Tues., April 24, 2018 - Packer Day
Slaughter steers & heifers sold 2.50 to 3.00 higher on a top of 129.50. With warmer and dryer conditions predicted over the next couple weeks, packers remain aggressive in making sure they have enough inventory on hand.
Culls cows sold mostly 2.00 lower with bulls steady to 1.00 lower.
| Slaughter Steers | ||
| Choice 2-4 | 124.00-128.00 | |
| High Yielding | 128.50-129.50 | |
| Low Yielding | 120.00-123.50 | |
| Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 | 121.00-123.00 | |
| Select 1-2, | 118.00/down | |
| Few heavy choice 1670-1885# | 119.00-123.50 | |
| Slaughter Heifers | ||
| Choice 2-4 | 124.00-127.50 | |
| High Yielding | - | |
| Low Yielding | 120.00-123.00 | |
| Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 | 119.00-122.00 | |
| Select 1-2 | 117.50/down | |
| Slaughter Cows- | High Yield | Avg. Yield | Low Yield |
| Premium Whites | 82.50 | 66.00-72.00 | |
| Breakers-1300#-1800# | 62.50-64.50 | 56.00-59.00 | 55.50/down |
| Boners - 1200-1600# | 60.00-62.00 | 56.00-59.60 | 55.50/down |
| Lean 1000-1400# | 57.50-63.00 | 50.00-56.50 | 49.50/down |
| Young cows returning to | Fancy | Good | Rest |
| farm for feed | 90.00 | 71.00-80.00 | 60.00/down |
| Slaughter bulls | High Yield | Avg/Low Yield | |
| 83.50 | 76.00-80.00 | 75.00/down | |
The 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