Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Friday, March 6th & Saturday, March 7th
Updated weekly on Monday
Reported by the USDA Market News... “Click” links to view entire report
North Central
Burwell Livestock Auction Market - Burwell NE
This Week: 1,670
Last Reported: 1,790
Last Year: 2,850
A limited number of comparable offerings for steer and heifers a trend will not be given today. Demand was good with several buyers and active internet bidding.
Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction - Ft. Pierre SD
This Week: 4,628
Last Reported: 7,298
Last Year: 4,768
Compared to last week: steers from 600 lbs to 649 lbs were steady to 2.00 higher, steers from 650 lbs to 849 lbs were generally 10.00 to 15.00 lower, steers from 850 lbs to 899 lbs were steady to 2.00 lower; heifers from 550 lbs to 749 lbs were mostly steady to 4.00 lower, heifers from 750 lbs to 799 lbs were 10.00 to 15.00 lower. No other comparisons available.
Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington NE
This Week: 1,279
Last Reported: 3,255
Last Year: 2,752
Compared to last week steers 500-800 lbs sold steady to 20.00 lower and heifers under 700 lbs sold steady to 5.00 higher. Demand was moderate to good from the buyers in the crowd with internet bidding and buying noticed.
Torrington Livestock Commission - Torrington WY
This Week: 1,306
Last Reported: 454
Last Year: 935
Compared to last week; slaughter and feeder cows traded 1.00 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls traded 6.00 higher. A nice run of bred cows and bred heifers also with some load load lots but mainly package trade. Moderate bidding throughout the bred cows but much needed moisture in the area throughout the day.
South Central
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Belen NM
This Week: 633
Last Reported: 513
Last Year: 588
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves were steady with limited comparisons. Feeder steers and heifers sold 22.00-28.00 higher, Slaughter cows and bulls sold 3.00-6.00 higher. Trade and demand good..
Santa Teresa Livestock Auction (Imported Mexican Cattle) - Santa Teresa NM
Due to the New World screwworm, the border has been closed for livestock imports until further notice. The suspension will continue on a month-by-month basis.
Midwest
Eastern MO Commission Company - Bowling Green MO
This Week: 335
Last Reported: 1,851
Last Year: 578
Friday's auction had very light receipts of feeders ahead of next Friday's Feeder Special which will include the Border Wars Auctioneering Contest, expecting a good run of feeder cattle. Slaughter cows sold steady.
