Articles tagged under: Paul Bitz
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…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…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…Strong Feed Supplies Supporting the Cattle Market
Published September 28, 2018
In early October, the North Dakota and South Dakota cattle runs will ramp up. Napoleon Livestock’s Paul Bitz expects cattle numbers to be close to normal due to better market conditions. "We expect those who normally sell calves off the…