Compared to last week: Slaughter steers steady to 1.00 lower in a light test, heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Holsteins 1.00 to 2.00 lower in a light test. Demand for this eye appealing offering of fat cattle was moderate. Wide price gaps created by the demand for black hided cattle. Majority of the cattle offered today were hauled in overnight making for good weigh ups. Ever so slight premium for non implant and drug free cattle. Estimated dressed cost 225.80 - 229.00. CME Live Cattle and Corn both higher today. Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 higher. Bulls steady to 3.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs steady to 3.00 lower. Demand for this large offering of good sheep was moderate. Slaughter ewes 10.00 to 20.00 lower.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,031 | 92.79 | 1,885 | 15 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,560 | 104.00 | 1,622 | 1thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Very Low | 1,639 | 88.59 | 1,452 | 62 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,442 | 79.91 | 1,152 | 17 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,255 | 60.39 | 758 | 67 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,480 | 126.47 | 1,872 | 20 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,349 | 144.76 | 1,953 | 456 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,274 | 138.76 | 1,768 | 39 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,306 | 143.08 | 1,869 | 43 |
| Steers | Choice | Low | 1,525 | 142.36 | 2,171 | 308 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,241 | 143.37/cwt | 143.00–143.50 | 1,779 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,349 | 142.89/cwt | 142.00–144.00 | 1,928 | 26 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,410 | 146.46/cwt | 146.00–149.00 | 2,065 | 48 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,427 | 138.30/cwt | 138.00–138.50 | 1,974 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,478 | 140.33/cwt | 140.00–142.00 | 2,074 | 80 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,511 | 149.50/cwt | 149.50–149.50 | 2,259 | 35 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,522 | 138.02/cwt | 137.00–139.50 | 2,101 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,561 | 141.25/cwt | 140.00–142.00 | 2,205 | 80 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,601 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 2,321 | 10 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,627 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 2,318 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,817 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 2,489 | 22 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,241 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 1,824 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,279 | 137.55/cwt | 136.00–138.00 | 1,759 | 34 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,282 | 143.45/cwt | 140.00–147.00 | 1,839 | 79 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,319 | 136.32/cwt | 135.00–138.00 | 1,798 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,365 | 145.37/cwt | 140.00–146.75 | 1,984 | 363 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 2,006 | 88.35/cwt | 55.00–95.00 | 1,772 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,069 | 99.45/cwt | 96.00–102.00 | 2,058 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows13 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,154 | 46.93/cwt | 27.00–54.00 | 542 | 22 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,175 | 78.51/cwt | 78.00–79.00 | 922 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,280 | 65.45/cwt | 60.00–69.00 | 838 | 35 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,311 | 79.33/cwt | 78.00–82.00 | 1,040 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,382 | 85.89/cwt | 84.00–87.50 | 1,187 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,425 | 66.00/cwt | 66.00–66.00 | 941 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,443 | 70.74/cwt | 70.00–75.00 | 1,021 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,521 | 92.89/cwt | 87.00–96.00 | 1,413 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,560 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 1,622 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,616 | 83.79/cwt | 83.00–84.00 | 1,354 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,677 | 88.84/cwt | 87.00–92.00 | 1,490 | 39 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,825 | 75.00/cwt | 75.00–75.00 | 1,369 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 2,115 | 68.00/cwt | 68.00–68.00 | 1,438 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,480 | 126.47/cwt | 125.50–130.00 | 1,872 | 20 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers steady to 1.00 lower in a light test, heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Holsteins 1.00 to 2.00 lower in a light test. Demand for this eye appealing offering of fat cattle was moderate. Wide price gaps created by the demand for black hided cattle. Majority of the cattle offered today were hauled in overnight making for good weigh ups. Ever so slight premium for non implant and drug free cattle. Estimated dressed cost 225.80 - 229.00. CME Live Cattle and Corn both higher today. Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 higher. Bulls steady to 3.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs steady to 3.00 lower. Demand for this large offering of good sheep was moderate. Slaughter ewes 10.00 to 20.00 lower.
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 1,522 | 137.00–139.50 | 138.02 |
| 10 | — | 1,427 | 138.00–138.50 | 138.30 |
| 22 | — | 1,817 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 80 | — | 1,561 | 140.00–142.00 | 141.25 |
| 80 | — | 1,478 | 140.00–142.00 | 140.33 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | — | 1,349 | 142.00–144.00 | 142.89 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,627 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 1,241 | 143.00–143.50 | 143.37 |
| Steers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,601 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | — | 1,410 | 146.00–149.00 | 146.46 |
| 35 | — | 1,511 | 149.50 | 149.50 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | — | 1,279 | 136.00–138.00 | 137.55 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,241 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | — | 1,282 | 140.00–147.00 | 143.45 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,319 | 135.00–138.00 | 136.32 |
| 363 | — | 1,365 | 140.00–146.75 | 145.37 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,825 | 75.00 | 75.00 |
| 39 | — | 1,677 | 87.00–92.00 | 88.84 |
| 12 | — | 1,521 | 87.00–96.00 | 92.89 |
| 10 | — | 1,616 | 83.00–84.00 | 83.79 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,382 | 84.00–87.50 | 85.89 |
| 2 | — | 2,115 | 68.00 | 68.00 |
| 7 | — | 1,311 | 78.00–82.00 | 79.33 |
| 1 | — | 1,425 | 66.00 | 66.00 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,560 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,175 | 78.00–79.00 | 78.51 |
| 22 | — | 1,154 | 27.00–54.00 | 46.93 |
| 35 | — | 1,280 | 60.00–69.00 | 65.45 |
| 8 | — | 1,443 | 70.00–75.00 | 70.74 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 1,480 | 125.50–130.00 | 126.47 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 2,069 | 96.00–102.00 | 99.45 |
| 9 | — | 2,006 | 55.00–95.00 | 88.35 |