Compared to last Thursday, stocker and feeder cattle steady to firm. Quality more attractive this week with good buyer attendance. Feeder cattle futures firmed on Thursday, but closed off their highs on 30 to 45 cent gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was $1.17 higher to $180.31 on 9/7. Slaughter cows 4.00-5.00 lower as fall runs are starting. Slaughter bulls steady in a light test. Trade active with good demand.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 581 | 194.43 | 1,130 | 23 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 570 | 185.13 | 1,056 | 138 |
| Small and Medium 1-2 | 610 | 175.76 | 1,071 | 33 |
| Large 1 | 779 | 163.96 | 1,277 | 135 |
| Large 1-2 | 750 | 150.38 | 1,128 | 13thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 2,189 | 116.66 | 2,554 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,326 | 93.16 | 1,235 | 428 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,378 | 92.52 | 1,275 | 420 |
| Class | Weight | Grade / description | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeder Cattle · Steers17 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 2-3 | 391 | 187.50/cwt | 187.50–187.50 | 733 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 423 | 192.50/cwt | 192.50–192.50 | 814 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 424 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 636 | 5 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 496 | 215.00/cwt | 215.00–215.00 | 1,066 | 7 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 519 | 210.45/cwt | 210.00–211.00 | 1,092 | 13 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 2-3 | 532 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 830 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 587 | 210.65/cwt | 210.00–212.50 | 1,237 | 66 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 620 | 194.78/cwt | 183.00–201.00 | 1,208 | 35 |
| Steers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 670 | 194.32/cwt | 190.00–196.50 | 1,302 | 53 |
| Steers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 683 | 167.42/cwt | 160.00–175.00 | 1,143 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Large 1-2 | 703 | 177.50/cwt | 177.50–177.50 | 1,248 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 730 | 190.55/cwt | 188.00–197.50 | 1,391 | 33 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 759 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 1,404 | 10 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 806 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 1,411 | 9 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 895 | 165.28/cwt | 165.00–166.00 | 1,479 | 42 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 913 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 1,497 | 6 |
| Steers | — | Large 1 | 1,150 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 1,547 | 15 |
| Feeder Cattle · Heifers17 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 418 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 752 | 9 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 499 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 898 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 514 | 190.00/cwt | 190.00–190.00 | 977 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 520 | 182.55/cwt | 180.00–185.00 | 949 | 47 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 520 | 175.00/cwt | 175.00–175.00 | 910 | 5 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 565 | 170.00/cwt | 170.00–170.00 | 961 | 13 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 586 | 191.99/cwt | 187.00–195.50 | 1,125 | 12 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1 | 605 | 196.00/cwt | 196.00–196.00 | 1,186 | 17 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 622 | 186.47/cwt | 180.50–191.00 | 1,160 | 43 |
| Heifers | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 662 | 188.27/cwt | 184.50–189.50 | 1,246 | 20 |
| Heifers | — | Small and Medium 1-2 | 678 | 181.00/cwt | 181.00–181.00 | 1,227 | 15 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 735 | 164.48/cwt | 161.00–165.00 | 1,209 | 56 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1-2 | 735 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 1,139 | 7 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 760 | 169.51/cwt | 165.00–171.50 | 1,288 | 42 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1-2 | 767 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 1,112 | 6 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 830 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 1,328 | 10 |
| Heifers | — | Large 1 | 879 | 155.73/cwt | 154.00–158.00 | 1,369 | 27 |
| Feeder Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | Medium and Large 1-2 | 483 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 785 | 6 |
| Feeder Cattle · Dairy Heifers1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Dairy Heifers | — | Large 3 | 1,300 | 103.50/cwt | 103.50–103.50 | 1,346 | 5 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Bulls1 lot · lightest first | |||||||
| Bulls | — | — | 2,189 | 116.66/cwt | 110.00–120.50 | 2,554 | 9 |
| Slaughter Cattle · Cows7 lots · lightest first | |||||||
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85%Certified Prgms | 1,140 | 101.50/cwt | 101.50–101.50 | 1,157 | 4 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90%Certified Prgms | 1,300 | 97.00/cwt | 97.00–97.00 | 1,261 | 20 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,302 | 90.75/cwt | 88.00–93.00 | 1,182 | 205 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,347 | 95.18/cwt | 93.00–97.00 | 1,282 | 215 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,356 | 90.02/cwt | 87.00–92.00 | 1,221 | 195 |
| Cows | — | Lean 85-90% | 1,407 | 94.47/cwt | 92.00–96.00 | 1,329 | 205 |
| Cows | — | Boner 80-85% | 1,600 | 99.50/cwt | 99.50–99.50 | 1,592 | 4 |
Compared to last Thursday, stocker and feeder cattle steady to firm. Quality more attractive this week with good buyer attendance. Feeder cattle futures firmed on Thursday, but closed off their highs on 30 to 45 cent gains. The CME Feeder Cattle Index was $1.17 higher to $180.31 on 9/7. Slaughter cows 4.00-5.00 lower as fall runs are starting. Slaughter bulls steady in a light test. Trade active with good demand.
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | — | 605 | 196.00 | 196.00 |
| 6 | — | 514 | 190.00 | 190.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | — | 735 | 161.00–165.00 | 164.48 |
| 27 | — | 879 | 154.00–158.00 | 155.73 |
| 42 | — | 760 | 165.00–171.50 | 169.51 |
| 10 | — | 830 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 735 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 6 | — | 767 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Heifers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 520 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 15 | — | 678 | 181.00 | 181.00 |
| 13 | — | 565 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 499 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 12 | — | 586 | 187.00–195.50 | 191.99 |
| 9 | — | 418 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 43 | — | 622 | 180.50–191.00 | 186.47 |
| 20 | — | 662 | 184.50–189.50 | 188.27 |
| 47 | — | 520 | 180.00–185.00 | 182.55 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 423 | 192.50 | 192.50 |
| 10 | — | 683 | 160.00–175.00 | 167.42 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 496 | 215.00 | 215.00 |
| 35 | — | 620 | 183.00–201.00 | 194.78 |
| 66 | — | 587 | 210.00–212.50 | 210.65 |
| 53 | — | 670 | 190.00–196.50 | 194.32 |
| 13 | — | 519 | 210.00–211.00 | 210.45 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 532 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| 5 | — | 424 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Steers — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | — | 391 | 187.50 | 187.50 |
| Steers — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | 703 | 177.50 | 177.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 913 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 10 | — | 759 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 9 | — | 806 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| 15 | — | 1,150 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 42 | — | 895 | 165.00–166.00 | 165.28 |
| 33 | — | 730 | 188.00–197.50 | 190.55 |
| Dairy Heifers — Large 3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 1,300 | 103.50 | 103.50 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 483 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | — | 1,356 | 87.00–92.00 | 90.02 |
| 205 | — | 1,407 | 92.00–96.00 | 94.47 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | — | 1,347 | 93.00–97.00 | 95.18 |
| 205 | — | 1,302 | 88.00–93.00 | 90.75 |
| 4 | — | 1,600 | 99.50 | 99.50 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | — | 1,300 | 97.00 | 97.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Certified Prgms$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 1,140 | 101.50 | 101.50 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | 2,189 | 110.00–120.50 | 116.66 |