Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Friday, August 22nd & Saturday, August 23rd - 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: 0
Last Reported: 3,130
Last Year: 0
No sale report this week.
Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction - Ft. Pierre SD
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Summer Schedule... No sale report this week.
Lexington Livestock Market - Lexington NE
This Week: 2,437
Last Reported: 1,851
Last Year: 0
Compared to two weeks ago, steer over 800 lbs sold 5.00 to 15.00 higher with instances sharply higher and heifers over 800 lbs sold sharply higher. Demand was very good from the buyers in the crowd with active internet bidding noticed. Bulk of the yearling feeders were coming off the summer grass with some coming out of the grow yards. Few packages of fall calves along with the preg checked open heifers coming out of the breeding pastures and pens sold in the mix.
Torrington Livestock Commission - Torrington WY
This Week: 712
Last Reported: 401
Last Year: 441
Compared to last week; slaughter and feeder cows traded mostly steady to weak. Slaughter bulls traded fully steady. A small offering of Bred Cows and Bred Heifers also on display today. A very active market continues with numbers short around the area.
South Central
Cattleman's Livestock Auction - Belen NM
This Week: 972
Last Reported: 1,043
Last Year: 0
Compared to two weeks ago: Steer and heifer calves steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder steers and heifers Sold 5.00-7.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 3.00-5.00 higher. Trade and demand good.
Santa Teresa Livestock Auction (Imported Mexican Cattle) - Santa Teresa NM
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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: 1,320
Last Reported: 438
Last Year: 1,401
Compared to the last special two weeks ago, steer and heifer calves under 600 lbs were lightly tested on limited comparisons but sold with a firm to higher undertone, feeder cattle over 600 lbs sold with a sharply higher undertone with few good comparisons as weights from two weeks ago didn't match up well with this week's offering. Demand was good on a moderate offering.
Southeast
Smith County Commission - Carthage TN
This Week: 736
Last Reported: 648
Last Year: 697
Compared to last week Feeder Steers 10.00 to 15.00 higher with good quality and strong demand; Feeder Heifers mostly steady; Feeder bulls under 650lbs 5.00 to 8.00 lower, over 650lbs 7.00 higher; Slaughter Cows 5.00 to 7.00 higher; Slaughter Bulls steady to 2.00 higher.
Carolina Stockyards Livestock Auction – Siler City NC
This Week: 1,262
Last Reported: 960
Last Year: 959
Slaughter cattle were steady this week compared to last week . Feeder cattle were steady this week compared to last week . Demand was moderate ; market activity and buyer interest were moderate . Offerings heavy with quality average.