Compared to last Thursday at the same market, not enough stocker or feeder cattle last week for accurate trends. Quality more attractive this week as buyers where able to purchase larger lots. Feeder cattle futures were also mixed on Thursday, ending the session within 7 cents of UNCH past August's 42 cent gain. The CME Feeder Cattle Index for 7/14 was another 48 cents weaker to $152.35. Beef export booking was at 20 week low and 3% below the same week in 2020. Japan was the top buyer. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 4.00-5.00 lower. Trade active with good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 598 | 147.03 | 880 | 153 |
| Small and Medium 1-2 | 356 | 142.50 | 507 | 5thin |
| Large 1 | 773 | 137.52 | 1,063 | 46 |
| Medium and Large 2-3 | 722 | 125.00 | 903 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,748 | 99.97 | 1,747 | 37 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,700 | 83.56 | 1,421 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,425 | 78.16 | 1,114 | 433 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,127 | 75.08 | 846 | 412 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 363 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 690 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 516 | 170.22/cwt | 167.00–172.50 | 878 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 682 | 158.83/cwt | 156.00–160.00 | 1,083 | 48 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 715 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,144 | 25 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 780 | 152.35/cwt | 148.00–155.00 | 1,188 | 58 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 781 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 937 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 805 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,191 | 56 |
| Steers | — | Large 2-3 | 845 | 131.50/cwt | 131.50–131.50 | 1,111 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 941 | 128.75/cwt | 128.75–128.75 | 1,212 | 5 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers15 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 137 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 253 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 172 | 290.33/cwt | 285.00–300.00 | 499 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 233 | 480.00/cwt | 480.00–480.00 | 1,118 | 30 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 254 | 285.00/cwt | 285.00–285.00 | 724 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 331 | 165.47/cwt | 162.00–168.00 | 548 | 21 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 356 | 142.50/cwt | 142.50–142.50 | 507 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 431 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 647 | 19 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 554 | 154.50/cwt | 154.50–154.50 | 856 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 621 | 147.58/cwt | 147.00–148.00 | 916 | 19 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 680 | 142.12/cwt | 137.50–148.00 | 966 | 72 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 700 | 143.50/cwt | 143.50–143.50 | 1,005 | 24 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 722 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 903 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 785 | 136.84/cwt | 134.00–141.00 | 1,074 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 803 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 1,064 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 901 | 129.50/cwt | 129.50–129.50 | 1,167 | 11 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls5 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 138 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 345 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 226 | 479.30/cwt | 400.00–495.00 | 1,083 | 43 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 326 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 587 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 370 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 555 | 6 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 452 | 172.50/cwt | 172.50–172.50 | 780 | 16 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,629 | 95.70/cwt | 90.50–99.50 | 1,559 | 17 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,832 | 103.34/cwt | 100.50–105.50 | 1,893 | 19 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,175 | 108.50/cwt | 108.50–108.50 | 2,360 | 1 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows9 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,049 | 77.04/cwt | 75.00–79.00 | 808 | 195 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,195 | 72.42/cwt | 69.00–75.00 | 865 | 191 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Certified Prgms | 1,206 | 79.91/cwt | 79.50–80.75 | 964 | 26 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | 1,267 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 1,026 | 10 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Certified Prgms | 1,349 | 84.00/cwt | 84.00–84.00 | 1,133 | 12 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,355 | 75.01/cwt | 72.00–77.00 | 1,016 | 202 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,400 | 84.00/cwt | 84.00–84.00 | 1,176 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,507 | 80.67/cwt | 77.00–83.00 | 1,216 | 205 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,700 | 83.56/cwt | 83.00–84.00 | 1,421 | 10 |
| Replacement Cattle · Cow-Calf Pairs3 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,124 | 1,541.99/cwt | 1,450.00–1,600.00 | 17,332 | 26 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,146 | 1,428.52/cwt | 1,350.00–1,550.00 | 16,371 | 16 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,246 | 1,425.00/cwt | 1,425.00–1,425.00 | 17,756 | 10 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 968 | 925.00/cwt | 925.00–925.00 | 8,954 | 11 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Large 1-2 | 1,281 | 1,010.00/cwt | 1,010.00–1,010.00 | 12,938 | 5 |
Compared to last Thursday at the same market, not enough stocker or feeder cattle last week for accurate trends. Quality more attractive this week as buyers where able to purchase larger lots. Feeder cattle futures were also mixed on Thursday, ending the session within 7 cents of UNCH past August's 42 cent gain. The CME Feeder Cattle Index for 7/14 was another 48 cents weaker to $152.35. Beef export booking was at 20 week low and 3% below the same week in 2020. Japan was the top buyer. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 4.00-5.00 lower. Trade active with good demand.
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | — | 1,832 | 100.50–105.50 | 103.34 |
| 17 | — | 1,629 | 90.50–99.50 | 95.70 |
| 1 | — | 2,175 | 108.50 | 108.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,700 | 83.00–84.00 | 83.56 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | — | 1,195 | 69.00–75.00 | 72.42 |
| 195 | — | 1,049 | 75.00–79.00 | 77.04 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 1,349 | 84.00 | 84.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 1,267 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | — | 1,206 | 79.50–80.75 | 79.91 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | — | 1,355 | 72.00–77.00 | 75.01 |
| 205 | — | 1,507 | 77.00–83.00 | 80.67 |
| 4 | — | 1,400 | 84.00 | 84.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | — | 226 | 400.00–495.00 | 479.30 |
| 5 | — | 138 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| 6 | — | 370 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 16 | — | 452 | 172.50 | 172.50 |
| 9 | — | 326 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 356 | 142.50 | 142.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | 172 | 285.00–300.00 | 290.33 |
| 30 | — | 233 | 480.00 | 480.00 |
| 21 | — | 331 | 162.00–168.00 | 165.47 |
| 15 | — | 785 | 134.00–141.00 | 136.84 |
| 7 | — | 137 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 19 | — | 621 | 147.00–148.00 | 147.58 |
| 72 | — | 680 | 137.50–148.00 | 142.12 |
| 19 | — | 431 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 7 | — | 554 | 154.50 | 154.50 |
| 5 | — | 254 | 285.00 | 285.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 722 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 803 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| 11 | — | 901 | 129.50 | 129.50 |
| 24 | — | 700 | 143.50 | 143.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 516 | 167.00–172.50 | 170.22 |
| 48 | — | 682 | 156.00–160.00 | 158.83 |
| 7 | — | 363 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 781 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 941 | 128.75 | 128.75 |
| 25 | — | 715 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 58 | — | 780 | 148.00–155.00 | 152.35 |
| 56 | — | 805 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| Steers — Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 845 | 131.50 | 131.50 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 16 | — | 1,146 | 1,350.00–1,550.00 | 1,428.52 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 10 | — | 1,246 | 1,425.00 | 1,425.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 26 | — | 1,124 | 1,450.00–1,600.00 | 1,541.99 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 11 | — | 968 | 925.00 | 925.00 |
| Bred Cows — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 5 | — | 1,281 | 1,010.00 | 1,010.00 |