The feeder cattle market broke into record territory on Tuesday, August 5th, as August Feeder Cattle futures closed at an all-time high of $341.05. New all-time highs were set for 6-, 7-, 8-, and 9-weight steers, based on national weighted average prices by weight group. Reported averages hit $388.88 for 600–699 lbs, $361.31 for 700–799 lbs, $339.83 for 800–899 lbs, and $324.12 for 900–999 lbs. The National Steer Price also surged to a new record of $349.63, making August 5th one of the most historic days ever in the feeder cattle market.

It was an absolutely historic day at Beaver County (Beaver, OK) on Tuesday, as the barn set 33 new records across the 4- to 9-weight classes. New all-time highs were established for the 5-, 6-, 7-, and 9-weight categories, including an unprecedented performance in the 5-weights, where all of the top 10 highest prices in barn history were recorded. 

Leading the way were 44 head at 510 lbs for $455.00 and 14 head at 536 lbs for $451.00. In the 6-weight class, new barn records included 108 head at 600 lbs for $423.50 and 107 head at 602 lbs for $418.00. The 7-weights were topped by 19 head at 734 lbs for $375.00 and 11 head at 738 lbs for $369.00, while the 9-weights set new highs with 51 head at 921 lbs for $333.00 and 15 head at 911 lbs for $329.50.

Kimball Livestock Exchange (Kimball, SD) set multiple national and barn records on Tuesday, August 5th. The barn recorded the top five highest 8-weight sales in its history, including 64 head at 805 lbs for $358.50 and 134 head at 886 lbs for $355.60—prices that now rank as the 7th and 9th highest 8-weight sales nationally all time. 

In the 9-weight category, Kimball posted five of the top ten highest 9-weight sales in barn history, led by 57 head at 918 lbs for $337.00, 120 head at 969 lbs for $336.50, and 54 head at 939 lbs for $334.25. These three sales now rank as the 2nd, 4th, and 7th highest 9-weight sales nationally on record.

Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction in Harrison, AR had an outstanding sale on Tuesday, setting record prices across multiple weight classes. The barn posted the two highest 7-weight prices in its history, with 72 head at 723 lbs bringing $367.00 and 29 head at 787 lbs bringing $346.00. In the 8-weight category, a group of 20 head at 841 lbs sold for $327.00, setting a new all-time high for that class.

Fairview Livestock Commission Company had a strong showing on Tuesday with an impressive run of 7-weight steers, including drafts that now rank 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th all-time at the barn.   Highlights include 49 head at 709 lbs bringing $370.50, 45 head at 768 lbs at $362.25, and 72 head at 737 lbs selling for $360.00. 

Flint Hills Stockyards (Saint Marys, KS) had one of their best sales on August 5, 2025, setting 17 new barn records, including all-time highs for 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, and 9-weight steers.

August CME Feeder Cattle futures closed Tuesday at $341.05, up $5.65 on the day.  The RTI 7-Day Feeder Index settled at $340.50, up $2.49, trailing futures by $0.55.  The National Steer Price ended at $349.63, up $14.64, carrying a $8.58 premium to August futures.

• CME Feeder Cattle (AUG):  $341.05  (+5.65) 
• RTI Feeder Index (7-Day):  $340.50  (+2.49)  
• National Steer Price:  $349.63   (+14.64)

Beaver County (Beaver, OK) had the largest feeder cattle sale on Tuesday with 4,215 head, followed by Ozarks (West Plains, MO) with 2,836 head, OKC West (El Reno, OK) with 2,739, Kimball (Kimball, SD) with 2,106, and Stockmens (Yankton, SD) with 1,978 head.  Receipts on Tuesday were up 79% from last Tuesday.