Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/21/2022
Total Run: 8,455
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 500 lbs sold 2.00 to 3.00 higer; 500 to 700 lbs 7.00 to 9.00 lower; over 700 lbs 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers overall sold 5.00 to 9.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Demand was moderate. Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feedyards sold 2.00 lower at 138.00. Compared to the last report, overall alfalfa hay and grass hay were mostly steady while movement remains slow.Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 48% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (9% Bred Cows, 91% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 88%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/9/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 8,455 9,478 7,934 Feeder Cattle: 7,502(88.7%) 8,550(90.2%) 7,388(93.1%) Slaughter Cattle: 910(10.8%) 875(9.2%) 469(5.9%) Replacement Cattle: 43(0.5%) 53(0.6%) 77(1.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 186 | 209 | 215 | $730 |
| 400-500 | 167.5 | 193 | 210 | $866 |
| 500-600 | 169.5 | 180 | 197.5 | $989 |
| 600-700 | 155 | 169 | 179 | $1,098 |
| 700-800 | 143 | 156 | 159.75 | $1,170 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 188 | 188 | 0.0000 | $470 |
| 300-400 | 164 | 185 | 198 | $649 |
| 400-500 | 145 | 172 | 177 | $772 |
| 500-600 | 152 | 162 | 175 | $893 |
| 600-700 | 138 | 153 | 163.5 | $992 |
| 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 | $72 | $99 | $112 |