Articles tagged under: Aberdeen Livestock
Buyers Seats Full Before Winter Storm
Published February 22, 2023
Aberdeen Livestock Auction Owner Kevin Larson says Monday's sale on the 20, turned stronger than he expected. "I thought maybe we would have a weather market, but that wasn't the case. We had a lot of different classes of cattle,…Selling ‘Till the Cows Come Home
Published January 25, 2023
Herd liquidation hasn’t slowed down with the new year. Aberdeen Livestock owner Kevin Larson says the cull cows flowing through the sale barn are never-ending. "I've been around for 27 years, and I've never seen this many cows moving; just…Cull Cows Flood Auction Barns
Published December 14, 2022
Aberdeen Livestock owner Kevin Larson says weather has played a big role in the feeder cattle market. The heavier cattle are at the mercy of the packers, but the lighter calves will be strong. "We' ll see $10-to-$15 dollars a…Optimism for Fall Feeder Cattle Run
Published October 14, 2022
Aberdeen Livestock Auction co-owner Kevin Larson says first glimpse into the feeder cattle run has left him feeling optimistic. "The market looks really strong for how high our feed costs are, we're looking at this thing to be more bullish…Drought-Related Herd Reduction is Evident
Published April 8, 2022
Last year's drought brought more cows to the sales barn. With conditions still dry, the number cows heading to auction are rising again. "We just saw some guys selling bred cows this week and they're going to keep coming unless…Re-Building of Cattle Herds Predicted to Take Years
Published March 10, 2022
The cattle market’s seen fluctuation with world conflicts shaping the marketplace. Aberdeen Livestock Auction Owner Kevin Larson says there’s a huge demand for cull cows right now and the cow packers are willing to pay the premium. "You can't stop…High Priced Feed Makes High Priced Cattle
Published March 8, 2022
Last summer’s drought brought lower supplies of feed across the Upper Midwest. This resulted in an earlier-than-normal feeder cattle run. "There's been huge numbers of feeder cattle moving from January to now.," said Kevin Larson, owner, Aberdeen Livestock. "It's going…