Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/25/2021
Total Run: 5,442
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers under 600 lbs sold 1.00 to 2.00 lower, while those over 600 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher. Heifers under 700 lbs sold 4.00 to 5.00 lower, while those over 700 lbs sold 4.00 to 7.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Not enough sales of slaughter bulls for a market test. Demand was moderate. Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feedyards sold from 123.00 to 124.00. Hay market prices are steady for alfalfa and grass hay. Demand is fair to good, with trades slow.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (50% Steers, 50% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (95% Cows, 5% Bulls); 15% Replacement Cattle (66% Bred Cows, 8% Bred Heifers, 24% Cow-Calf Pairs, 1% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 75%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/13/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,442 5,043 6,003 Feeder Cattle: 4,325(79.5%) 4,642(92.0%) 5,616(93.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 302(5.5%) 401(8.0%) 317(5.3%) Replacement Cattle: 815(15.0%) 0(0.0%) 70(1.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 176 | 184 | 186 | $459 |
| 300-400 | 171 | 187 | 201 | $655 |
| 400-500 | 157 | 175 | 187 | $787 |
| 500-600 | 152.5 | 168 | 178 | $924 |
| 600-700 | 147 | 163 | 168 | $1,058 |
| 700-800 | 142 | 155 | 162 | $1,160 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 207.5 | 208 | 0.0000 | $519 |
| 300-400 | 175 | 188 | 190 | $657 |
| 400-500 | 140 | 160 | 171 | $720 |
| 500-600 | 140 | 149 | 157.5 | $822 |
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.
Cows & Bulls
| Type | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Bulls | $74 | $84 | $94 |