Livestock report
By submitted, 11/17/18 4:54 AM
Hope Livestock Auction, Hope, AR
Weighted Average Report for Thursday Nov 8, 2018
Cattle Receipts: 1892 Last week: 1706 Last year: 1468
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 550 lbs steady to 5.00 higher,
over 550 lbs 2.00-5.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 4.00 lower. Slaughter
cows steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 1.00-2.00 lower.
Supply included 1211 feeder calves, 485 yearlings, 30 replacement cows, 148
slaughter cows; 18 slaughter bulls. Feeder supply consisted of 40 percent
English and English crosses; 35 percent Exotic and Exotic crosses; 25 percent
Brahman and Brahman crosses. Feeder supply included 59 percent steers and
bulls; 41 percent heifers. Near 15 percent of the run weighed over 600 lbs.
Please Note:
The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and
grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales
do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in the
report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
17 300-345 321 185.00-205.00 195.93
22 350-395 372 180.00-200.00 188.92
52 400-445 419 165.00-182.00 172.65
39 450-495 474 158.00-175.00 166.41
27 500-545 521 150.00-168.00 156.96
24 550-590 566 140.00-160.00 146.52
24 600-645 616 135.00-140.00 136.21
13 650-695 672 133.00-138.00 134.07
5 700-725 708 130.00-135.00 131.62
Medium and Large 2
17 300-345 319 150.00-165.00 156.03
20 350-395 377 145.00-160.00 152.65
21 400-445 422 140.00-155.00 147.13
17 450-495 475 135.00-142.00 137.47
16 500-545 525 130.00-138.00 132.61
11 550-595 566 120.00-130.00 125.16
1 615-615 615 120.00 120.00
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
14 300-345 319 150.00-165.00 155.86
25 350-395 373 145.00-157.00 150.23
24 400-445 418 140.00-150.00 143.91
35 450-495 474 135.00-145.00 140.02
37 500-545 522 130.00-142.00 133.69
26 550-595 568 125.00-135.00 129.58
18 600-645 620 120.00-130.00 124.75
4 665-695 680 120.00-125.00 122.76
Medium and Large 2
18 300-345 316 130.00-135.00 132.32
9 355-380 368 130.00-135.00 131.87
10 405-425 415 125.00-130.00 128.49
9 450-495 467 120.00-125.00 122.88
3 500-540 525 120.00-122.00 120.63
5 550-575 558 110.00-115.00 112.58
1 620-620 620 110.00 110.00
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
11 455-495 475 145.00-160.00 152.64
22 505-545 526 135.00-150.00 143.40
19 555-595 571 128.00-140.00 132.34
11 600-645 620 122.00-128.00 123.91
4 655-670 663 120.00-125.00 122.75
2 700-745 723 115.00-120.00 117.58
Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for bangs; pregnancy; and age.
Medium and Large 1-2:
Age Weight Months Bred Price
2-6 year old 950-1270 second & third stage 70.00-90.00
7-10 year old 900-1175 second & third stage 55.00-65.00
3-5 year old 800-1000 open grazing cows 55.00-70.00
Cow-Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2:
Age Cow Weight Calf Wt Price
7-10 year old 900-1175 100-200 700.00-800.00 per pair
Slaughter Cows:
%Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
Breakers 75-80% 1200-1450 35.00-38.00
Boners 80-85% 950-1300 34.00-43.00 28.00-33.00
Lean 85-90% 900-1100 30.00-35.00
Light 85-92% 700-950 24.00-29.00
Slaughter Bulls:
Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
Y.G. 1-2 1000-2100 65.00-72.00 52.00-60.00
Source: AR Ag Department - USDA Market News, Little Rock, AR
Jeff Milam, Market Reporter, 501-823-1743
