Heifers Traded Higher At Washington's Sale Barn Last Week
The Washington Sale Barn saw steady action on 1,400 head of cattle, with feeder steers and heifers in the 600 to 700 pound range commanding solid prices and futures moving higher.
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Increase Reported In Washington Sales Barns
Friday's Washington state livestock markets moved more than 2,200 head, with stocker and feeder prices holding steady. The bigger news was a major packing company announcing plans to sell off its Pasco cattle operations.
Feeder Cattle Futures Dipped Last Week, Sanders Notes
The Washington sale barns saw close to 1,300 head trade Friday, with lean-type slaughter cows leading the gains and the CME feeder cattle index settling at $348.65 after a 48 cent drop.
USDA’s Livestock, Grain and Poultry Report for 08/03/26
Greg Sanders out of Moses Lake reported 800 head of cattle sold at the Washington sale farm by July 31st, restoring the market data that went missing the week before.
National Slaughter Cattle Review Reported Light Demand Last Week
Cattle prices are holding in Moses Lake, with Texas and Nebraska reporting stability amid light demand. For an in-depth look, listen to Greg Sanders’ latest podcast.
Slaughter Cattle Review & Box Beef Cutout Values
In the heart of cattle country, the market shows some surprising shifts. Cattle traders will want to pay attention to these latest figures.
How Did NWS Impact Cattle Markets?
What impact did last week’s confirmation of New World Screwworm in south Texas have on sales numbers? The USDA's Greg Sanders takes a look
Feeder Cattle Futures Dip To Wrap Up May
Last week brought some interesting twists on the cattle front in Moses Lake—let’s just say the numbers tell a story of their own.