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Napoleon Livestock Opens Calendar Year with Record-Setting Sale

Published January 14, 2026

The first sale of the year is often a big one for Napoleon Livestock and Co-Owner Jim Bitz says this year was no different. "We ended up with like 6,200 head last week and the market was strong from beginning…

Fall Calf Run in Full Swing

Published November 11, 2025

Napoleon Livestock co-owner Jim Bitz says feeder cattle numbers remain steady. "The calf market's good, though it did take a little dip from where we hit our all-time record high maybe a month or so ago, anywhere from $250 to…

A Good Time to Sell Cattle

Published August 15, 2023

If these early prices are an indication of what's to come, Napoleon Livestock Auction owner Paul Bitz is looking forward to the fall feeder run. "A 900-pound steer can bring $2.50-$2.55 and an 800-pound steer is at $2.55-ish. The market…

A “Pop” in the Market

Published February 13, 2023

Napoleon Livestock Auction co-owner Paul Bitz has been waiting for a pop in the market. "Feeder calves are on fire compared to where we were two years ago," said Bitz. "Cattle have been $100 per head higher in a ten-day…

Very Slow Year for Feeder Calves

Published November 21, 2022

Napoleon Livestock co-owner Paul Bitz says while the demand is there for the fall feeder cattle run, the calf numbers aren't. "I think it's one of the quietest falls in North Dakota; there's just not a lot of calves moving…

A Record Sale at Napoleon Livestock Auction

Published January 16, 2022

Napoleon Livestock had a record number of cattle come through the auction barn Thursday. Napoleon Livestock Auction co-owner Jim Bitz says more than 8,000 head sold in the feeder cattle special sale. "We actually sold the most cattle we've ever…

Due to Drought, Less Bred Heifers Available This Fall

Published July 1, 2021

The cow herd is shrinking in size as farmers and ranchers deal with the drought. Napoleon Livestock co-owner Paul Bitz says a lot of heifers that were raised as replacements have been sold into the feeder cattle market. "There will…

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A Fast-Paced Feeder Cattle Run

Published March 18, 2021

The feeder cattle market has been very active up to this point across the Northern Plains. That can partially be attributed to the favorable weather for feeding cattle this winter. Compared to the same period last year, Napoleon Livestock Auction…

Beef Checkoff Dollars are More Important Now Than Ever

Published February 7, 2020

Beef Checkoff dollars are more important now than ever. That's according to Napoleon Livestock Auction co-owner and Cattlemen’s Beef Board director Ray Erbele. "Those dollars help promote our industry by research, new product development and consumer education." Erbele goes on…

A Strong December Cattle Run

Published December 19, 2018

Between wet weather and harvest delays, the fall cattle run was pushed back throughout much of the region. Come December, the fall run did pick up pace at many North Dakota auction markets. Recent runs at Napoleon Livestock have averaged…

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Napoleon Livestock Opens Calendar Year with Record-Setting Sale

Fall Calf Run in Full Swing

A Good Time to Sell Cattle

A “Pop” in the Market

Very Slow Year for Feeder Calves

A Record Sale at Napoleon Livestock Auction

Due to Drought, Less Bred Heifers Available This Fall

A Fast-Paced Feeder Cattle Run

Beef Checkoff Dollars are More Important Now Than Ever

A Strong December Cattle Run

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