Iowa Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/17/2022
Total Run: 11,893
Market Notes
Compared to last week, slaughter choice steers and heifers sold 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Feeder steers under 650 lbs sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher; over 650 lbs sold 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Feeder heifers overall sold steady to 4.00 lower.Supply included: 79% Feeder Cattle (60% Steers, 39% Heifers, 1% Bulls); 21% Slaughter Cattle (40% Steers, 8% Dairy Steers, 31% Heifers, 15% Cows, 4% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 56%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/5/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 11,893 12,687 6,162 Feeder Cattle: 9,337(78.5%) 11,803(93.0%) 4,023(65.3%) Slaughter Cattle: 2,556(21.5%) 884(7.0%) 2,139(34.7%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 232.5 | 233 | 0.0000 | $581 |
| 300-400 | 210 | 239 | 272.5 | $838 |
| 400-500 | 198 | 239 | 255 | $1,074 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 170 | 180 | 173 | $449 |
| 300-400 | 160 | 210 | 233 | $736 |
| 400-500 | 158 | 195 | 222.5 | $879 |
| 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 | $77 | $104 | $129 |