At the OKC West Market in El Reno on Tuesday- there were 1,900 calves on hand. Compared to last week: Steers 5.00-15.00 higher. Heifers over 450lbs steady to 5.00 lower, under 450lbs 15.00-20.00 higher. Demand good. Quality average. CME Feeder Cattle Futures traded dollars higher yesterday and today on news that the south boarder will not open anytime soon. Farmers who have finished planting wheat were active in the market today, aggressively bidding on lightweight calves, both weaned and unweaned.
OKC West expects 2,200 head of yearlings on Wednesday- 800 Feeder Heifers @ 9:00 and 1,400 Feeder Steers @ 10:30
