South Dakota Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
7/30/2022
Total Run: 18,028
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers too lightly tested a week ago to offer any meaningful comparison, higher undertones prevailed. Feeder heifers 4.00 to 5.00 higher in a narrow comparison. Very good demand for yearling steers and heifers this week as there were many long strings of these cattle in town, whether they were off grass or out of grow yards, cattle feeders were eagerly bidding and chasing the market higher. Drought conditions in Western SD are causing yearlings to be pushed off grass early and cattle feeders want the chance to buy these green cattle when they are offered as their light flesh condition is so desirable. The market is extremely active currently as the supply of grass yearlings is more limited this year. Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher, except lean cows 5.00 higher, bulls 5.00 to 6.00 higher.Supply included: 94% Feeder Cattle (64% Steers, 35% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 6% Slaughter Cattle (28% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 31% Heifers, 34% Cows, 3% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 97%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 7/18/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 18,028 4,499 20,079 Feeder Cattle: 16,981(94.2%) 3,617(80.4%) 19,512(97.2%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,047(5.8%) 882(19.6%) 567(2.8%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 225 | 233 | 239 | $1,047 |
| 500-600 | 205 | 217 | 227 | $1,192 |
| 600-700 | 189.5 | 211 | 221 | $1,373 |
| 700-800 | 178.5 | 197 | 210 | $1,474 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 198 | 202 | 207.5 | $909 |
| 500-600 | 180.5 | 193 | 218 | $1,060 |
| 600-700 | 169 | 189 | 212 | $1,230 |
| 700-800 | 166.25 | 174 | 184 | $1,307 |
*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.
Cows & Bulls
| Type | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Bulls | $81 | $100 | $109 |