Articles tagged under: feeder cattle
Good Demand for High Quality, Long-Time Weaned Calves
Published January 22, 2021
Feeder cattle continue to move through auction barns across the Northern Plains. There is good demand for high quality, long-time weaned calves with moderate flesh condition. Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange at Dickinson, North Dakota had approximately 3,000 head at Thursday’s sale.…Stronger Feeder Cattle Demand
Published December 17, 2020
The last feeder cattle sale of the year happened on Wednesday for Hub City Livestock Auction in Aberdeen, South Dakota. There's been good demand for calves. Since the fall feeder cattle run began, co-owner Steve Hellwig says the markets had…Second Smallest Feeder Cattle Volume Reported
Published April 13, 2020
Negotiated purchases of feeder steers and heifers nationwide was 28, 923 head last week. This is the second smallest volume reported since mandatory USDA reporting started in 2001. The lightest volume on record is the week of December 15, 2003…Big Feeder Cattle Numbers in a Down Market
Published April 6, 2020
A snowstorm and the collapse in the markets last week resulted in the rescheduling of the feeder cattle sale at Herried Livestock Auction. The sale will now take place tomorrow. "There are quite a few cattle that need to be…Limited Number of Feeders Sold in Aberdeen, SD
Published March 18, 2020
Aberdeen-based Hub City Livestock had a feeder cattle sale on Wednesday, but only 500-to-700 cattle were sold. Co-owner Steve Hellwig says normally there would be about 5,000 head through the ring. "We've told our local producers if you don't have…July COF Numbers in Line with Expectations
Published July 19, 2019
Friday's Cattle on Feed report was in line with expectations. According to USDA, there are 11.5 million cattle of feed for slaughter as of July 1. That is a two percent increase from one year ago and the highest July…A Mixed Year for Livestock Markets
Published January 2, 2019
In 2018, the live and feeder cattle contracts showed gains. February live cattle gained $2.37 on the year, and April live cattle gained $3.83 for the year. For the year, January feeder cattle gained $2.85, while March feeders gained $4.78.…Cattle Economy Favorable for Producers to Background Calves
Published October 17, 2018
With stable prices and low feed costs, there is opportunity for producers to background calves this fall and winter. In addition, the futures market projects feeder cattle prices to remain steady. John Dhuyvetter, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU…ND Stockmen’s Association to hold Feedlot Tour
Published June 15, 2018
The 16th annual North Dakota Stockmen's Association Feedlot Tour will bring cattle producers to feedlots near Spiritwood and Marion. NDSA President Warren Zenker says the tour provides valuable information for those interested in the business. "You get to see what…