Articles tagged under: feeder cattle
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.…Sizable Sale for Hub City Livestock
Published February 18, 2022
The Hub City Livestock Auction Market had over 8,000 head move through the barn for Wednesday’s sale. Co-owner Steve Hellwig says it was the second biggest sale he’s seen at the Aberdeen market in the last 30 years. "The buyers…More Cows Going Through the Auction Barn
Published January 2, 2022
Due to the drought and forage shortages, Hub City Livestock Auction co-owner Steve Hellwig has been selling a lot of weigh-up cows. "The percentage of opens in our country is probably a little higher than normal, but what we're noticing…Cattle Markets End 2021 On a High Note
Published January 2, 2022
In the last few years, the cattle market has been plagued with issues and events that have caused relatively low and volatile prices. NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry says the cattle market has made an excellent comeback. "The…Better Than Expected Feeder Cattle Market
Published December 23, 2021
The feeder cattle market moved sharply higher in the last two months of the year. "I would describe the feeder cattle market as appreciatively stronger than what we expected with the number of calves that have had to be moved…Feeder Cattle Runs Lighten, Replacement Heifers Continue to Move
Published April 26, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to see lighter offerings of feeder cattle trickle through. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 1,200 head at their Wednesday sale. There were not enough feeder steers for a price comparison.…A Lighter Offering of Feeder Cattle
Published April 3, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns saw lighter offerings of feeder cattle trickle through this past week. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 990 head at their Wednesday sale. Feeder steer prices were $3 higher, with 650-to-700 weights…Feeder Cattle Run in the Dakotas Getting Lighter
Published March 26, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns are seeing a lighter stream of feeder cattle. There is good demand for light weight feeders to go to pasture. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 2,400 head at their Wednesday sale.…Feeder Calf Run Remains Steady in the Dakotas
Published March 12, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to market a steady stream of feeder cattle. There is moderate to good demand and calves are coming in with light to moderate-plus flesh condition. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had…