Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - Packer Day

Demand remains strong on the solid choice grading cattle with weight.  The marginal to below avg. finishing cattle are slower to sell as buyers continue to push for the sure thing!

The cow trade was mainly steady with bulls weak to 2.00 lower.

Slaughter Steers 139 head    
Choice 2-4 119.25-122.50    
  High Yielding 122.75-124.75    
  Low Yielding (includes morning cattle) 115.75-119.25    
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 116.00-118.00    
  Select 1-2  115.00/down  
       
       
Slaughter Heifers 57 head    
Choice 2-4 118.75-122.00    
  High Yielding 122.50-123.50    
  Low Yielding (includes morning cattle) 113.00-118.25    
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 112.50-117.25    
  Select 1-2  114.00/down    
       
       
Slaughter Cows  -- 49 head High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
Premium White   88.50-92.50 79.00-84.50
Breakers-1300-1800# 73.50-76.00 69.50-72.00 67.00/down
Boners 1200-1600# 74.00-79.00 70.00-73.50 69.00/down
Lean - 1000-1400# 68.00-70.00 64.00-66.00 61.00/down
       
       
Slaughter Bulls - High yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
 9head - 89.00-94.00 85.00/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