Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Tuesday, December 2nd - Updated weekly on Wednesday
Reported by the USDA Market News... “Click” links to view entire report
North Central:
Miles City Livestock Commission Auction - Miles City, MT
This Week: 1,384
Last Reported: 1,552
Last Year: 2,869
Compared to last week's sale, a lighter run of cattle in all classes. Feeder Steers 500-700 lbs traded 30.00-45.00 higher with good demand on the larger groups. Feeder Heifers 500-700 lbs sold mostly 40.00 higher with some strong sets of F1 Baldy's setting the price. Slaughter Cows returning to feed were 1.00-2.00 higher with lean cows steady to weak.
Winter Livestock Auction - Riverton, WY
This Week:
Last Reported:
Last Year:
Report unavailable.
South Central:
Winter Livestock - La Junta, CO
This Week: 1,673
Last Reported: 1,069
Last Year: 4,791
Trade activity and demand was good. Feeder steers sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher with instances of sharply higher across all weight classes. Feeder heifers sold sharply higher across all weight classes. Breaker slaughter cows of average dressing sold 3.00 higher. Boner and lean cows of average dressing sold 3.00 lower. Slaughter bulls of average dressing sold 4.00 lower.
Beaver Livestock Auction Feeder Cattle - Beaver, OK
This Week: 2,598
Last Reported: 4,946
Last Year: 6,323
Compared to last sale: In a light comparison, feeder steer 10.00-15.00 lower conservatively. Feeder heifers 2.00 higher on better quality and condition. Steer and heifer calves steady to 5.00 lower. Demand good. Quality average to attractive with few fancy.
OKC West Livestock Auction - El Reno, OK
This Week: 2,000
Last Reported: 7,652
Last Year: 10,270
Compared to last sale two weeks ago: Steer and heifer calves 5.00-15.00 higher with spots up to 30.00 higher. Demand very good. Quality mostly average. Weaned calves had average to full condition.
Lonestar Stockyards - Wildorado, TX
This Week: 1,448
Last Reported: 1,197
Last Year: 2,400
Compared to last week: Feeder steers weighing between 600 to 700 pounds traded mostly 20.00 higher. Not enough comparable sales on feeder heifers or heavier weight steers for a market trend but a higher undertone was noted. Steer calves traded mostly 20.00 higher and heifers traded sharply higher with the largest advances on 500-600 pound heifers. Trading activity was active on good buyer demand. Slaughter cows and bulls traded mostly 5.00 to 6.00 higher.
Midwest:
Ozark Regional Stockyards - West Plains MO
This Week: 3,482
Last Reported: 1,286
Last Year: 5,910
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold 15.00-25.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves sold 30.00-40.00 higher with spots 50.00 higher. Demand was very good on a moderate supply. ORS held their December Special Pre-Vac Sale during their weekly Feeder Sale on Tuesday. Quality was above average, as could be expected for a special sale.
Southeast:
Mid-State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL
This Week: 1,302
Last Reported: 1,503
Last Year: 1,948
Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 7.00 higher.
Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA
This Week: 213
Last Reported: 428
Last Year: 454
No trends available due to Thanksgiving holiday last week.
Blue Grass Stockyards - Lexington, KY
This Week: 733
Last Reported: 98
Last Year: 1,369
Compared to last Tuesday: No trends due to Thanksgiving week having low receipts. However, the feeder market appeared sharply stronger in spots with a good supply and good demand for long weaned feeders and value added groups and packages. Slaughter cows and bulls appeared stronger as well with a limited supply and good demand.
