CLARA LIVE: 🏆 Big Kansas 9-Weight Strings Bring $314.50–$315, Underscoring Disparity with August Feeder Futures 🏆
Pratt Livestock made a major impact on the 9-weight feeder steer market Thursday, securing 7 of the top 10 highest prices paid in the country. The day was highlighted by two premier trades: 111 head at 938 lbs for $315.00 and 146 head at 920 lbs for $314.50. These sales now stand as the 3rd and 6th highest prices ever recorded nationally for 9-weight steers and also claim the top two all-time spots for 100+ head strings in that weight class. With August feeder cattle futures settling at $303.30, both lots commanded more than $11/cwt premiums, emphasizing the strength and bullish tone of the cash market.
At Broken Bow Livestock in Nebraska, Thursday's run delivered a series of record-breaking sales across several key weight classes. A headline-grabbing lot of 186 head at 988 lbs brought $297.50, setting a new all-time high for 9-weights at the barn. Broken Bow also hit new highs in the mid-weight categories, including 15 head at 600 lbs for $402.50, a barn record for 6-weights. Additional standout trades included 64 head at 795 lbs fetching $329.00, the 3rd highest 7-weight price ever, and 15 head at 579 lbs selling for $387.50, which ranks 3rd all-time for 5-weights.
Record-setting activity also defined the day at El Dorado Livestock in Kansas, which posted its top three all-time 7-weight sales and top two all-time 8-weight prices. The barn was active with quality, high-demand offerings, including 50 head at 778 lbs selling for $334.50 and 121 head at 865 lbs bringing $324.00. Both sales established new benchmarks for their respective classes and underscored the strength of El Dorado’s offerings in a highly competitive market.
The largest feeder cattle sales on Thursday were led by Pratt (Pratt, KS) with a total of 1,873 head. Following closely were El Dorado (El Dorado, KS) with 1,488 head, and Woodward (Woodward, OK) with 1,352 head. Orland (Orland, CA) reported 1,223 head, while Clarinda (Clarinda, IA) rounded out the top five with 1,208 head sold.
On Thursday, August CME Feeder Cattle futures settled at $303.30, gaining $1.00 on the day. In the cash market, the RTI 7-Day Feeder Index printed at $313.50 (+$0.09), while the National Steer Price came in at $310.29, though down $11.13 from the previous day. Despite that decline, both cash benchmarks remain firmly above the board. The RTI Index holds a $10.20 premium over August futures, and the National Steer Price sits $6.99 higher, underscoring the ongoing disparity between futures pricing and actual cash trades.
CME Feeder Cattle (AUG): $303.30 (+1.00) 
RTI Feeder Index (7-Day): $313.50 (+0.09) 
National Steer Price: $310.29 (-11.13)
The highly anticipated Blue Stem Special is set to take place July 2, 2025 at the iconic Cross Bell Ranch in Copan, Oklahoma, hosted by Coffeyville Stockyards. This major summer event is expecting a massive run of 25,000 head of cattle coming off the grass, making it one of the largest offerings of the season. The evening kicks off with ribeye steak sandwiches and a cash bar at 4:30 PM, followed by the live auction at 5:00 PM, broadcast on DVAuction. With premier cattle, a family-friendly atmosphere, and strong regional support, the Blue Stem Special promises to be a key market driver ahead of the holiday week. For more information, contact Doug King or Tylen Layton.
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