North Dakota Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Archived Report
4/2/2022
Total Run: 3,722
Market Notes
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 3.00 to 6.00 higher, heifers 2.00 to 3.00 higher except 500-550 lbs 10.00 to 12.00 higher. Good demand for this light offering of feeder cattle this week. Most producers have completed the marketing of last year's calf crop, as new calves begin to arrive, resulting in more limited numbers of feeder cattle being offered in the auctions. This fact is keeping the light weight cattle market red hot as yearling operators that still need grass cattle to turn out to compete heavily to get these cattle bought. The demand for steers and heifers bound for feedyards is more moderate as the costs of gain are very worrisome, as is the fact that the cash fed cattle market has so far failed to perform to it's expectations this spring.Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (63% Steers, 36% Heifers, 1% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 57%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 3/21/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 3,722 7,696 2,887 Feeder Cattle: 3,722(100.0%) 7,696(100.0%) 2,887(100.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 220 | 224 | 228 | $785 |
| 400-500 | 200 | 213 | 226 | $958 |
| 500-600 | 183 | 200 | 212 | $1,098 |
| 600-700 | 171 | 185 | 196.5 | $1,204 |
| 700-800 | 151 | 165 | 174 | $1,240 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 165 | 171 | 171 | $599 |
| 400-500 | 172 | 181 | 193.5 | $814 |
| 500-600 | 158 | 173 | 188 | $952 |
| 600-700 | 151 | 160 | 166 | $1,042 |
| 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 | $ | $ | $ |