Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Thursday, November 20th - Updated weekly on Friday
Reported by the USDA Market News... “Click” links to view entire report
North Central:
Billings Livestock Commission Cattle Auction - Billings, MT
This Week: 3,694
Last Reported: 3,982
Last Year: 3,228
Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were too lightly tested either this week or last to develop any market trend. Yearling quality was mostly plain. Steer calves under 500 lbs sold mostly 10.00-20.00 higher, steers 500-649 lbs sold mostly steady to 5.00 lower, steer calves over 650 lbs sold 5.00-10.00 lower in a narrow comparison. Heifer calves under 450 lbs sold sharply lower with most sales 20.00-35.00 lower, heifers 450-549 lbs sold steady to 5.00 higher, heifers 550-599 lbs sold mostly 5.00-10.00 lower, heifers over 600 lbs were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however steady to lower undertones were noticed.
Mitchell Livestock Auction – Mitchell SD
This Week: 1,286
Last Reported: 1,619
Last Year: 2,124
Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder steers and heifers sold on an unevenly steady market. A higher undertone was noted on the lighter feeders today. Demand was good.
Valentine Livestock Auction - Valentine NE
This Week: 2,160
Last Reported: 1,820
Last Year: 2,920
A limited number of comparable offerings for steers or heifers a trend will not be given. Demand was good with several buyers and active internet bidding.
South Central:
Apache Livestock Auction - Apache, OK
This Week: 1,291
Last Reported: 2,047
Last Year: 2,990
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Steer calves and heifer calves mostly 10.00 to 20.00 lower. Quality fair to average with moderate demand. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower except lean cows 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00 lower. A total of 241 cows and bulls sold with 61 percent going to packers.
Woodward Wtd Avg Cattle - Woodward OK
This Week: 1,371
Last Reported: 827
Last Year: 1,449
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Feeder heifers unevenly steady. Steer calves 5.00 to 10.00 higher. Heifer calves 10.00 to 20.00 lower. Demand was moderate. Quality average.
Winter Livestock Auction - Pratt KS
This Week: 2,912
Last Reported: 2,226
Last Year: 1,975
Compared to last week, feeder steers 450 lb to 975 lb sold 4.00 to 15.00 lower, however 4 loads of 800 lb to 850 lb steers sold 7.00 higher. Feeder heifers 450 lb to 950 lb sold 4.00 to 15.00 lower, however 2 loads of heifers weighing 500 lb to 575 lb sold 7.00 higher. Demand was moderate. Slaughter cows sold steady.
Farmers & Ranchers Livestock - Salina KS
This Week: 2,940
Last Reported: 2,248
Last Year: 2,618
Nice run of cattle today, partly due to not having a sale next week due to Thanksgiving. Compared to last week, 600 lb steers sold 10.00 higher. Feeder weight steers sold 3.00 to 7.00 higher, with 900 lb steers selling steady. Heifers sold steady to 5.00 higher. Producers are still bringing in the unweaned cattle, but it doesn't matter as long as they have shots.
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Dalhart TX
This Week: 1,511
Last Reported: 1,445
Last Year: 2,410
Compared to last week: Sentiment was mixed on a shorter run of mixed quality cattle. The better number one type steers really made a jump up ward while the plainer, short weaned, and fresh cattle continue to lag in price and demand. Heifers slipped lower mostly due to quality. High yield slaughter cows brought 2.00-4.00 higher on good demand. Trade was mostly moderate.
Producers Livestock Cattle Auction - San Angelo, TX
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Special Note: auction will NOT be covered 11/20/2025 due to reporters absence and 11/27/2025 due to Thanksgiving holiday.
Midwest:
New Cambria Livestock Market - New Cambria, MO
This Week: 450
Last Reported: 1,180
Last Year: 0
Not enough feeder cattle on offer for a true comparison, undertone lower. Slaughter cows steady. Supply light, demand moderate.
Southeast:
Bluegrass Stockyards South - Stanford KY
This Week: 1,002
Last Reported: 1,062
Last Year: 1,683
Compared to last Thursday: Feeder steers under 400 lbs 8.00-12.00 higher, over 400 lbs 10.00-15.00 lower, Feeder heifers steady to 10.00 lower, Moderate demand for feeder and yearling classes. Slaughter cows 2.00-4.00 lower, Slaughter bulls steady, Moderate demand for slaughter classes.
Paris Stockyards - Paris KY
This Week: 1,528
Last Reported: 2,509
Last Year: 1,959
Compared to last Thursday feeder steers sold 10.00 to 12.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold 6.00 to 8.00 lower. There was moderate to good demand for feeder classes. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher. There was moderate demand for slaughter classes.
