Lightweights bust thru 4 bucks!

[MurraysMutts]

https://m.facebook.com/FairviewLivestock

 

[gman4691]

https://m.facebook.com/FairviewLivestock

The Okies must be loving that…

 

[Dave]

There was a few of those real light calves at the sale on Thursday. They had a tough time getting a bid on them. I did see 35 head of 450 pound black steers bring $3.37. $1,516 a head. Lots of heavy 6 weight steers at $2.70+

 

[SBMF 2015]

This is starting to get a little out of hand.
Fairview, IL had fancy bred hfrs today up to $3,950

 

[kenny thomas]

I bought 8 bull and heifer calves today weighing average 297 for 205.25. The light weights are the chespest thing here.

 

[Brute 23]

They claim the wheat crop is good in N Texas and its driving the lws up. They are high here too... not $4 but up there.

 

[ClinchValley86]

I bought 8 bull and heifer calves today weighing average 297 for 205.25. The light weights are the chespest thing here.

What were pairs bringing, Kenny? And how about 5 weight steers?

 

[kenny thomas]

I sold heavy 5wts for 2.65. Not the highest though. Only a few pairs today. Hereford with hereford calves. 1200 to 1600. One black cull pair at 1850.

 

[Dave]

Forgot. I saw 550 pound steers bring $3.04. I don't remember how many head in that lot but the total weight was over 41,000 pounds.

 

[SBMF 2015]

This is starting to get a little out of hand.
Fairview, IL had fancy bred hfrs today up to $3,950

The report says only $3,850, but I could swear I heard $3,950 on some of those Simmentals.

 

[gcreekrch]

Some calves that always sell high.

 

[BC]

This past Tuesday at Emory TX

 

[Hpacres440p]

Posted on the calf prices thread too, but I don’t think you’d be taking any lightweights home at this price @MurraysMutts!

 

[EasTex]

Posted on the calf prices thread too, but I don't think you'd be taking any lightweights home at this price @MurraysMutts!

Do you sale your cattle at Crockett HP?

 

[Hpacres440p]

Do you sale your cattle at Crockett HP?

No, I just get the market reports from there. A LOT better and more volume than our little barn here in Gatesville

 

[tater74]

No, I just get the market reports from there. A LOT better and more volume than our little barn here in Gatesville

Have you tried Hamilton Commission?

 

[Double R Ranch]

Clicked the link but I can't see the market report without an account it looks like. I can remember being shocked at $3 a #. Can't imagine $4. I know we have dramatically low numbers at our local sale barns. Especially for this time of year.

 

[Hpacres440p]

Have you tried Hamilton Commission?

No, but they do have bigger volume. We sell beef primarily, not so much feeders. Gotta know the calf prices to set beef prices though…

 

[Warren Allison]

Was watching a KY sale today, and they started selling the bottle calves by the head. 1st was a 60 lb angus bull calf, and it brought $380. Next was a 50 lb Angus heifer. Looked to be hours old, not days. She brought $441.00!!!! Next was 120 lb rwf heifer calf, Brought $287. Last was a greyish bull calf, 150-something pounds, brought $302. It didn't make sense to me.

 

[Lisagrantb]

Posted on the calf prices thread too, but I don't think you'd be taking any lightweights home at this price @MurraysMutts!

Are you familiar with this barn? Was talking to one of the owners the other day about sending some business there way.