North Dakota Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/24/2021
Total Run: 5,371
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 5.00 to 10.00 lower, instances to 12.00 lower. Feeder heifers 2.00 to 5.00 lower, instances to 8.00 lower under 550 lbs. Demand only moderate as the cattle futures plummet and corn rises higher. The drought is front and center on every producers mind, heifers held back as replacements continue to be offered at the auctions and much less demand from in state yearling operators. Cash fed cattle traded lower which added more pressure to the feeder cattle market.Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (32% Steers, 68% Heifers, 0% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 69%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 4/12/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 5,371 5,851 5,668 Feeder Cattle: 5,371(100.0%) 5,851(100.0%) 5,668(100.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 188 | 188 | 0.0000 | $658 |
| 400-500 | 170 | 180 | 190.5 | $809 |
| 500-600 | 153 | 165 | 176 | $909 |
| 600-700 | 141 | 148 | 161 | $961 |
| 700-800 | 133 | 141 | 146.75 | $1,057 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 156 | 157 | 0.0000 | $551 |
| 400-500 | 142.5 | 153 | 161 | $688 |
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
*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 | $ | $ | $ |