Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/22/2023
Total Run: 16,014
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 600 lbs sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher; over 600 lbs sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers overall sold steady to 4.00 lower, with the exception of those weighing 500 to 600 lbs selling 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold uneven; breakers and boners steady, and leans 8.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Demand was reported as moderate to good throughout the state. Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feed yards sold steady at 175.00. In the hay market, demand remains good, prices remained steady, trade activity remains slow. Not much new to report. Kansas remains dry and the wind continues to blow. As one producer put it "even the jack rabbits are carrying canteens". There is a very real sense of concern for this year's hay crop across the state and several producers have stated they have lost partial stands of alfalfa.Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle (48% Steers, 52% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 7% Slaughter Cattle (94% Cows, 6% Bulls); 18% Replacement Cattle (14% Stock Cows, 45% Bred Cows, 7% Bred Heifers, 10% Cow-Calf Pairs, 23% Heifer Pairs, 2% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 77%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/10/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 16,014 13,438 15,962 Feeder Cattle: 12,118(75.7%) 12,188(90.7%) 12,321(77.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,056(6.6%) 1,125(8.4%) 568(3.6%) Replacement Cattle: 2,840(17.7%) 125(0.9%) 3,073(19.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 257.5 | 292 | 300 | $1,020 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 243 | 276 | 282 | $967 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $91 | $116 | $136 |