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Livestock MarketsColorado feeder cattle reportThe Colorado Auction Feeder Cattle Summary, Greeley, Colo., reported receipts of 8,145 head Oct. 30, compared to 12,800 head last week and 13,512 head last year, according to the USDA-Colorado Department of Agriculture Market News, Greeley, Colo. Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves under 600 pounds were $1 to $1.50 lower, calves over 600 pounds were $1.50 to $2.50 lower. Feeder steers and heifer calves at 600 to 700 pounds were mostly steady. [Read More] Dalhart livestock sales reportThe Cattleman's Livestock Auction, Dalhart, Texas, reported receipts of 2,424 head Oct. 29, compared to 2,035 head last week and 2,358 head last year, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture Market News-USDA Market News, Amarillo, Texas. Compared to last week, feeder steers under 600 pounds were steady, over 600 pounds were steady to $1 lower. Feeder heifers at 300 to 400 pounds were $2 to $4 higher, over 600 pounds were steady. [Read More] South Central direct sheepThe South Central Direct Sheep sales for the week ending Oct. 30, showed receipts of 600 head, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture Market News, San Angelo, Texas. Trading was at a near standstill. The higher prices from the slaughter interests has brought trading to a near stand-off. [Read More] Wyobraska cattle sales reportThe combined sales volume of Wyoming, western Nebraska, western North and South Dakota feedlots for the week ending Oct. 31, totaled 10,300 head, compared to 12,450 head last week and 13,975 head last year, according to the USDA-Wyoming Department of Agriculture Market News, Torrington, Wyo. Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers sold uneven at Torrington and Riverton auctions. Steers calves sold generally steady to $6 higher, instances were $7 higher,... [Read More] Apache livestock sales reportThe Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Okla., reported receipts of 2,504 head Oct. 29, compared to 2,328 head last week and 2,783 head last year, according to the USDA-Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla. Compared to last week, feeder steers were steady to $1 lower. Feeder heifers were steady. [Read More] Ericson livestock auction reportThe Ericson Spalding Livestock Auction, Ericson, Neb., reported receipts of 1,380 head Oct. 31, compared to 1,580 head last week and 4,000 head last year, according to the USDA-Nebraska Department of Agriculture Market News, Kearney, Neb. Compared with last week, based on a limited test, steers and heifers trended steady, with the exception of 500-pound heifers, which traded $4 higher. Demand was moderate to good and trading active. [Read More] Goldthwaite sheep sales reportThe Mills County Commission Co., Goldthwaite, Texas, Oct. 30, reported receipts of 1,190 head of sheep and goats, compared to 1,229 head last week and 1,954 head last year, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture Market News-USDA Market News, Amarillo, Texas. Compared to last week, stock and feeder lambs were not tested. Light slaughter lambs were $8 to $10 higher, heavy weights were steady. [Read More] High Plains slaughter newsHigh Plains weighted average direct slaughter cattle sales for the week ending Nov. 1, totaled 164,431 head, compared to 161,410 head last week and 164,691 head last year, according to the USDA Market News Service, St. Joseph, Mo. The report was based on sales in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Minnesota feedlots. Steers: Live FOB basis, over 80% Choice, 2,712 head, 1,300 to 1,485 lbs., 81.00 to 87.00 (84.10); 65 to 80% Choice, 8,... [Read More] Lexington livestock market reportThe Lexington Livestock Market, Lexington, Neb., reported receipts of 960 head Oct. 30, according to the USDA-Nebraska Department of Agriculture Market News, Kearney, Neb. Compared to the sale two weeks ago, based on a narrow test steers and heifers trended steady. Demand and trade activity were moderate to good. [Read More] St. Onge livestock sales reportThe St. Onge Livestock Sales Co., Ltd., St. Onge, S.D., reported receipts of 1,800 head Oct. 30, compared to 4,370 head last week and 4,329 head last year, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D. The light run of cattle was due to weather therefore there was no accurate comparison to last week's sale, but a weaker undertone was noted. Buyer attendance was good with moderate demand. [Read More] Huron cattle sales reportThe Bales Continental Commission Co., Huron, S.D., reported receipts of 1,350 head Oct. 29, compared to 165 head last week, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D. The last reported auction with meaningful numbers was several weeks ago, therefore, a trend was not possible. Buyer attendance was light with light to moderate demand. [Read More] Joplin regional cattle sales reportThe Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, Mo., reported receipts of 5,326 head Oct. 2, compared to 4,657 head last week and 3,517 head last year, according to the Missouri Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Jefferson City, Mo. Compared to last week, steer calves and yearling steers were steady to $3 higher with most of the increase on 800 weights. Heifer calves and yearling heifers were steady following last week's higher market. [Read More] Amarillo livestock sales reportThe Amarillo Livestock Auction, Amarillo, Texas, reported receipts of 1,737 head Nov. 3, compared to 3,130 head last week and 1,124 head last year, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture Market News, Amarillo, Texas. Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers over 600 pounds were steady to firm on comparable sales, under 600 pounds were mostly steady to $2 lower. Trade was active with good demand. [Read More] McAlester livestock auction reportThe McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Okla., reported receipts of 3,045 head Nov. 3, compared to 1,465 head last week and 1,915 head last year, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Oklahoma City, Okla. Compared to last week, stocker cattle were steady to $3 higher as wheat grazing nears. Feeder cattle were firm on limited numbers. [Read More] Salina cattle sales reportThe Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission, Co., Salina, Kan., reported receipts of 2,366 head Oct. 29, compared to 1,115 head last week and 2,316 head last year, according to the USDA-Kansas Department of Agriculture Market News, Dodge City, Kan. Compared to last week, steers at 400 to 500 pounds were not enough for a test, and 500 to 900 pounds were steady to $2 higher. Heifers at 400 to 850 pounds in a light test were steady to $1 higher. [Read More] Advertisement |