Compared to last week: Limited numbers this week for choice slaughter steers and choice slaughter heifers. No trend available. CME live cattle futures down 1.00 today. Most of the sale consisted of smaller strings, along with a couple load lots. Good demand both online and in the stands. Slaughter cows; Breaker cows 2.00-4.00 higher. Too light a test on Boner cows. Lean cows steady to 1.00 higher. Limited number of bull, no comparison.
Slaughter lambs: 60 lbs 10.00-11.00 lower, 70 lbs 1.00 lower, 80 lbs 7.00 lower, 90 lbs 6.00-10.00 higher. Slaughter ewes: Steady to 5.00 higher today.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,230 | 179.00 | 2,202 | 2thin |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,538 | 175.40 | 2,698 | 5thin |
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,941 | 156.44 | 3,036 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,443 | 140.92 | 2,034 | 55 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,706 | 138.22 | 2,358 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,115 | 121.72 | 1,357 | 2thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 997 | 92.69 | 925 | 37 |
| Dairy Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,313 | 160.00 | 2,101 | 3thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,540 | 157.81 | 2,430 | 19 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,438 | 190.65 | 2,741 | 56 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,488 | 187.79 | 2,795 | 7thin |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,542 | 190.42 | 2,935 | 172 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,643 | 180.00 | 2,957 | 3thin |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,458 | 191.66/cwt | 190.50–194.00 | 2,794 | 65 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,478 | 193.20/cwt | 193.00–193.50 | 2,855 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Choice | 1,570 | 189.59/cwt | 186.00–191.00 | 2,977 | 39 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,621 | 188.53/cwt | 188.00–192.50 | 3,056 | 41 |
| Steers | — | ChoiceHeavy Weight | 1,641 | 190.50/cwt | 190.50–190.50 | 3,126 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,643 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 2,957 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Heifers5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Select and Choice | 1,339 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 2,517 | 4 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceNatural | 1,429 | 192.61/cwt | 192.00–194.00 | 2,752 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Choice | 1,439 | 189.92/cwt | 185.00–191.00 | 2,733 | 33 |
| Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,440 | 191.11/cwt | 189.50–193.50 | 2,752 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,687 | 187.50/cwt | 187.50–187.50 | 3,163 | 3 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,820 | 149.35/cwt | 146.00–153.00 | 2,718 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,993 | 164.27/cwt | 160.00–168.00 | 3,274 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,055 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 2,672 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 821 | 46.27/cwt | 37.50–50.00 | 380 | 7 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,019 | 95.62/cwt | 75.00–100.00 | 974 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,050 | 108.10/cwt | 105.00–116.00 | 1,135 | 19 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,115 | 121.72/cwt | 121.00–122.50 | 1,357 | 2 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,442 | 140.11/cwt | 132.00–145.00 | 2,020 | 49 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,453 | 147.57/cwt | 147.00–149.00 | 2,144 | 6 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,706 | 138.22/cwt | 137.00–143.00 | 2,358 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Beef/Dairy Heifers3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,230 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 2,202 | 2 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | — | Choice | 1,477 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 2,585 | 3 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers | — | ChoiceCertified Prgms | 1,630 | 176.00/cwt | 176.00–176.00 | 2,869 | 2 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Dairy Steers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Steers | — | Select and ChoiceReturn to Feed | 1,313 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 2,101 | 3 |
| Dairy Steers | — | Choice | 1,540 | 157.81/cwt | 157.00–162.00 | 2,430 | 19 |
Compared to last week: Limited numbers this week for choice slaughter steers and choice slaughter heifers. No trend available. CME live cattle futures down 1.00 today. Most of the sale consisted of smaller strings, along with a couple load lots. Good demand both online and in the stands. Slaughter cows; Breaker cows 2.00-4.00 higher. Too light a test on Boner cows. Lean cows steady to 1.00 higher. Limited number of bull, no comparison.
Slaughter lambs: 60 lbs 10.00-11.00 lower, 70 lbs 1.00 lower, 80 lbs 7.00 lower, 90 lbs 6.00-10.00 higher. Slaughter ewes: Steady to 5.00 higher today.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 2,055 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 7 | — | 1,993 | 160.00–168.00 | 164.27 |
| 4 | — | 1,820 | 146.00–153.00 | 149.35 |
| Steers — Choice · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 1,641 | 190.50 | 190.50 |
| Steers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | — | 1,621 | 188.00–192.50 | 188.53 |
| 10 | — | 1,478 | 193.00–193.50 | 193.20 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | — | 1,458 | 190.50–194.00 | 191.66 |
| 39 | — | 1,570 | 186.00–191.00 | 189.59 |
| Steers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,643 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,706 | 137.00–143.00 | 138.22 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,453 | 147.00–149.00 | 147.57 |
| 49 | — | 1,442 | 132.00–145.00 | 140.11 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 821 | 37.50–50.00 | 46.27 |
| 11 | — | 1,019 | 75.00–100.00 | 95.62 |
| 19 | — | 1,050 | 105.00–116.00 | 108.10 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,115 | 121.00–122.50 | 121.72 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,230 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 1,630 | 176.00 | 176.00 |
| Beef/Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,477 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Heifers — Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,440 | 189.50–193.50 | 191.11 |
| Heifers — Choice · Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,429 | 192.00–194.00 | 192.61 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | — | 1,439 | 185.00–191.00 | 189.92 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,339 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,687 | 187.50 | 187.50 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 1,540 | 157.00–162.00 | 157.81 |
| Dairy Steers — Select and Choice · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 1,313 | 160.00 | 160.00 |