Weekly Wtd Avg, Kansas

Market report for Monday, October 27, 2025

Data sourced from USDA AMS

Compared to last week, the undertone on steers under 600 lbs was sharply lower as comparable sales were difficult to find. Steers over 600 lbs and all weights of heifers 10.00 to 20.00 lower. Boning and Breaking Utility Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls sold steady to 4.00 higher, while Lean cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Demand was light to moderate as CME futures was under pressure it seemed like all week long and exhibited sharp losses again this week. Very light trading of negotiated fed cattle sales in feedlots sold 3.00 lower at 235.00. This past week in the hay market, demand remained slow and prices stayed steady for dairy alfalfa and grass hay. Trade remains slow to moderate. Producers continue with fall harvest while also putting up the last few cuttings alfalfa, which seem to be higher quality. There is still an abundance of forage across the state, but there is no new movement, as most producers are busy in the fields.