Missouri Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
9/17/2022
Total Run: 33,900
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers and heifers mostly steady to 5.00 lower, except some noted good quality, long weaned calves coming off grass that brought a few dollars more than the previous markets. Demand for feeders was moderate, although the past week featured some temperature swings. A light jacket was needed in the morning but one would be heated up by the time afternoon came around. Buyers know the temperature swings of fall are coming. Health risk will be a concern and will continue until after the first frost and the weather stabilizes. There were a couple of notes from reporters in the sale barns of larger price spreads related to quality, flesh, and weaning status. Corn harvest has started in the state, with a few combines taking to the fields now. The forecast in the near future doesn't seem to show any major events that might slow down progress. There has been some hay cut around the state, as well. Farmers are trying to get one more cutting before fall sets in and harvest really gets going. The current drought monitor showed about 52 percent of the state impacted by some level of drought. Boxed beef cutouts closed on Friday at 252.40 and 226.65, for choice and select cuts, respectively. For the week, choice closed 4.86 lower and select closed 8.08 lower. As of Friday afternoon's report, negotiated feedlot volume was reported at 71,054 head, with live sales 142.00149.00 and dressed sales 225.00-230.00. The Missouri Stocker Formula consists of 5338 head with a weighted average weight of 541.48 lbs and a price value of 199.46, 4.55 lower than a week ago.Supply included: 82% Feeder Cattle (51% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 6% Bulls); 11% Slaughter Cattle (2% Steers, 1% Heifers, 86% Cows, 10% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle (13% Stock Cows, 49% Bred Cows, 14% Bred Heifers, 23% Cow-Calf Pairs, 0% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 48%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 9/5/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 33,900 14,672 30,103 Feeder Cattle: 27,729(81.8%) 12,133(82.7%) 24,962(82.9%) Slaughter Cattle: 3,836(11.3%) 2,100(14.3%) 3,400(11.3%) Replacement Cattle: 2,335(6.9%) 439(3.0%) 1,741(5.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 180 | 188 | 202.5 | $470 |
| 300-400 | 180 | 223 | 248 | $782 |
| 400-500 | 170 | 216 | 240 | $971 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 151 | 161 | 170 | $402 |
| 300-400 | 155 | 193 | 228 | $677 |
| 400-500 | 151 | 191 | 211 | $862 |
| 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 | $75 | $108 | $136 |