North Dakota Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
8/28/2021
Total Run: 3,121
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Calves and yearlings too lightly tested last week to offer a good comparison with this week, higher undertones evident on calves. Very good demand for spring born calves, in spite of it being 2-3 months earlier than normal, very good demand remains for yearlings. Cattle feeders are feeling very optimistic about the future months in the fat cattle market, Apr Live Cattle futures contract at 140.00 is helping to support the feeder market. As the drought rages on across North Dakota cattle producers are having to pull their yearlings early and are forced to wean their calves and market them as they try to stretch their forage supplies.Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (47% Steers, 53% Heifers, 0% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 72%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 8/16/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,121 1,074 0 Feeder Cattle: 3,121(100.0%) 1,074(100.0%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 203 | 204 | 205 | $509 |
| 300-400 | 206 | 213 | 218.5 | $746 |
| 400-500 | 172 | 189 | 213.5 | $852 |
| 500-600 | 178 | 181 | 183 | $995 |
| 600-700 | 169 | 177 | 181 | $1,151 |
| 700-800 | 163 | 173 | 181 | $1,298 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 165 | 166 | 169 | $415 |
| 300-400 | 174 | 183 | 191.5 | $641 |
| 400-500 | 161 | 166 | 191.5 | $746 |
| 500-600 | 150 | 152 | 159.25 | $834 |
| 600-700 | 150 | 158 | 162.25 | $1,025 |
| 700-800 | 148.5 | 153 | 159 | $1,147 |
*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 | $ | $ | $ |