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WEDNESDAY WIRE
MARKET REPORT
WEATHER 20/20 REPORT
AGRICULTURE
SOLAR GRAZING: A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
SAVING FARMS THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
CUTTING COSTS IN WINTER FEEDING
FINANCE
DAILY REPORTING
ECONOMY SHOWS RESILIENCE AMID CHALLENGES
ENERGY SHIFTS TOWARD ELECTRIC FUTURE
GLOBAL MARKETS REACT TO TRADE MOVES
Have we finally reached peak truck? 🚛📈
For years, trucks have dominated U.S. vehicle production, but with changing consumer preferences, rising fuel costs, and electric vehicle expansion, could we be at a turning point? This week’s chart breaks down the % share of production by vehicle type annually—and let’s just say, trucks still hold their ground at 45%.
Are trucks here to stay, or will we see a shift in the coming years? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️
P.S. - Have a chart or trend you think should be featured in next week’s Wednesday Wire? DM us on Instagram @cattleusa.media with your submission!
Tuesday, March 04
5 AREA WEEKLY ACCUMULATED WEIGHTED AVG CATTLE PRICE
| As of 10:00 am | Head Count | Avg Weight | Avg Price |
| Live Steer | - | - | - |
| Live Heifer | - | - | - |
| Dressed Steer | 208 | 921 | 310.00 |
| Dressed Heifer | - | - | - |
DAILY ESTIMATED CUTOUT VALUES
| 600-900# | Choice | Select | Choice/Select Spread |
| Current Cutout Values: | 314.85 | 304.02 | 10.83 |
| Change from prior day: | +0.92 ▲ | +1.61 ▲ |
DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Tuesday | 123,000 | Monday |
| Week Ago | 122,000 | Steer & Heifer: 84,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 123,161 | Cow & Bull: 18,000 |
| Week To Date | 225,000 | |
| Same Period Last Week | 217,000 | |
| Same Period Last Year | 240,646 |
Tuesday, March 04
AUCTION SUMMARY
Joplin Regional Stockyards
13,100 Carthage, MO
Monday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 400-500 lbs | 375.00-420.00 | 400-500 lbs | 330.00-375.00 |
| 500-600 lbs | 302.00-395.00 | 500-600 lbs | 286.00-335.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 295.00-338.00 | 600-700 lbs | 256.00-309.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 256.00-306.00 | 700-800 lbs | 244.00-267.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 261.50-276.25 | 800-900 lbs | 230.50-252.00 |
Oklahoma National Stockyards
11,500 Oklahoma City, OK
Monday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 400-500 lbs | 372.00-416.00 | 400-500 lbs | 315.00-372.50 |
| 500-600 lbs | 324.50-380.00 | 500-600 lbs | 295.00-338.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 281.00-348.00 | 600-700 lbs | 261.25-311.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 264.00-293.00 | 700-800 lbs | 240.00-266.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 250.00-270.00 | 800-900 lbs | 221.00-244.00 |
Sioux Falls Regional Cattle Auction
3,418 Worthing, SD
Monday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 354.00-381.00 | 400-500 lbs | 325.00-400.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 308.00-335.00 | 500-600 lbs | 300.00-326.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 277.50-310.00 | 600-700 lbs | 274.00-301.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 262.50-289.00 | 700-800 lbs | 256.50-285.50 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 253.00-257.00 | 800-900 lbs | 238.00-257.00 |
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE LIVESTOCK FUTURES SETTLEMENT
Tuesday
| Live Cattle | Change | Feeder Cattle | Change | ||
| Apr | 194.650 | 2.400 ▲ | Mar | 273.850 | 0.175 ▼ |
| Jun | 190.075 | 1.975 ▲ | Apr | 272.500 | 0.450 ▲ |
| Aug | 188.475 | 1.300 ▲ | May | 271.000 | 0.800 ▲ |
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE GRAIN FUTURES SETTLEMENTS
Tuesday
| Corn | Change | Soy Beans | Change | ||
| Mar | 4.3600 | 0.0425 ▼ | Mar | 9.8400 | 0.1425 ▼ |
| May | 4.5150 | 0.0475 ▼ | May | 9.9900 | 0.1250 ▼ |
| Jul | 4.5925 | 0.0450 ▼ | Jul | 10.1375 | 0.1200 ▼ |
KANSAS CITY BOARD OF TRADE
Tuesday
| Wheat | Change | ||||
| Mar | 5.3400 | 0.1350 ▼ | |||
| May | 5.4850 | 0.1350 ▼ | |||
| Jul | 5.6325 | 0.1275 ▼ | |||
ESTIMATED DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Tuesday | 123,000 | Monday |
| Week Ago (est) | 122,000 | Steer & Heifer: 85,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 123,000 | Cow & Bull: 18,000 |
| Wk To Date (est) | 225,000 | |
| Last Week (est) | 217,000 | |
| Last Year (est) | 241,000 |
Tuesday, March 04
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