North Dakota Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
12/18/2021
Total Run: 12,355
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 5.00 lower, heifers 2.00 lower, except 500-650 lbs 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Good demand remains for all weights of feeder steers and heifers. Of the reported auctions in North Dakota, they will not hold feeder cattle sales until the start of the New Year. The cash cattle market pulled back below 140.00, but still remains positive to the futures contract, which caused cattle feeders to slow down in their pursuit of feeder cattle. This report will not be released again until Jan 10, 2022.Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (60% Steers, 40% Heifers, 0% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 12/6/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 12,355 9,404 11,233 Feeder Cattle: 12,355(100.0%) 9,404(100.0%) 11,233(100.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 200 | 226 | 247.5 | $791 |
| 400-500 | 193 | 207 | 218 | $934 |
| 500-600 | 171 | 189 | 207.25 | $1,042 |
| 600-700 | 155 | 173 | 187 | $1,122 |
| 700-800 | 147 | 169 | 175.5 | $1,267 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 159 | 180 | 194 | $631 |
| 400-500 | 156 | 170 | 183.75 | $764 |
| 500-600 | 144 | 163 | 177 | $895 |
| 600-700 | 135.5 | 153 | 162.5 | $997 |
| 700-800 | 135 | 145 | 147.5 | $1,084 |
*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 | $ | $ | $ |