Regional Cattle Auction Reports...

For Tuesday, March 17th - 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: 1,490

Last Reported: 678

Last Year: 2,273

Compared to last week (3-10-26): All feeder cattle were to lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed on all steers and steady to higher undertones were noticed on feeder heifer under 650 lbs. Heifers over 650 lbs were too lightly tested to develop any market trend.

 

Winter Livestock Auction - Riverton, WY

This Week: 473

Last Reported: 358

Last Year: 742

Compared to last Tuesday sale; light offering slaughter cows steady with slaughter bulls instances 5.00 higher several stocker cows returning to feed or replacements. Few packages bred cows with most advancement on package heifers pairs bringing $4925.00. Several packages feeder steers and heifers with higher overtones noted. Demand good with good buyer participation.

 

South Central:

Winter Livestock - La Junta, CO

This Week: 1,483

Last Reported: 7,297

Last Year: 0

Trade activity and demand was moderate. Feeder steers sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 lower across all weight classes. Feeder heifers under 550 sold 8.00 to 9.00 higher with instances of sharply higher. Heifers over 550 sold unevenly steady. Breaker slaughter sows of average dressing sold 4.00 higher. Boner cows sold 3.00 higher and lean cows sold 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls of average dressing sold 3.00 higher. 

 

Beaver Livestock Auction Feeder Cattle - Beaver, OK

This Week: 7,960

Last Reported: 8,869

Last Year: 6,645

Compared to last sale: Feeder steers 2.00-8.00 higher. Feeder heifers 5.00-15.00 higher on better quality. In a light comparison, steer calves unevenly steady, while heifer calves 15.00-20.00 higher. Quality mostly attractive, with several loads of fleshy steers. Demand strong. 

 

OKC West Livestock Auction - El Reno, OK

This Week: 1,400

Last Reported: 6,587

Last Year: 9,519

Compared to last week: Steer calves over 500lbs 15.00-20.00 higher, under 500lbs lightly tested. Heifer calves 10.00-20.00 higher. Quality plain to average with mostly good flesh. Today's offering included several drafts of summertime cattle that sold very close to number 1 money.

 

Lonestar Stockyards - Wildorado, TX

This Week: 871

Last Reported: 1,818

Last Year: 1,854

Compared to last week: Feeder heifers weighing over 800 pounds sold 5.00 higher, with their steer counterparts trading mostly steady. Feeder steers and heifers weighing between 600 and 700 pounds traded 3.00 to 4.00 lower following last weeks big gains. Steer and heifer calves traded 20.00 to 30.00 higher. Increased buyer demand was noted on heifers. Trading activity was moderate to active. Slaughter cows and bulls were too lightly tested for a market trend. 

 

Midwest:

Ozark Regional Stockyards - West Plains MO

This Week: 1,329

Last Reported: 1,428

Last Year: 2,500

Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were not well tested however undertones were steady to firm. Steer calves over 450 lbs. sold 4.00-8.00 higher. Heifer calves over 450 lbs sold 6.00-12.00 higher. Demand was good on a light supply. The quality of the offering was above average with only one draft over 20 head which was 61 head of 848 lb. steers which sold for 343.00/cwt.

 

Southeast:

Mid-State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL

This Week: 

Last Reported: 

Last Year: 

Report unavailable.

 

Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA

This Week: 118

Last Reported: 412

Last Year: 309

Slaughter cows and bulls 3.00 to 8.00 higher, all feeder classes lightly tested, replacement cows mostly steady.

 

Blue Grass Stockyards - Lexington, KY

This Week: 294

Last Reported: 907

Last Year: 1,160

Compared to last Tuesday both the feeder and slaughter markets appeared stronger with a limited, but good quality offering. Feeder steers 400-600 lbs were mostly 4.00 to 8.00 higher, or greater in spots with a limited supply and strong demand for quality feeders. Yearling steers appeared stronger as well but with limited head to head comparisons. Feeder heifers 300-600 lbs were steady to 6.00 higher with a limited supply and good demand. Slaughter cows appeared 5.00 to 6.00 higher with a light test and no trends on slaughter bulls.

 

West:

Producers Livestock Auction - Salina, UT

This Week: 1,270

Last Reported: 905

Last Year: 882

Compared to last week, feeder cattle sold unevenly steady on calves and yearlings. While boning slaughter cows sold steady, with breaker and lean cows selling 2.00 to 6.00 higher, with slaughter bulls selling steady on a light test. Trade was active with a good demand and a moderate supply.