Compared to last Thursday at the same market, Stocker steers less than 700 lbs 3.00-4.00 lower. Feeder steers over 700 lbs firm. All heifers 6.00-7.00 lower. Feeders on the CME were higher nearby, gaining $1.15 in September, but were 27 to 40 cents red in the deferred months. The 9/14 CME Feeder Cattle Index was $154.20 after a 19-cent drop. Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls weak in a light test. Trade active with good demand. The weekly Export Sales report showed 15,339 MT of beef were booked during the week ending 9/9. That was up from 12k MT last week but 1.2% below the same week last year. Japan and South Korea were the week’s top buyers, as well as the top destinations for the 16,884 MT that were shipped on the week. Accumulated beef exports were 18% ahead of last year’s pace with 651,873 MT through 9/9.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 542 | 140.12 | 760 | 93 |
| Small and Medium 1-2 | 449 | 135.88 | 610 | 20 |
| Large 1 | 786 | 135.22 | 1,063 | 50 |
| Large 1-2 | 792 | 127.50 | 1,010 | 7thin |
| Small and Medium 2-3 | 518 | 113.64 | 588 | 22 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,720 | 80.72 | 1,389 | 20 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | Average | 1,728 | 68.48 | 1,183 | 66 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,559 | 58.76 | 916 | 400 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,363 | 55.68 | 759 | 455 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers12 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 447 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 536 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 497 | 154.50/cwt | 154.50–154.50 | 768 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 573 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 619 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 588 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 911 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 617 | 141.50/cwt | 141.50–141.50 | 873 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 626 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,002 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 668 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 955 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 674 | 109.00/cwt | 109.00–109.00 | 735 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 712 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,068 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 756 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 1,172 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 872 | 145.50/cwt | 145.50–145.50 | 1,269 | 33 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 936 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 1,245 | 8 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers15 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 393 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 413 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 410 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 574 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 411 | 152.68/cwt | 150.00–154.00 | 628 | 16 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 479 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 685 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 481 | 132.50/cwt | 132.50–132.50 | 637 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 510 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 663 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 547 | 112.00/cwt | 112.00–112.00 | 613 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 559 | 134.99/cwt | 131.00–140.00 | 755 | 30 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 593 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 741 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 634 | 140.21/cwt | 140.00–141.00 | 889 | 28 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 729 | 134.99/cwt | 132.00–140.00 | 984 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 782 | 138.00/cwt | 138.00–138.00 | 1,079 | 21 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1-2 | 792 | 127.50/cwt | 127.50–127.50 | 1,010 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1Full | 819 | 118.00/cwt | 118.00–118.00 | 966 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 850 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,190 | 10 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 484 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 634 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 607 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 607 | 6 |
| Feeder Cattle · Dairy Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Heifers | — | Large 3 | 1,173 | 85.66/cwt | 84.00–87.00 | 1,005 | 11 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,667 | 78.00/cwt | 75.00–80.00 | 1,300 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,764 | 82.94/cwt | 80.00–85.00 | 1,463 | 11 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows6 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | 1,129 | 45.95/cwt | 42.00–48.00 | 519 | 35 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,356 | 54.42/cwt | 52.00–56.00 | 738 | 205 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,407 | 58.47/cwt | 56.00–60.00 | 823 | 215 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,508 | 56.06/cwt | 53.00–58.00 | 845 | 195 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,607 | 61.33/cwt | 58.00–63.50 | 986 | 205 |
| Cows | — | Premium White 65-75% | 1,728 | 68.48/cwt | 66.50–70.85 | 1,183 | 66 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Cows1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Cows | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,299 | 900.00/cwt | 900.00–900.00 | 11,691 | 5 |
| Replacement Cattle · Bred Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bred Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 778 | 600.00/cwt | 600.00–600.00 | 4,668 | 5 |
Compared to last Thursday at the same market, Stocker steers less than 700 lbs 3.00-4.00 lower. Feeder steers over 700 lbs firm. All heifers 6.00-7.00 lower. Feeders on the CME were higher nearby, gaining $1.15 in September, but were 27 to 40 cents red in the deferred months. The 9/14 CME Feeder Cattle Index was $154.20 after a 19-cent drop. Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls weak in a light test. Trade active with good demand. The weekly Export Sales report showed 15,339 MT of beef were booked during the week ending 9/9. That was up from 12k MT last week but 1.2% below the same week last year. Japan and South Korea were the week’s top buyers, as well as the top destinations for the 16,884 MT that were shipped on the week. Accumulated beef exports were 18% ahead of last year’s pace with 651,873 MT through 9/9.
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 607 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| 7 | — | 484 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 819 | 118.00 | 118.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | — | 782 | 138.00 | 138.00 |
| 13 | — | 729 | 132.00–140.00 | 134.99 |
| 10 | — | 850 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | — | 559 | 131.00–140.00 | 134.99 |
| 8 | — | 510 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| 11 | — | 479 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 28 | — | 634 | 140.00–141.00 | 140.21 |
| 16 | — | 411 | 150.00–154.00 | 152.68 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 593 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 10 | — | 547 | 112.00 | 112.00 |
| 6 | — | 393 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 410 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 11 | — | 481 | 132.50 | 132.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 792 | 127.50 | 127.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 936 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| 10 | — | 712 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 33 | — | 872 | 145.50 | 145.50 |
| 8 | — | 756 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 588 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 12 | — | 497 | 154.50 | 154.50 |
| 5 | — | 668 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 15 | — | 626 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 573 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| 7 | — | 674 | 109.00 | 109.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 447 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 5 | — | 617 | 141.50 | 141.50 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,173 | 84.00–87.00 | 85.66 |
| Bred Cows — 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) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | — | 1,299 | 900.00 | 900.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | — | 778 | 600.00 | 600.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,764 | 80.00–85.00 | 82.94 |
| 9 | — | 1,667 | 75.00–80.00 | 78.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | — | 1,129 | 42.00–48.00 | 45.95 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | — | 1,607 | 58.00–63.50 | 61.33 |
| 195 | — | 1,508 | 53.00–58.00 | 56.06 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | — | 1,356 | 52.00–56.00 | 54.42 |
| 215 | — | 1,407 | 56.00–60.00 | 58.47 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | — | 1,728 | 66.50–70.85 | 68.48 |