282 | 84.00–89.00 | 87.45 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,790 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,509 | 87.00–90.50 | 89.28 |
| 25 | — | 1,465 | 91.00–94.00 | 92.48 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | — | 1,259 | 149.25 | 149.25 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,554 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 204 | — | 1,538 | 142.00–143.50 | 143.06 |
| 6 | — | 1,706 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| 6 | — | 1,882 | 137.50 | 137.50 |
| 98 | — | 1,388 | 141.50–145.00 | 144.19 |
| 5 | — | 1,485 | 142.75 | 142.75 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | — | 1,637 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 7 | — | 1,662 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | — | 1,374 | 144.00–149.50 | 146.36 |
| Steers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,397 | 149.50 | 149.50 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,299 | 136.00 | 136.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,292 | 135.50–137.00 | 136.05 |
| 140 | — | 1,335 | 140.00–145.00 | 144.16 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | — | 1,252 | 146.00–150.00 | 146.37 |
| Heifers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,167 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,158 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,471 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | — | 1,421 | 129.00–132.00 | 131.40 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,939 | 105.00–109.00 | 107.36 |
| 9 | — | 1,565 | 85.00–104.00 | 99.80 |