Kansas Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Most Recent Report
7/15/2023
Total Run: 4,609
Market Notes
Compared to last week, fed slaughter steers and heifers in the feed yards sold steady at 178.00. In the hay market, demand remains good, trade activity slow to moderate, and prices dropped significantly lower in the last two weeks for grinding alfalfa. However, there is an undertone of strength to the grass hay market. Producers continue to try to swath and bale hay across south central and southwest regions but are having difficulty with all the rain. Meanwhile, in the eastern third of the state, rain is scarce on the prairie and with the poor brome harvest, grass price is expected to rise.Supply included: 83% Feeder Cattle (63% Steers, 36% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle (92% Cows, 8% Bulls); 0% Replacement Cattle (72% Stock Cows, 28% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 86%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 6/19/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 4,609 1,567 6,968 Feeder Cattle: 3,819(82.9%) 1,211(77.3%) 5,842(83.8%) Slaughter Cattle: 772(16.7%) 332(21.2%) 1,100(15.8%) Replacement Cattle: 18(0.4%) 24(1.5%) 26(0.4%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 265 | 278 | 280 | $972 |
| 400-500 | 245 | 270 | 287.5 | $1,217 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 231 | 252 | 307 | $883 |
| 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 | $102 | $125 | $140 |