Date: 3-17-26 Cattle on hand 1,121 One week ago: 933 One year ago: 1,159
The calf market was higher this week. More activity was seen in all classes.
The average for all calves sold was $10 higher. Demand continues incredible.
Packer cows and bulls sold $4 - $7 higher on a supply of 200 head.
Good stocker cows and heifers, 2,850-3,250; medium stocker cows and heifers, 1,800-2,800; good cow and calf pairs, 4,200-4,600; medium cow and calf pairs, 2,700-3,750.
Packer cows: high dressing cows, 160-186; medium dressing cows, 138-158; low dressing cows, 115-138; poor/ weak cows, 90-115.
Packer bulls: high dressing bulls, 190-206; medium dressing bulls; 175-190; low dressing bulls, 155-175.
Steer calves: under
200 lbs., 640-900;
200-300 lbs., 600-720;
300-400 lbs., 560-675;
400-500 lbs., 490-600;
500-600 lbs., 460-545;
600-700 lbs., 390-455;
700-800 lbs., 360-426,
800+, 310-368.
Heifer calves; under 200 lbs., 610-770;
200-300 lbs., 520-660;
300-400 lbs., 470-610;
400-500 lbs.; 440-530;
500-600 lbs., 380-490;
600-700 lbs., 340-420;
700-800 lbs., 300-350;
800+ 270-315.
Replacement heifers: 450-630.
