Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Tuesday, June 25th - Posted weekly on Wednesday
Reported by the USDA Market News... “Click” links to view entire report
North Central:
Miles City Livestock Commission Auction - Miles City, MT
This Week: 1,208
Last Reported: 634
Last Year: 766
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Feeder cattle were scarcely tested this week. Quality was mostly plain, and mostly offered in small packages or as singles. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows comprised most of the offering again this week. Ranchers continue to cull cows as they wrap up branding.
Winter Livestock Auction - Riverton, WY
This Week: 618
Last Reported: 742
Last Year: 418
Compared to two weeks ago on a good run of cow/calf pairs, slaughter cows and bulls for this time of the year. Slaughter cows mostly steady few instances 3.00 lower, with slaughter bulls higher overtones with instances 10.00 to 12.00 higher. Not enough feeder calves for a good market test. Demand good.
South Central:
Winter Livestock - La Junta, CO
This Week:
Last Reported:
Last Year:
Summer schedule; Sales will be reported when receipts increase.
OKC West Livestock Auction - El Reno, OK
This Week: 1,800
Last Reported: 7,577
Last Year: 6,252
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves that were weaned sold mostly steady. Special Note: *** The OKC West Livestock auction will be closed next week 07/02-03/24. Sales will resume 07/08/24.
Lonestar Stockyards - Wildorado, TX
This Week: 787
Last Reported: 944
Last Year: 636
Compared to last week: Feeder steers were mostly steady. Feeder heifers traded mostly steady to 4.00 higher. Not comparable sales on steer or heifer calves but a sharply higher undertone was noted. Trading activity was active on good buyer demand. Slaughter cows traded mostly 6.00 to 8.00 on very good buyer demand. Special Note: ***Lonestar Stockyards will be closed next Tuesday, July 2nd for the 4th of July Holiday, the next available report will be published July 9th, 2024.***
Midwest:
Ozark Regional Stockyards - West Plains MO
This Week: 1,900
Last Reported: 2,130
Last Year: 3,440
Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves were steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder steer and heifers were steady to weak. Demand was moderate on a light supply. Supplies were lighter than normal due to the heat advisory across the area.
Southeast:
Mid-State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL
This Week: 1,880
Last Reported: 1,350
Last Year: 2,001
Compare to two weeks ago: Slaughter cows sold mostly steady. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Special Note: This report will not be published next week due to the market closed for July 4th holiday. Market coverage will resume on 7/9/24.
