Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
5/27/2023
Total Run: 4,064
Market Notes
Compared to last week, feeder steers overall sold steady to 4.00 higher, with the exception of those 600 to 700 lbs selling 5.00 to 6.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold 9.00 to 10.00 lower; over 600 lbs sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 3.00 to 4.00 lower. Demand was reported as moderate to good. Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feed yards sold 1.00 higher at 171.00. In the hay market, demand remains good, trade activity remains slow, and prices remained mostly steady. New crop prices are starting to show up, a little later than usual, but they are there with not much difference from current '22 crop pricing.Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (47% Steers, 53% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 1% Replacement Cattle (42% Stock Cows, 5% Bred Cows, 2% Bred Heifers, 51% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 72%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 5/15/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,064 5,522 5,647 Feeder Cattle: 3,334(82.0%) 4,851(87.8%) 5,094(90.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 671(16.5%) 555(10.1%) 535(9.5%) Replacement Cattle: 59(1.5%) 116(2.1%) 18(0.3%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 250 | 316 | 339 | $1,104 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 245 | 275 | 0.0000 | $963 |
| 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 | $92 | $119 | $137 |