Compared to last Thursday, Stocker and feeder cattle 7.00-11.00 higher. Quality more attractive this week due to increased receipts. Buyer attendance was good. CME feeder cattle took advantage of the weaker grain markets and added triple digits to the upside. Gains for the front months were limited to $1.22. The CME's Feeder Cattle Index was 50 cents higher to $181 flat on 8/24. Slaughter cows and bulls firm to 3.00 higher. Trade very active with very good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 649 | 203.12 | 1,318 | 25 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 710 | 176.44 | 1,252 | 49 |
| Large 1 | 841 | 170.16 | 1,432 | 162 |
| Large 1-2 | 888 | 148.49 | 1,319 | 111 |
| Large 2-3 | 763 | 146.00 | 1,114 | 6thin |
| Small and Medium 2-3 | 681 | 130.50 | 889 | 8thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,835 | 118.50 | 2,175 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,564 | 96.04 | 1,502 | 439 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 1,351 | 94.53 | 1,277 | 400 |
| Steers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,643 | 135.00 | 2,218 | 6thin |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer Pairs | Open | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,325 | $1,525 | 5 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers18 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 570 | 199.84/cwt | 199.00–200.50 | 1,139 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 643 | 205.50/cwt | 205.50–205.50 | 1,321 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 654 | 200.92/cwt | 200.00–202.00 | 1,314 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 681 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 889 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 684 | 186.61/cwt | 183.00–191.50 | 1,276 | 12 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 717 | 179.02/cwt | 172.50–182.00 | 1,284 | 30 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 743 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,055 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Large 2-3 | 763 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,114 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 773 | 173.74/cwt | 173.00–174.50 | 1,343 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 822 | 177.03/cwt | 172.00–179.00 | 1,455 | 28 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 823 | 154.76/cwt | 144.00–165.00 | 1,274 | 24 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 872 | 144.56/cwt | 141.00–148.00 | 1,261 | 22 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 873 | 167.78/cwt | 164.00–170.50 | 1,465 | 46 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 912 | 161.85/cwt | 155.00–165.00 | 1,476 | 33 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 929 | 147.00/cwt | 147.00–147.00 | 1,366 | 17 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 935 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,253 | 15 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 954 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 1,421 | 39 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 972 | 158.85/cwt | 157.50–160.00 | 1,544 | 11 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers16 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 288 | 375.00/head | 375.00–375.00 | 375 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 370 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 537 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500 | 199.00/cwt | 199.00–199.00 | 995 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 565 | 200.50/cwt | 200.50–200.50 | 1,133 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 576 | 188.00/cwt | 188.00–188.00 | 1,083 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 628 | 186.55/cwt | 186.00–187.50 | 1,172 | 33 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 672 | 181.17/cwt | 175.00–188.00 | 1,217 | 23 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 681 | 152.98/cwt | 138.50–171.00 | 1,042 | 27 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 711 | 174.13/cwt | 168.00–175.50 | 1,238 | 46 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1-2 | 763 | 146.50/cwt | 146.50–146.50 | 1,118 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 791 | 168.23/cwt | 168.00–168.50 | 1,331 | 68 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 810 | 142.00/cwt | 142.00–142.00 | 1,150 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 830 | 159.67/cwt | 150.00–162.75 | 1,325 | 66 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1-2 | 834 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,334 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 905 | 150.37/cwt | 148.50–151.00 | 1,361 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 980 | 147.50/cwt | 147.50–147.50 | 1,446 | 8 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Steers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Select and Choice | 1,643 | 135.00/cwt | 135.00–135.00 | 2,218 | 6 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 1,726 | 125.49/cwt | 123.50–128.50 | 2,166 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,869 | 116.35/cwt | 110.00–120.50 | 2,175 | 13 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows10 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Certified Prgms | 1,281 | 102.44/cwt | 99.50–103.50 | 1,312 | 13 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | 1,295 | 105.85/cwt | 104.00–108.00 | 1,371 | 14 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,300 | 102.50/cwt | 102.50–102.50 | 1,333 | 8 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | 1,345 | 100.00/cwt | 100.00–100.00 | 1,345 | 9 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,354 | 91.28/cwt | 89.00–93.00 | 1,236 | 175 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,356 | 96.33/cwt | 93.00–98.50 | 1,306 | 195 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Certified Prgms | 1,370 | 105.70/cwt | 105.00–106.50 | 1,448 | 21 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,454 | 92.82/cwt | 90.00–95.00 | 1,350 | 195 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,654 | 104.50/cwt | 104.50–104.50 | 1,728 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,705 | 97.28/cwt | 95.00–99.00 | 1,659 | 205 |
| Replacement Cattle · Heifer Pairs1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifer Pairs | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1,325 | 1,525.00/head | 1,525.00–1,525.00 | 1,525 | 5 |
Compared to last Thursday, Stocker and feeder cattle 7.00-11.00 higher. Quality more attractive this week due to increased receipts. Buyer attendance was good. CME feeder cattle took advantage of the weaker grain markets and added triple digits to the upside. Gains for the front months were limited to $1.22. The CME's Feeder Cattle Index was 50 cents higher to $181 flat on 8/24. Slaughter cows and bulls firm to 3.00 higher. Trade very active with very good demand.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | — | 628 | 186.00–187.50 | 186.55 |
| 7 | — | 288 | 375.00 | 375.00 |
| 7 | — | 576 | 188.00 | 188.00 |
| 8 | — | 810 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 23 | — | 672 | 175.00–188.00 | 181.17 |
| 5 | — | 500 | 199.00 | 199.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 905 | 148.50–151.00 | 150.37 |
| 66 | — | 830 | 150.00–162.75 | 159.67 |
| 68 | — | 791 | 168.00–168.50 | 168.23 |
| 46 | — | 711 | 168.00–175.50 | 174.13 |
| 8 | — | 980 | 147.50 | 147.50 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 834 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| 13 | — | 763 | 146.50 | 146.50 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 370 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 565 | 200.50 | 200.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | — | 681 | 138.50–171.00 | 152.98 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 823 | 144.00–165.00 | 154.76 |
| 22 | — | 872 | 141.00–148.00 | 144.56 |
| 17 | — | 929 | 147.00 | 147.00 |
| 9 | — | 743 | 142.00 | 142.00 |
| 39 | — | 954 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | — | 570 | 199.00–200.50 | 199.84 |
| 15 | — | 935 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 12 | — | 684 | 183.00–191.50 | 186.61 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | — | 643 | 205.50 | 205.50 |
| 13 | — | 654 | 200.00–202.00 | 200.92 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | — | 717 | 172.50–182.00 | 179.02 |
| 46 | — | 873 | 164.00–170.50 | 167.78 |
| 33 | — | 912 | 155.00–165.00 | 161.85 |
| 11 | — | 972 | 157.50–160.00 | 158.85 |
| 14 | — | 773 | 173.00–174.50 | 173.74 |
| 28 | — | 822 | 172.00–179.00 | 177.03 |
| Steers — Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 763 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 681 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | — | 1,454 | 90.00–95.00 | 92.82 |
| 4 | — | 1,654 | 104.50 | 104.50 |
| 205 | — | 1,705 | 95.00–99.00 | 97.28 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 1,300 | 102.50 | 102.50 |
| 195 | — | 1,356 | 93.00–98.50 | 96.33 |
| 175 | — | 1,354 | 89.00–93.00 | 91.28 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 1,345 | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | — | 1,295 | 104.00–108.00 | 105.85 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | — | 1,281 | 99.50–103.50 | 102.44 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | — | 1,370 | 105.00–106.50 | 105.70 |
| Steers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 1,643 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,726 | 123.50–128.50 | 125.49 |
| 13 | — | 1,869 | 110.00–120.50 | 116.35 |
| Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,325 | 1,525.00 | 1,525.00 |