Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter steers 2.00 to 4.00 higher, heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Holsteins to few to make a meaningful comparison, lower undertones present. Demand for this eye appealing offering of slaughter cattle was good. Black hided cattle are in high demand. Most cattle were hauled in overnight, making the weigh ups favorable for the buyer. Non implant and drug free cattle showed a nice premium. Over a dozen semi loads offered today. Report released showed that cattle slaughter was 2% higher than last year and the average weight was 1 pound lower. Prices are finally reflecting tighter cattle supply in the country. Consumers are buying more Choice meat in the past week than the previous. Estimated dressed cost 247.00 - 256.00. CME Live Cattle Futures closed higher, while corn dropped slightly. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Bulls steady in a light test.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs steady to 5.00 higher. Demand for this eye appealing offering was good. Slaughter ewes steady to 5.00 higher in a light test. In a report from November 1 lamb slaughter was 10% lower than last year.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,936 | 85.06 | 1,647 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Very Low | 1,634 | 91.85 | 1,500 | 73 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,428 | 68.59 | 979 | 140 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,295 | 53.85 | 698 | 98 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,697 | 134.47 | 2,282 | 24 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,563 | 124.00 | 1,938 | 9thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Low | 1,412 | 157.88 | 2,230 | 390 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,308 | 151.00 | 1,975 | 19 |
| Heifers | Select | Average | 1,173 | 113.00 | 1,325 | 6thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,546 | 156.99 | 2,427 | 576 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,376 | 149.47 | 2,056 | 32 |
| Steers | Select | Average | 1,286 | 128.85 | 1,657 | 13 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers14 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | SelectReturn to Feed | 1,267 | 127.00/cwt | 127.00–127.00 | 1,609 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Select | 1,309 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,715 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceNatural | 1,353 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 2,111 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,380 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 2,001 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,384 | 150.08/cwt | 149.00–151.00 | 2,077 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,411 | 153.76/cwt | 152.00–156.00 | 2,170 | 139 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,450 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 2,248 | 7 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,475 | 160.36/cwt | 160.00–161.00 | 2,365 | 25 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,522 | 163.00/cwt | 163.00–163.00 | 2,481 | 6 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,553 | 160.43/cwt | 157.25–163.00 | 2,491 | 221 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,571 | 156.94/cwt | 154.25–159.00 | 2,466 | 49 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,628 | 153.56/cwt | 150.00–158.50 | 2,500 | 76 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,780 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 2,652 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,782 | 156.68/cwt | 156.00–158.00 | 2,792 | 35 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | SelectReturn to Feed | 1,173 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,325 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,267 | 149.25/cwt | 149.25–149.25 | 1,891 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceNatural | 1,333 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 2,066 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,342 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 2,013 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,346 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 2,019 | 47 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,395 | 156.38/cwt | 153.00–159.00 | 2,182 | 161 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,421 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 2,089 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,442 | 163.34/cwt | 163.00–163.50 | 2,355 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,446 | 161.79/cwt | 160.00–163.25 | 2,339 | 161 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,894 | 93.39/cwt | 91.00–95.00 | 1,769 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,985 | 75.35/cwt | 46.00–89.00 | 1,496 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,198 | 50.24/cwt | 45.00–55.00 | 602 | 43 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,230 | 32.07/cwt | 20.00–44.00 | 394 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,330 | 56.00/cwt | 56.00–56.00 | 745 | 1 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,379 | 69.90/cwt | 66.00–74.00 | 964 | 106 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,399 | 61.49/cwt | 56.00–65.00 | 860 | 46 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,468 | 75.71/cwt | 75.00–77.00 | 1,111 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,546 | 83.43/cwt | 79.00–88.00 | 1,290 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,603 | 63.24/cwt | 59.00–65.00 | 1,014 | 29 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,638 | 94.70/cwt | 89.00–99.00 | 1,551 | 61 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,693 | 71.29/cwt | 69.00–74.00 | 1,207 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,735 | 59.50/cwt | 59.50–59.50 | 1,032 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,563 | 124.00/cwt | 124.00–124.00 | 1,938 | 9 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,697 | 134.47/cwt | 133.00–135.00 | 2,282 | 24 |
Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter steers 2.00 to 4.00 higher, heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Holsteins to few to make a meaningful comparison, lower undertones present. Demand for this eye appealing offering of slaughter cattle was good. Black hided cattle are in high demand. Most cattle were hauled in overnight, making the weigh ups favorable for the buyer. Non implant and drug free cattle showed a nice premium. Over a dozen semi loads offered today. Report released showed that cattle slaughter was 2% higher than last year and the average weight was 1 pound lower. Prices are finally reflecting tighter cattle supply in the country. Consumers are buying more Choice meat in the past week than the previous. Estimated dressed cost 247.00 - 256.00. CME Live Cattle Futures closed higher, while corn dropped slightly. Slaughter cows steady to 3.00 higher. Bulls steady in a light test.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs steady to 5.00 higher. Demand for this eye appealing offering was good. Slaughter ewes steady to 5.00 higher in a light test. In a report from November 1 lamb slaughter was 10% lower than last year.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,894 | 91.00–95.00 | 93.39 |
| 6 | — | 1,985 | 46.00–89.00 | 75.35 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,468 | 75.00–77.00 | 75.71 |
| 29 | — | 1,603 | 59.00–65.00 | 63.24 |
| 1 | — | 1,330 | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| 106 | — | 1,379 | 66.00–74.00 | 69.90 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 1,735 | 59.50 | 59.50 |
| 4 | — | 1,693 | 69.00–74.00 | 71.29 |
| 7 | — | 1,546 | 79.00–88.00 | 83.43 |
| 61 | — | 1,638 | 89.00–99.00 | 94.70 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | — | 1,198 | 45.00–55.00 | 50.24 |
| 9 | — | 1,230 | 20.00–44.00 | 32.07 |
| 46 | — | 1,399 | 56.00–65.00 | 61.49 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 1,697 | 133.00–135.00 | 134.47 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,563 | 124.00 | 124.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,384 | 149.00–151.00 | 150.08 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | — | 1,628 | 150.00–158.50 | 153.56 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | — | 1,571 | 154.25–159.00 | 156.94 |
| 139 | — | 1,411 | 152.00–156.00 | 153.76 |
| 35 | — | 1,782 | 156.00–158.00 | 156.68 |
| 18 | — | 1,780 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,522 | 163.00 | 163.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,353 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | — | 1,475 | 160.00–161.00 | 160.36 |
| 7 | — | 1,450 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 221 | — | 1,553 | 157.25–163.00 | 160.43 |
| Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,309 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Steers — Select · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,267 | 127.00 | 127.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,380 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,421 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 161 | — | 1,395 | 153.00–159.00 | 156.38 |
| 47 | — | 1,346 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Heifers — Select · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,173 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,442 | 163.00–163.50 | 163.34 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,333 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,267 | 149.25 | 149.25 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | — | 1,446 | 160.00–163.25 | 161.79 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,342 | 150.00 | 150.00 |