Tues., February 20, 2018 - Packer Day

Slaughter steers & heifers sold mostly  3.00 higher with tops at 136.25 on steers and 135.50 on heifers!  With muddy & wet conditions rearing its ugly head, cattle carrying little or no tag are very popular.

The cull cow trade was very active with most grades 3.00 higher.  Bulls sold 3.00 to 4.00 higher.

Slaughter Steers 83 head
   Choice 2-4 129.00-133.50  
   High Yielding 134.00-136.25  
   Low Yielding 126.00-128.50  
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 127.00-129.00  
Select 1-2, 125.00/down
     
     
Slaughter Heifers 68 head  
  Choice 2-4 128.50-134.00  
   High Yielding 134.50-135.50  
   Low Yielding 123.50-127.00  
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 124.00-128.00  
Select 1-2 123.50/down  
     

Slaughter Cows- 96  head High Yield Avg. Yield Low Yield
 Premium Whites 105.00-125.50   79.00
Breakers-1300#-1800# 79.50 63.50-67.50 61.00/down
Boners - 1200-1600# 70.00-75.00 65.00-70.50 64.00/down
Lean 1000-1400# 67.50-68.00 56.50-62.50 55.00/down
       
Young cows returning to Fancy Good Rest
  farm for more feed 105.00-116.00 80.00-90.00 75.00/down
       
Slaughter bulls High Yield Avg/Low Yield  
15 head 88.50-92.50 78.50-86.50 76.50/down
       

 

 

 

 

Please note:
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