CLARA LIVE:   📈  Historic Day At Burwell Livestock; Futures Tank Despite Strong Cash Feeders 📈 

Burwell Livestock had a historic day on Friday, setting new all-time record sales for 6-, 7-, 8-, and 9-weight cattle. Leading the way were two standout 7-weight sales: 70 head at 708 pounds sold for an incredible $359.50, followed closely by 47 head at 716 pounds bringing $354.00—now the top two highest 7-weight sales ever recorded at the barn. The 8-weight category saw equally impressive numbers, with 112 head at 809 pounds selling for $324.00, 34 head at 838 pounds at $322.00, and 35 head at 809 pounds going for $319.00. These three now rank as the top 8-weight sales in Burwell Livestock’s history.

On Friday, feeder cattle futures took a hit, with the August CME Feeder Cattle contract dropping $4.825 to close at $306.425. In contrast, the cash market held firm, with the RTI 7-day Feeder Index easing just $1.15 to $313.56, while the National Steer Price surged $5.87 to finish at $317.16. The sharp divergence between futures and cash highlights continued strength in the physical market, even as futures traders pulled back amid broader market pressure.

• CME Feeder Cattle (AUG):  $306.425  (-4.825) 
• RTI Feeder Index (7-Day):  $313.56   (-1.15) 
• National Steer Price:  $317.16   (+5.87)

Heavyweight Feeder Market Shatters Records: June 2025 Becomes the Strongest Month in U.S. History

June 2025 has etched itself into the record books as the strongest month ever for heavyweight feeder cattle prices in the United States. A staggering 35 out of the top 40 all-time high prices for 700–1,000+ lb steers have been set this month alone, showcasing unprecedented demand for heavier feeder classes.

• 700–799 lb: 8 out of the top 10 all-time prices were set in June

• 800–899 lb: 8 of the top 10

• 900–999 lb: 9 of the top 10

• 1,000–1,099 lb: All 10 of the top 10—a complete sweep

These records aren’t just statistics—they reflect extraordinary sales from across the country:

• Russell, IA (6/9/25): 79 head weighing 704 lbs sold for $368.25, a new national record for 7-weight feeders.

• Ft. Pierre, SD (6/6/25): 33 head at 803 lbs brought $337.00, setting the all-time high for 8 weights.

• Pratt, KS (6/5/25): 20 head weighing 900 lbs reached $323.00, marking the highest-ever 9-weight price.

• Pratt, KS (6/12/25): 47 head at 1,013 lbs sold for $292.50, establishing a new national record for 10-weight feeders.

This unprecedented run in heavyweight feeder prices underscores the intense competition among buyers amid tight supply conditions and strong forward demand for fed cattle. With multiple sales smashing historical benchmarks, June 2025 now stands as the most powerful heavyweight feeder cattle market month in U.S. history.