Compared to last week: Slaughter steers steady to 1.00 higher, heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Demand for this eye appealing offering of fed cattle was good. Non Implant and Natural cattle brought a couple dollar premium today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weigh ups favorable for the buyer. Adverse weather conditions the last couple of weeks have added stress to the cattle as well as small amounts of tag and dust on their backs. Despite the weather the last couple weeks, there were 4 loads of cattle weighing 1600 lbs this week. Fed Cattle marketed was 6% lower in December over the same time last year. Demand for beef has lightened up, beef production was down 2% last week. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Bulls 2.00 to 6.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs 6.00 to 9.00 lower. Demand for this nice selection of sheep was moderate. Slaughter ewes 5.00 to 10.00 lower.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,767 | 88.95 | 1,571 | 16 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,623 | 87.68 | 1,423 | 35 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,556 | 78.93 | 1,228 | 64 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,416 | 71.18 | 1,008 | 187 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,196 | 51.19 | 612 | 79 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,465 | 132.08 | 1,935 | 40 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,450 | 125.80 | 1,824 | 14 |
| Dairy Steers | Select | Average | 1,279 | 115.00 | 1,471 | 7thin |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,426 | 155.49 | 2,217 | 349 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,329 | 143.85 | 1,912 | 36 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,565 | 154.77 | 2,422 | 517 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,356 | 144.55 | 1,960 | 29 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,264 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 1,732 | 4 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,361 | 149.50/cwt | 149.50–149.50 | 2,035 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,382 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,949 | 11 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,454 | 161.19/cwt | 160.00–162.00 | 2,344 | 39 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,471 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 2,133 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,478 | 154.83/cwt | 153.00–157.00 | 2,288 | 92 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,511 | 158.00/cwt | 158.00–158.00 | 2,387 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,518 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 2,171 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,574 | 155.36/cwt | 154.00–158.00 | 2,445 | 213 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,652 | 154.31/cwt | 154.00–155.00 | 2,549 | 129 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,821 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 2,677 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,329 | 143.85/cwt | 135.00–146.25 | 1,912 | 36 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,373 | 160.57/cwt | 154.00–163.50 | 2,205 | 88 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,417 | 165.00/cwt | 165.00–165.00 | 2,338 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,444 | 154.56/cwt | 153.00–157.25 | 2,232 | 205 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,446 | 149.55/cwt | 145.00–150.00 | 2,162 | 51 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,595 | 82.83/cwt | 66.00–88.00 | 1,321 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,900 | 93.71/cwt | 90.50–99.00 | 1,780 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows11 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,071 | 46.74/cwt | 41.00–52.50 | 501 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,111 | 27.11/cwt | 11.00–37.50 | 301 | 18 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,128 | 66.55/cwt | 65.00–68.00 | 751 | 3 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,270 | 61.09/cwt | 55.00–64.50 | 776 | 45 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,355 | 60.86/cwt | 53.50–64.00 | 825 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,413 | 71.28/cwt | 65.50–75.00 | 1,007 | 168 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,499 | 77.21/cwt | 76.00–77.50 | 1,157 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,548 | 78.80/cwt | 76.00–83.50 | 1,220 | 59 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,585 | 69.75/cwt | 66.00–73.00 | 1,106 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,623 | 87.68/cwt | 84.00–96.00 | 1,423 | 35 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,698 | 87.50/cwt | 87.50–87.50 | 1,486 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select | 1,279 | 115.00/cwt | 115.00–115.00 | 1,471 | 7 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,450 | 125.80/cwt | 125.50–126.00 | 1,824 | 14 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,465 | 132.08/cwt | 130.00–135.00 | 1,935 | 40 |
Compared to last week: Slaughter steers steady to 1.00 higher, heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Demand for this eye appealing offering of fed cattle was good. Non Implant and Natural cattle brought a couple dollar premium today. Most cattle were hauled in overnight making weigh ups favorable for the buyer. Adverse weather conditions the last couple of weeks have added stress to the cattle as well as small amounts of tag and dust on their backs. Despite the weather the last couple weeks, there were 4 loads of cattle weighing 1600 lbs this week. Fed Cattle marketed was 6% lower in December over the same time last year. Demand for beef has lightened up, beef production was down 2% last week. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Bulls 2.00 to 6.00 higher.
Traditional weight slaughter lambs 6.00 to 9.00 lower. Demand for this nice selection of sheep was moderate. Slaughter ewes 5.00 to 10.00 lower.
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | — | 1,623 | 84.00–96.00 | 87.68 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,071 | 41.00–52.50 | 46.74 |
| 3 | — | 1,128 | 65.00–68.00 | 66.55 |
| 45 | — | 1,270 | 55.00–64.50 | 61.09 |
| 18 | — | 1,111 | 11.00–37.50 | 27.11 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | — | 1,413 | 65.50–75.00 | 71.28 |
| 8 | — | 1,355 | 53.50–64.00 | 60.86 |
| 11 | — | 1,499 | 76.00–77.50 | 77.21 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | — | 1,548 | 76.00–83.50 | 78.80 |
| 3 | — | 1,698 | 87.50 | 87.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,585 | 66.00–73.00 | 69.75 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | — | 1,478 | 153.00–157.00 | 154.83 |
| 22 | — | 1,518 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,821 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 213 | — | 1,574 | 154.00–158.00 | 155.36 |
| 6 | — | 1,471 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,511 | 158.00 | 158.00 |
| 39 | — | 1,454 | 160.00–162.00 | 161.19 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,361 | 149.50 | 149.50 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | — | 1,652 | 154.00–155.00 | 154.31 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,382 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,264 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | — | 1,373 | 154.00–163.50 | 160.57 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | — | 1,329 | 135.00–146.25 | 143.85 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | — | 1,446 | 145.00–150.00 | 149.55 |
| 205 | — | 1,444 | 153.00–157.25 | 154.56 |
| Heifers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,417 | 165.00 | 165.00 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | — | 1,465 | 130.00–135.00 | 132.08 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,450 | 125.50–126.00 | 125.80 |
| Dairy Steers — Select$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,279 | 115.00 | 115.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 1,595 | 66.00–88.00 | 82.83 |
| 9 | — | 1,900 | 90.50–99.00 | 93.71 |