Tues., March 24, 2020 - Packer Day
314 slaughter cattle today that sold on a very active market as the packers, many of whom got caught short with numbers as the meat continues to fly off the shelves in most places. Fed cattle top today with 124.50 compared to 114.00 a week ago!
Cull cows were active also with all grades mostly 5.00 to 7.00 higher. Bull top was 99.00/cwt.
Slaughter steers & heifers | |||
Choice 2-4 | 118.00-122.00 | ||
High Yielding | 122.50-124.50 | ||
Low Yielding | 112.00-117.50 | ||
Mixed Select/Choice 2-3 | 114.00-117.00 | ||
Select 1-2 | 113.00/down | ||
Few agey fed heifers | 101.00-107.50 | ||
Slaughter Cows | High Yield | Avg Yield | Low Yield |
Premium Whites | - | 76.00-82.00 | - |
Breakers - 1300-1800# | 72.50-77.50 | 68.00-71.00 | 66.00/down |
Boners - 1200-1600# | 72.00-78.00 | 66.00-71.00 | 65.00/down |
Lean - 1000-1400# | 63.00-66.50 | 54.50-59.50 | 52.00/down |
Fancy | Good | Rest | |
Young cows returning to | |||
farm for more feed | 84.00-95.00 | 70.00-79.00 | 68.00-down |
High Yield | Avg Yield | Low Yield | |
Slaughter Bulls | 96.00-99.00 | 87.50-93.50 | 85.50/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