Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - Packer Day


As the rain continues, it has allowed our producers to catch up on some sales of slaughter cattle.  210 steers and heifers sold today with a top of 140.50.  Bulk of the cattle with weight and finish sold from 134.00 to 140.00.

169 cull cows and bulls also were turned to cash today.  Top bull weighed 2225# and brought 112.00/cwt.



Slaughter Steers 142 head    
Choice 2-4 134.00-137.50    
  High Yielding 138.00-140.50    
  Low Yielding (includes morning cattle) 130.50-133.50    
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 129.00-134.00    
  Select 1-2  128.00/down  
       
       
Slaughter Heifers 68 head    
Choice 2-4 135.00-137.50    
  High Yielding 138.00-139.75    
  Low Yielding (includes morning cattle) 130.00-132.00    
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 129.00-133.00    
  Select 1-2  129.00/down    
       
Slaughter Cows  -- 133 head High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
Premium White 88.50-91.00 83.50-84.50 -
Breakers-1300-1800# 74.50-78.50 70.00-73.50 69.00/down
Boners 1200-1600# 75.50-81.50 70.00-74.50 69.00/down
Lean - 1000-1400# 68.50-74.50 60.00-65.50 59.50/down
       
  Fancy Good Rest
Young cows returning 90.00-104.50 74.00-81.00 NA
  to farm for more feed      
       
Slaughter Bulls - High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
36head 101.50-112.00 92.50-99.00 91.00/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