heavy 7-weight M&L 1 heifers$307.60/cwt-9.40 vs last sale · ≈ $2,362/hd at 768 lb · 52 head
light 5-weight M&L 1 steers$447.71/cwt+5.21 vs last sale · ≈ $2,413/hd at 539 lb · 50 head
heavy 4-weight M&L 1 heifers$417.68/cwt-2.32 vs last sale · ≈ $1,971/hd at 472 lb · 41 head
Receipts
Head
This sale
Last sale
Last year
Total receipts
967
702
1,780
Feeder cattle
787
552
1,575
Slaughter cattle
180
150
205
Market comments — USDA reporter
Compared to the last special two weeks ago, the best test on steer calves were weighing 500-600 lbs selling 10.00-20.00 higher, spots 25.00 higher on the 550-600 lb steers and a light test of 600-650 lb steers sold mostly 10.00-15.00 higher all other weights of feeder steers sold with a higher undertone on limited test. Heifer calves weighing 400-500 lbs sold with a sharply higher undertone on light comparison from two weeks ago with the majority of the heifers weighing 750-950 lbs selling in groups and part loads all trading with a higher undertone. Demand was good on a good quality offering of calves and yearling heifers. Few stick-out sales included 24 steer calves weighing 544 lbs at 451.00; 22 heifer calves weighing 404 lbs at 460.00 and 33 heifers weighing 959 lbs at 300.00. CME cattle futures have seen follow through rally that began last week along with temperatures moderating and with a higher fed cattle market in the North trading Friday afternoon from 222.00-225.00, mostly 224.00 all giving support to the feeder market. Slaughter cows compared to two weeks ago traded 5.00-8.00 lower.
→ Feeder heifers: Heifer calves weighing 400-500 lbs sold with a sharply higher undertone on light comparison from two weeks ago with the majority of the heifers weighing 750-950 lbs selling in groups and part loads all trading with a higher undertone
▲ Feeder steers: the best test on steer calves were weighing 500-600 lbs selling 10.00-20.00 higher
▼ Slaughter cows: Slaughter cows compared to two weeks ago traded 5.00-8.00 lower
USDA feeder grades describe frame size and muscle thickness, not quality of
the individual animal. "Medium and Large" is the frame score; the number is
muscle (1 = heaviest muscled). "Medium and Large 1–2" pens mix both muscle
scores — common across the Southeast.
What is $/cwt?
Dollars per hundredweight — per 100 lb of animal. A 500-lb calf at
$450/cwt brings 5 × $450 = $2,250. Lighter cattle usually bring more per
cwt but less per head.
Why are some prices per head?
Bred cows, cow-calf pairs, and some replacement classes sell by the
head, not by weight. We show those exactly as USDA reports them — a
$/head figure is never converted into $/cwt on this site.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Livestock Market News —
federal reporters at the sale. We publish each report in full and link the
official USDA document at the top of the page.
Cattle Market
Compared to the last special two weeks ago, the best test on steer calves were weighing 500-600 lbs selling 10.00-20.00 higher, spots 25.00 higher on the 550-600 lb steers and a light test of 600-650 lb steers sold mostly 10.00-15.00 higher all other weights of feeder steers sold with a higher undertone on limited test. Heifer calves weighing 400-500 lbs sold with a sharply higher undertone on light comparison from two weeks ago with the majority of the heifers weighing 750-950 lbs selling in groups and part loads all trading with a higher undertone. Demand was good on a good quality offering of calves and yearling heifers. Few stick-out sales included 24 steer calves weighing 544 lbs at 451.00; 22 heifer calves weighing 404 lbs at 460.00 and 33 heifers weighing 959 lbs at 300.00. CME cattle futures have seen follow through rally that began last week along with temperatures moderating and with a higher fed cattle market in the North trading Friday afternoon from 222.00-225.00, mostly 224.00 all giving support to the feeder market. Slaughter cows compared to two weeks ago traded 5.00-8.00 lower.