Articles tagged under: Bagley Livestock Exchange
Calf Prices are ‘Refreshingly Good’
Published October 6, 2023
Bagley Livestock owner Billy Bushelle says there aren't many grass cattle left to sell in his area. "There's still a few yearlings out there, but runs consist mostly of new-crop calves." Bushelle says there’s a decent range in prices for…Cow-Calf’s Turn to Take Profits
Published September 26, 2023
Bagley Livestock Exchange co-owner Billy Bushelle says some producers are considering selling calves straight from the cow this fall to take advantage of high prices sooner. Buyers are still willing to pay a premium for calves that have been weaned…Auction Receipts Pick Up
Published January 14, 2023
After the holiday break, activity picked up at area auction barns. "Markets are very aggressive coming out of the holiday season with a lot of guys looking to fill yards," said Billy Bushelle, manager, Bagley Livestock Auction. "There's just a…Bagley, MN Auction Market Reports Larger Than Normal Volume
Published February 25, 2022
Sales volume at the Bagley Livestock Auction Market has been larger than normal since last summer. "The prices have benefited open heifer calves because people expect strong demand for bred replacement heifers a year from now," said Billy Bushelle, manager.…Drought Will Influence Cattle Market for Years
Published December 23, 2021
This past year's drought dramatically changed the normal feeder cattle run. In the Upper Midwest, feeder cattle were marketed early because of the drought. "A lot of pairs came to town all summer long," said Billy Bushelle, co-owner and manager,…Senator Smith Goes to Bagley
Published September 3, 2021
While the rain was coming down Thursday, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith spent part of her day at Bagley Livestock Exchange seeking input from farmers dealing with a historic drought. "It has been a really, really hard summer and I heard…Drought Pushes Cattle Numbers to Auction
Published September 3, 2021
In a typical year, Bagley Livestock Exchange only has limited sales activity during the summer months. Billy Bushelle, who co-owns the auction market, says the drought brought more cattle to barn this summer. "We sold a lot of feeder calves…Slaughter Cattle Prices Expected to Move Higher
Published August 19, 2021
Bagley Livestock Exchange in Bagley, Minnesota continues to see large numbers, primarily back grounded yearlings, move through the auction ring. Bagley Livestock owner Billy Bushelle is optimistic about the cattle market. "They've been very strong indicating we're going to have…Drought Brings More Cow-Calf Sales in Northern MN
Published August 2, 2021
More cattle are moving through Minnesota auction barns. In July, Bagley Livestock Exchange co-owner Billy Bushelle says the auction moved waves of slaughter cows and bulls, and close to 2,000 cow-calf pairs. Bushelle anticipates moving more pairs in August. "We've…