Articles tagged under: Rugby Livestock Auction
A Steady Summer Cattle Run
Published October 12, 2024
The cattle flow through Rugby Livestock never slowed down this summer. “Normally, our slow times are June, July and August," said Cliff Mattson, owner. "This year we didn’t really get a slow time for a lot of the weigh-up cows.”…Feeder Cattle Run is in Full Motion
Published October 27, 2023
Rugby Livestock owner Cliff Mattson says new-crop calves are coming through his barn at a good pace. "We've had a fair amount of yearlings and a good test of feeder calves. Even with futures down all week, we still got…Feed Costs are Stealing Profits
Published January 5, 2023
Rugby Livestock owner Cliff Mattson says demand for feeder calves should pick up now that we're past the holidays and recent winter weather. "A lot of those feedlots down south have gotten hammered with snow." Mattson is disappointed prices aren’t…Cow-Calf Movement Slows at Rugby Livestock Auction
Published July 14, 2021
One month ago, the Rugby Livestock Auction in Rugby, North Dakota was moving 1,000 cow/calf pairs at auction. “Unheard of” at the time. In the weeks following, owner Cliff Mattson says the auction barn moved 12,000 head of cattle, much…North Dakota Ranchers Culling Cattle Due to Drought
Published June 7, 2021
June is usually a slower time of the year for Rugby Livestock Auction in Rugby, North Dakota. It’s normal to have cattle sales every other week. This year, owner Cliff Mattson says there are sales scheduled every week in June.…