Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Friday, December 12th & Saturday, December 13th
- 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: 1,800
Last Reported: 200
Last Year: 2,860
Compared with two weeks ago Steers and Heifers traded sharply higher. Demand was good with several buyers and active internet bidding.
Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction - Ft. Pierre SD
This Week: 4,839
Last Reported: 4,591
Last Year: 8,149
Compared to last week: steers from 450 lbs to 549 lbs were 20.00 to 30.00 higher with instances of 40.00 higher, steers from 600 lbs to 649 lbs were 8.00 to 12.00 higher; heifers calves from 500 lbs to 549 lbs were 15.00 to 25.00 higher, heifers from 600 lbs to 649 lbs were 6.00 to 8.00 higher. No other comparisons available. Limited number of yearlings for todays auctions, so no price comparisons available on the yearlings.
Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington NE
This Week: 1,336
Last Reported: 3,594
Last Year: 3,886
On a thin test with last week steers 550-650 lbs sold unevenly steady with not enough comparable offerings of heifers to establish a trend. Demand was moderate to good from the buyers in the crowd.
Torrington Livestock Commission - Torrington WY
This Week: 1,180
Last Reported: 1,431
Last Year: 1,150
Compared to last week; slaughter and feeder cows traded mostly steady with the exception of a lean feeding cow traded 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls traded mostly steady on a light test. A smaller offering this week but still a active market with active bidding from the seats.
South Central
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Belen NM
This Week: 690
Last Reported: 970
Last Year: 939
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves sold 25.00-30.00 higher. Feeder steers and heifers sold 8.00-12.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady while slaughter bulls sold 5.00-7.00 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: 2,383
Last Reported: 1,178
Last Year: 2,274
Compared to last week, a much larger offering this week, with the best test on steers weighing 600-700 lbs sold mostly 20.00-40.00 higher, with all other weights of steers trading with a sharply higher undertone. Feeder heifers had the best test on heifers weighing 500-700 lbs selling 10.00-25.00 higher and other weights of heifers also trading with a sharply higher undertone. Demand was very good on and offering of good quality feeders with several pot loads of top quality yearlings as buyers were very active to buy cattle before years end.
Southeast
Smith County Commission - Carthage TN
This Week: 830
Last Reported: 654
Last Year: 838
Compared to last week Feeder Steers mostly steady; Feeder Heifers 12.00 to 15.00 higher; Feeder Bulls steady to 5.00 higher; Slaughter Cows/Bulls mostly steady.
Carolina Stockyards Livestock Auction – Siler City NC
This Week: 1,000
Last Reported: 492
Last Year: 1,015
Slaughter cattle were 1.00 higher this week compared to last week. Feeder cattle were 5.00 to 6.00 higher this week compared to last week. Demand was moderate; market activity and buyer interest were moderate. Offerings heavy with quality average.
