Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. Buyer attendance was good. CME Feeders were $0.70 to $1.27 stronger on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was $183.36 on 8/31, down by 67 cents. Slaughter cows steady to weak with many carrying liberal fills. Not enough slaughter bulls for accurate market trends. Trade active with good demand. Beef exports from Brazil were 21,607 MT larger in August '22 compared to August '21, with 203,230 MT shipped.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 589 | 183.03 | 1,078 | 20 |
| Large 1 | 755 | 172.56 | 1,302 | 64 |
| Large 1-2 | 849 | 148.00 | 1,257 | 5thin |
| Small and Medium 1-2 | 613 | 145.20 | 890 | 15thin |
| Small and Medium 2-3 | 529 | 142.53 | 753 | 31 |
| Large 2-3 | 732 | 140.50 | 1,028 | 5thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,018 | 112.28 | 2,266 | 4thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,714 | 97.31 | 1,668 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,533 | 94.09 | 1,443 | 391 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,210 | 91.95 | 1,113 | 389 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers13 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 433 | 122.50/cwt | 122.50–122.50 | 530 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 484 | 195.00/cwt | 195.00–195.00 | 944 | 11 |
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 529 | 137.25/cwt | 131.00–140.00 | 726 | 16 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 533 | 195.50/cwt | 195.50–195.50 | 1,042 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 551 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 1,130 | 14 |
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 582 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 844 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 681 | 201.00/cwt | 201.00–201.00 | 1,369 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 689 | 185.50/cwt | 185.50–185.50 | 1,278 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 759 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,328 | 18 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 806 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 1,177 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Large 2-3 | 809 | 108.00/cwt | 108.00–108.00 | 874 | 8 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 818 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,432 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,085 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,606 | 9 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers13 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 428 | 147.50/cwt | 147.50–147.50 | 631 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 458 | 152.50/cwt | 152.50–152.50 | 698 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 513 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 923 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 522 | 137.00/cwt | 137.00–137.00 | 715 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 538 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 1,028 | 14 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 566 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 849 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 638 | 137.90/cwt | 137.00–139.00 | 880 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 651 | 185.50/cwt | 185.50–185.50 | 1,208 | 11 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 654 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 922 | 8 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 700 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 1,260 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Large 2-3 | 732 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 1,028 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 828 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 1,374 | 45 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1-2 | 849 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 1,257 | 5 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 576 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 806 | 10 |
| Feeder Cattle · Dairy Heifers2 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Heifers | — | Large 3 | 931 | 102.50/cwt | 102.50–102.50 | 954 | 6 |
| Dairy Heifers | — | Large 3 | 1,074 | 101.00/cwt | 101.00–101.00 | 1,085 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 2,018 | 112.28/cwt | 109.50–117.50 | 2,266 | 4 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows8 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | 892 | 77.92/cwt | 70.00–80.50 | 695 | 24 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,203 | 90.22/cwt | 88.00–92.00 | 1,085 | 175 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,254 | 95.15/cwt | 92.00–97.50 | 1,193 | 185 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,351 | 101.50/cwt | 101.50–101.50 | 1,371 | 5 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,500 | 102.50/cwt | 102.50–102.50 | 1,538 | 11 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,508 | 91.45/cwt | 89.00–93.00 | 1,379 | 185 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,559 | 96.13/cwt | 93.00–98.00 | 1,499 | 195 |
| Cows | — | Breaker 75-80% | 1,714 | 97.31/cwt | 96.00–98.00 | 1,668 | 11 |
Compared to last Thursday, not enough stocker or feeder cattle this week for accurate trends. Buyer attendance was good. CME Feeders were $0.70 to $1.27 stronger on the day. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was $183.36 on 8/31, down by 67 cents. Slaughter cows steady to weak with many carrying liberal fills. Not enough slaughter bulls for accurate market trends. Trade active with good demand. Beef exports from Brazil were 21,607 MT larger in August '22 compared to August '21, with 203,230 MT shipped.
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 576 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | — | 828 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 14 | — | 538 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| 5 | — | 700 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 638 | 137.00–139.00 | 137.90 |
| 8 | — | 428 | 147.50 | 147.50 |
| 7 | — | 522 | 137.00 | 137.00 |
| 5 | — | 458 | 152.50 | 152.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 513 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 11 | — | 651 | 185.50 | 185.50 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 566 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 8 | — | 654 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 849 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| Heifers — Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 732 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 931 | 102.50 | 102.50 |
| 5 | — | 1,074 | 101.00 | 101.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 582 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | — | 529 | 131.00–140.00 | 137.25 |
| 8 | — | 433 | 122.50 | 122.50 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 806 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 533 | 195.50 | 195.50 |
| 11 | — | 484 | 195.00 | 195.00 |
| 10 | — | 689 | 185.50 | 185.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 681 | 201.00 | 201.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 759 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 9 | — | 1,085 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 5 | — | 818 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 14 | — | 551 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| Steers — Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | — | 809 | 108.00 | 108.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 2,018 | 109.50–117.50 | 112.28 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 892 | 70.00–80.50 | 77.92 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,351 | 101.50 | 101.50 |
| 175 | — | 1,203 | 88.00–92.00 | 90.22 |
| 185 | — | 1,254 | 92.00–97.50 | 95.15 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | — | 1,508 | 89.00–93.00 | 91.45 |
| 195 | — | 1,559 | 93.00–98.00 | 96.13 |
| 11 | — | 1,500 | 102.50 | 102.50 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | — | 1,714 | 96.00–98.00 | 97.31 |