Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
1/7/2023
Total Run: 17,335
Market Notes
Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feedyards sold 1.00 higher at 157.00. In the hay market, demand remained strong and prices strengthened, in all regions, ahead of the Christmas holiday and the anticipated winter storm. Producers and brokers continue to report that there is a lot of hay moving and that was reflected in the amount of total hay bought or sold last week. A little rain was received across the state but once again, for those in Southwest Kansas, conditions remain dire with little moisture received.Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (58% Steers, 42% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 4% Slaughter Cattle (96% Cows, 4% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (34% Stock Cows, 51% Bred Cows, 15% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 73%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 12/19/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 17,335 3,948 17,740 Feeder Cattle: 16,407(94.6%) 1,533(38.8%) 17,213(97.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 765(4.4%) 357(9.0%) 218(1.2%) Replacement Cattle: 163(0.9%) 2,058(52.1%) 309(1.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 232.5 | 255 | 262.5 | $637 |
| 300-400 | 195 | 244 | 267.5 | $852 |
| 400-500 | 209 | 232 | 250 | $1,042 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 190 | 206 | 211 | $515 |
| 300-400 | 174 | 203 | 226 | $712 |
| 400-500 | 179 | 199 | 211.5 | $895 |
| 500-600 | 180 | 193 | 201 | $1,062 |
| 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 | $87 | $100 | $116 |