1780lb bull

[denvermartinfarms]

A 1780lb killer bull brought 1.30cwt here last night, anyone here seen one higher? When it sold we all wondered if when the owner gets the check are they gonna think it was a mistake.

 

[jasonleonard]

Haven't seen any that high back here. I think we might have had a couple go to $115 a cwt.
That cattlemen should be happy!

 

[denvermartinfarms]

Most if ours here are in the upper teens, this one was as good as they get and the buyers were trying to be a little a little funny, but never the less it did bring 1.30 and it's on the report, good times were having!

 

[highgrit]

I can see that price maybe. Who ever bought the bull had him sold, probably within the next few days. You guy's that are buying 300-350lbs. calves and holding them at $2.50lb. now that's a risk. The market is strong and we all hope it holds. I guess that size calf must not get sick and die, you sure can't lose many and come out in front.

 

[denvermartinfarms]

I can see that price maybe. Who ever bought the bull had him sold, probably within the next few days. You guy's that are buying 300-350lbs. calves and holding them at $2.50lb. now that's a risk. The market is strong and we all hope it holds. I guess that size calf must not get sick and die, you sure can't lose many and come out in front.

Yep, the bull got on a truck and went to one of the big packing houses in NE. And your right about the 2.50cwt 400lb calves, I won't do it. I've almost quit buying calves to feed and put that money into cows and other ends of the cattle business.

 

[wacocowboy]

I seen a 2080lb char bull bring 1.11 that's the best I have seen but ain't been to the sale in a month been busy

 

[denvermartinfarms]

I seen a 2080lb char bull bring 1.11 that's the best I have seen but ain't been to the sale in a month been busy

Now you would probably see that same bull at 1.15cwt or better.

 

[greybeard]

I seen a 2080lb char bull bring 1.11 that's the best I have seen but ain't been to the sale in a month been busy

Now you would probably see that same bull at 1.15cwt or better.

I hope not. That would only be a $23.92 check....minus commission.
:wave:

 

[denvermartinfarms]

I seen a 2080lb char bull bring 1.11 that's the best I have seen but ain't been to the sale in a month been busy

Now you would probably see that same bull at 1.15cwt or better.

I hope not. That would only be a $23.92 check....minus commission.
:wave:

I don't get it, what did I say wrong? 1.15cwt 2080lb bull=2392$, that's what I said aint it?

 

[TerraceRidge]

greybeard wrote:
denvermartinfarms wrote:
wacocowboy wrote:
I seen a 2080lb char bull bring 1.11 that's the best I have seen but ain't been to the sale in a month been busy

Now you would probably see that same bull at 1.15cwt or better.

I hope not. That would only be a $23.92 check....minus commission.


I don't get it, what did I say wrong? 1.15cwt 2080lb bull=2392$, that's what I said aint it?

He's just yanking your chain, but it really should be $115/cwt, or $1.15/lb.

 

[denvermartinfarms]

He's just yanking your chain, but it really should be $115/cwt, or $1.15/lb.

:lol2: I knew he was yanking my chain, I just couldn't figure out about what.

 

[greybeard]

At least you know now that people pay attention to what you type.

I was afraid the bottom had fell plumb out of the market and I was the last to find out. :lol2: :lol2:

Go to one of the hobby farm forums and try explaining a market report--it's like pulling teeth..

I saw an auctioneer stop one day and leaned forward and said to one of the bidders---"You do know we're selling by the pound now and not by the calf?"
The bidder looked at his wife, she said something in Spanish to him and he never made another bid the whole afternoon.

 

[wacocowboy]

I don't get it, what did I say wrong? 1.15cwt 2080lb bull=2392$, that's what I said aint it?[/quote]

$2392 is a nice pay for an old bull I remember when you use to get .50 a lb

 

[bigbull338]

i read our sale reports last week.an weigh bulls was bringing up to $1.25 a lb while weigh cows was bringing up to $1.05 a lb.so yes the market is crazy high right now.an i dont see the prices backing off with the major shortage of cattle that we have right now.

 

[TexasBred]

I don't get it, what did I say wrong? 1.15cwt 2080lb bull=2392$, that's what I said aint it?

$2392 is a nice pay for an old bull I remember when you use to get .50 a lb[/quote]

You said 1.15 CWT...you meant 1.15 lb. not 100 lbs.

 

[ibetyamissedme]

I don't get it, what did I say wrong? 1.15cwt 2080lb bull=2392$, that's what I said aint it?

When you are buying and selling thousands upon thousands of head per year like you do, sometimes a person could confuse even themselves.

 

[js1234]

cwt. stands for hundred weight. $115/cwt.

 

[Calhoun Farm]

I can see that price maybe. Who ever bought the bull had him sold, probably within the next few days. You guy's that are buying 300-350lbs. calves and holding them at $2.50lb. now that's a risk. The market is strong and we all hope it holds. I guess that size calf must not get sick and die, you sure can't lose many and come out in front.

Our business is those size calves, I've never paid more than 1.90/lb where I buy from.

 

[js1234]

I can see that price maybe. Who ever bought the bull had him sold, probably within the next few days. You guy's that are buying 300-350lbs. calves and holding them at $2.50lb. now that's a risk. The market is strong and we all hope it holds. I guess that size calf must not get sick and die, you sure can't lose many and come out in front.

Our business is those size calves, I've never paid more than 1.90/lb where I buy from.

Location is a funny thing. $250/cwt. wouldn't buy any #1 300lbs. steers out here right now. Would be competitive on heifers but wouldn't get anywhere near all of them.

 

[u4411clb]

Last week we sold 1930 lb Angus bull that brought $1.27/lb at salebarn was the highest I have seen.