Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - Packer Day


The fed cattle market is in a confliction mode.  Boxes moved well and the highest prices we've seen in a couple of years.  Contrasting this was the free fall at the board of trade.  Consequently, the market was $7-8 lower this week with a top of 143.00.  Cows and bulls sold strong with a $3.00 to $4.00 gain on a limited supply.



Slaughter Steers & Heifers 93 head    
Choice 2-4 138.00-140.50    
  High Yielding 141.00-143.00    
  Low Yielding (includes non overnights 134.00-137.00    
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 134.00/down    
  Select 1-2  130.00-134.00  
       
       
Slaughter Cows  --48 head High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
Premium White - - -
Breakers-1300-1800# 80.00-83.00 76.00-79.00 75.00/down
Boners 1200-1600# 72.00-75.50 70.00-71.50 69.00/down
Lean - 1000-1400# 71.00-74.00 69.00-70.00 68.00/down
       
  Fancy Good Rest
Young cows returning NA NA NA
  to farm for more feed      
       
Slaughter Bulls - High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
9 head 98.50-110.00 90.00-94.50 89.00/down
       

Please note:
The below market report is reflective of the majority of classes and grades of livestock offered for sale.  There may be instances where some sales do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the report.  Prices are reported on a per cwt. basis, unless otherwise noted