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Cattle Market Vulnerable to Sharp Correction

Published May 13, 2025

Cattle prices continue to push into record territory, but Van Ahn and Company Marketing Specialist Steve Witt warns the market may be nearing a tipping point. “Labor shortages are keeping the packing plants running at limited capacity.” Witt cited recent…

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Cattle Markets Set to End Year Strong, Driven by Holiday Demand

Published December 18, 2024

Cattle markets look to end a strong year on a high note. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says holiday demand has been a pleasant surprise. "Cutout values are up again and there was really strong demand for ribs for…

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Extreme Weather Impacts on Cattle

Published January 15, 2024

Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Beth Doran says energy needs change drastically in cold temperatures. “For every degree below 32 degrees, they need to increase their energy intake one percent,” said Doran. “Average daily gains are going to back…

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Cattle Markets See Seasonal Trends

Published November 14, 2023

Perham Stockyards and Tri-County Livestock owner Mitch Barthel reports the cash cattle price is following the futures market and a seasonal pattern lower. Barthel says buyers will wait until the ground freezes and crops are in the bin to fill…

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Money in the Pocket

Published September 18, 2023

Fort Pierre Livestock Auction owner Bryan Hanson says the grass cattle are moving through the sale barn at a good rate and the market is competitive. "The majority of the feeder cattle is just coming off grass with a few…

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Historic Highs in the Cattle Market

Published September 5, 2023

Herreid Livestock Auction owner Kent Fjeldheim says the cattle market is hot right now. Sales for grass cattle have started and demand has been strong. "A lot of these 900 pound steers are up against $2,250-to-$2,300," said Fjeldheim. "Cattle may…

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More Feed for Feeders

Published July 6, 2023

The cattle market has felt a ripple effect s from USDA's recent corn acreage estimate. Livestock Marketing Information Center Director Katelyn McCullock says feeder cattle are reacting to the prospect of more feed availability. "The market is sorting out what…

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Cow Liquidation Continued

Published March 24, 2023

Area auction barns are at the tail end of the feeder run. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says prices were as good as he expected. "We had a really nice increase in feeder cattle prices this year, but it…

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A Divide in Feeder Calf Prices

Published November 21, 2022

Northern Plains feeder cattle auctions have continued to enjoy $200-plus per hundredweight calf prices this fall while values in the southern U.S. have eased. "We've had several years of smaller calf crops and feed pressure is also driving the spread…

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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…

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