CLARA LIVE:   πŸ†   Best Week in Feeder Cattle History:  Every Weight Class from 4 to 10 Sets New Record β€” 36 National Highs Fall πŸ†

It was a standout day at Sioux Falls Regional Livestock on Monday, July 14, as the market set 16 new barn records, including three all-time highs in the 3-, 9-, and 10-weight categories. In the 9-weight class, 634 head averaging 974 lbs brought $319.60/cwt, the highest price ever recorded at SFRL, followed by 27 head at 927 lbs for $310.00/cwt, now the second-highest 9-weight sale in barn history. Sioux Falls posted four of the top 10 all-time 9-weight sales during the day. On the heavy end, 114 head weighing 1,098 lbs sold for $293.00/cwt, setting a new barn record for 10-weights. In total, five of the top 10 highest-priced 10-weight sales ever at Sioux Falls were made in this single sessionβ€”marking a truly historic day at the barn.

The feeder cattle futures market continues its powerful surge, with August CME Feeder Cattle closing Friday at $325.33, up a sharp $4.05 on the day. Notably, futures have now overtaken the cash market, a rare but telling signal of market sentiment.   The RTI 7-day Feeder Index edged up slightly to $320.01 (+$0.13), while the National Steer Price actually slipped by $3.89 to $316.89. This divergence highlights just how aggressively futures traders are pricing in continued strength ahead, even as cash prices pause or pull back slightly.

  • πŸ„ CME Feeder Cattle (AUG):  $319.475  (-5.85) 
  • πŸ“Š RTI Feeder Index (7-Day):  $320.90  (+1.02)  
  • πŸ† National Steer Price:  $316.89   (-3.89)

The top five cattle auctions by head count on Friday were led by Fredonia (Fredonia, KS) with 1,635 head, followed by Torrington Markets (Torrington, WY) with 1,483 head. Eastern Missouri (Bowling Green, MO) moved 1,237 head, Tri-State (Abingdon, VA) handled 1,158 head, and Turlock (Turlock, CA) rounded out the top five with 995 head.

Hats off to Lake Cumberland Livestock Market in Somerset, KY, for making history on July 12, 2025, with record-smashing sales in the 7- and 8-weight steer categories. A standout group of 68 head averaging 752 lbs brought $350.00/cwt, ranking 6th all-time in Kentucky. Even more impressive, 63 head averaging 816 lbs sold for $336.00/cwt, setting a new Kentucky state record and marking the 6th highest 8-weight sale ever recorded nationally. Both sales set all-time highs for their respective weight classes at the barn, capping off an unforgettable day at Lake Cumberland.

πŸ”Ÿ Historic Surge: All-Time Highs Across Every Feeder Weight Class πŸš€πŸ‚

πŸ”₯ These weighted average prices represent the highest ever recorded nationally for each respective weight class. This historic surge reflects intense demand, limited supply, and a market fueled by exceptional confidence across the feeder spectrum.


Rob Cook, NationalBeefWire.com