P[T2] D[970x90] M[320x50] OOP[F] ADUNIT[] T[]

Markets

Back

USDA Dunlap, IA Weighted Average

USDA Dunlap, IA Weighted Average 05/01 14:35 AMS_2155 MARS Dunlap Livestock Feeder Cattle - Dunlap, IA Dunlap Livestock Auction-Dunlap,IA Livestock Weighted Average Report for 05/01/2026 - Final Auction This Week Last Reported Last Year ------------------------------------------------------------ Total Receipts: ------------------------------------------------------------ FEEDER CATTLE 1239 2113 1129 Special Calf & Yearling Sale. Compared to the sale two weeks ago; Too light a test for steers 700-850 lb range in the previous sale, 900 lbs steers 5.00 higher today. Limited offering in the previous sale for 550-650 lb heifers, 700 lbs 3.00 higher. The auction consisted of seven loads, four half loads and many smaller packages. Smaller crowd today, as farmers are getting back in the field. Demand good online and in the arena. --------------------------------------------------------------- FEEDER CATTLE --------------------------------------------------------------- HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 8 431-443 437 481-502.5 491.9 30 458-471 460 475-500 497.14 35 505-544 528 451-465 455.2 60 550-575 564 435-440 437.21 22 605-613 609 417-422 419.52 93 651-694 693 374-380 374.18 4 703-703 703 2900-2900 2900 105 723-749 747 363.25-371.5 365.76 17 757-768 763 360-373 367.69 20 828-828 828 3150-3150 3150 Replacement 89 833-833 833 352.5-356.5 354.66 Replacement 9 893-893 893 320-320 320 STEERS - Large 1 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 53 1071-1071 1071 325-325 325 9 1221-1221 1221 275-275 275 STEERS - Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 9 367-367 367 627-627 627 11 441-441 441 575-575 575 20 459-473 469 547-551 548.17 11 521-521 521 494-494 494 50 553-591 574 458-501 481.29 13 611-611 611 449-449 449 32 660-660 660 439-439 439 138 720-737 732 388-420.75 417.6 12 751-751 751 406-406 406 125 850-888 863 365.75-373.75 370.04 138 946-946 946 350.75-350.75 350.75 STEERS - Medium and Large 1-2 (Per Cwt/Actual) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 821-821 821 356-356 356
Guard your bottom line
Guard your bottom line

Our unbiased, actionable livestock insights can help you:

  • Earn more per head
  • Reduce feedstuff costs
  • Protect your herd’s health
P[L1] D[728x90] M[320x50] OOP[F] ADUNIT[] T[]

MyDTN Premium Content Spotlight:

Market Strategies

CORN Strategies Snapshot

TREND: The trend for July corn is higher for now.

NONCOMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: Noncommercial corn traders held a net-long futures position of 383,537 contracts as of May 12 and were net-sellers of 49,847 contracts during the CFTC reporting period as traders booked profits on length amid renewed peace efforts in the Middle East and few issues for U.S. planting thus far.

COMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: Commercial corn traders held a net-short position of 259,956 contracts as of May 12 and were net-buyers of 108,892 contracts through the CFTC reporting period. The July 2026 contract is priced 7 1/2 cents lower than the September 2026 contract, widening (more carry) through the week and to the highest degree of carry between the two contracts...

For additional commodities plus Analysis & Recommendations, Start your free MyDTN demo
P[L2] D[728x90] M[320x50] OOP[F] ADUNIT[] T[]
P[R1] D[300x250] M[300x250] OOP[F] ADUNIT[] T[]
P[R2] D[300x600] M[320x50] OOP[F] ADUNIT[] T[]

Commentary

AgHost Livestock Close

AgHost Livestock Close

The livestock complex ended the day mixed, with the cattle contracts able to rally mildly through the day's end, while the lean hog contracts continue to struggle. Still no cash cattle trade has developed.

To read more and listen to an audio version, Start your free MyDTN demo
P[R3] D[300x250] M[320x50] OOP[F] ADUNIT[] T[]
Top
We've detected that you are using an unsupported browser. Not all features of DTN / The Progressive Farmer may function as expected.

Recommended Browsers:

  • Internet Explorer 10 or above
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • iPad 2 or above
  • iPhone 4 or above
Join the community! Registration is FREE. As a member of the DTNPF online community you can contribute to discussions, save your settings, get exclusive email alerts and access to special online sections, and read e-newsletters.

Please correct the following errors and try again:

e.g. 68114 (US) or Y0B 1G0 (Canada)
e.g., 402-390-2328
8-32 characters, include one number (0-9) and one letter (a-z)
By clicking Create Account, you agree to our Terms of Service
Cancel
DTN, LLC • 9110 West Dodge Road • Omaha, NE 68114