Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Friday, January 30th & Saturday, January 31st
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: 3,880
Last Reported: 1,185
Last Year: 3,475
Compared with the auction two weeks ago on Friday, 550 to 600 lbs steers traded 7.00 to 14.00 higher and 700 to 800 lbs steers traded steady to 10.00 lower. A limited number of comparable heifer offerings with 600 lbs trading sharply higher. Demand was very good with a big crowd, several buyers and active internet bidding.
Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction - Ft. Pierre SD
This Week: 4,313
Last Reported: 3,041
Last Year: 4,613
Compared to last week: Steers from 600 lbs to 649 lbs were 8.00 to 10.00 lower on limited numbers, steers from 650 lbs to 799 lbs were 4.00 to 10.00 higher instances of 12.00 higher, steers from 800 lbs to 899 lbs were generally 3.00 to 5.00 lower, Heifers from 500 lbs to 599 lbs were 3.00 to 4.00 higher, No other comparisons available.
Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington NE
This Week: 4,922
Last Reported: 1,322
Last Year: 3,582
Compared to last weeks thin test steers 600-750 lbs sold unevenly steady with not enough comparable offerings of heifers to establish a trend although a higher undertone was noted. Demand was good from the buyers in the crowd with internet activity noticed.
Torrington Livestock Commission - Torrington WY
This Week: 425
Last Reported: 520
Last Year: 643
Compared to last week; slaughter and feeder cows traded 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls traded 4.00 higher. A lighter offering today but a active market on a short supply.
South Central
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Belen NM
This Week: 386
Last Reported: 601
Last Year: 310
Compared to last week: Limited comparisons on all classes. Steer and heifer sold for 10.00-12.00 higher. Feeder steers sold steady to 5.00 lower, while feeder heifers sold 5.00-10.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady. Trade moderate 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: 301
Last Reported: 1,946
Last Year: 708
Compared to last week, a very light offering of feeders this week as most cancelled due to weather. The light offering of feeders on comparable sales of similar weight and quality all sold well within last weeks price ranges or with a steady undertone. Slaughter steers and heifers on a light test sold firm to 4.00 higher with slaughter cows all trading with a fully steady to firm undertone.
