Cattle Market Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction (Friday) Market Report
Ft. Pierre, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, March 26, 20217,093 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 7,093 | 6,360 | 3,269 |
| Feeder cattle | 7,093 | 6,360 | 3,269 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396 | 396 | 5 | 194.00 | $194.00 | $768 | — |
| 432–443 | 442 | 54 | 187.00–193.00 | $192.35 | $850 | -6.89 |
| 470–486 | 484 | 131 | 185.50–200.00 | $195.50 | $946 | +7.22 |
| 514–526 | 517 | 116 | 180.50–190.50 | $187.87 | $971 | +9.87 |
| 570 | 570 | 238 | 191.50 | $191.50 | $1,092 | — |
| 552–588 | 578 | 195 | 169.50–189.00 | $175.38 | $1,014 | -0.43 |
| 578 | 578 | 10 | 164.00 | $164.00 | $948 | -11.81 |
| 602–639 | 614 | 342 | 155.00–173.50 | $168.98 | $1,038 | +6.44 |
| 630 | 630 | 10 | 150.00 | $150.00 | $945 | -12.54 |
| 634 | 634 | 90 | 172.00 | $172.00 | $1,090 | +9.46 |
| 656–698 | 689 | 405 | 154.00–163.00 | $160.47 | $1,106 | +0.57 |
| 719 | 719 | 6 | 143.50 | $143.50 | $1,032 | -7.50 |
| 711–749 | 720 | 651 | 151.00–162.00 | $158.86 | $1,144 | +7.86 |
| 766–794 | 788 | 352 | 144.00–152.00 | $151.04 | $1,190 | -8.96 |
| 804–825 | 810 | 900 | 144.50–151.00 | $149.10 | $1,208 | +12.03 |
| 948 | 948 | 59 | 132.00 | $132.00 | $1,251 | +0.50 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | 379 | 8 | 186.00 | $186.00 | $705 | — |
| 548 | 548 | 23 | 175.00 | $175.00 | $959 | +9.00 |
| 564 | 564 | 16 | 159.50 | $159.50 | $900 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 376 | 6 | 167.00 | $167.00 | $628 | +0.98 |
| 478–497 | 494 | 39 | 146.00–164.50 | $159.50 | $788 | -0.10 |
| 510–549 | 535 | 398 | 158.00–170.50 | $163.37 | $874 | +0.96 |
| 557–595 | 583 | 218 | 146.00–163.50 | $154.52 | $901 | +3.36 |
| 607–639 | 627 | 599 | 140.50–160.00 | $150.23 | $942 | +2.73 |
| 656 | 656 | 7 | 145.00 | $145.00 | $951 | +5.05 |
| 652–687 | 673 | 384 | 140.00–149.50 | $146.08 | $983 | +6.13 |
| 685 | 685 | 13 | 131.50 | $131.50 | $901 | -20.08 |
| 716–731 | 719 | 154 | 133.00–140.00 | $137.12 | $986 | +1.89 |
| 711–746 | 736 | 470 | 146.00–158.00 | $150.40 | $1,107 | +24.40 |
| 773 | 773 | 66 | 136.00 | $136.00 | $1,051 | +15.71 |
| 750–785 | 776 | 92 | 133.00–133.50 | $133.38 | $1,035 | +13.09 |
| 798 | 798 | 5 | 125.50 | $125.50 | $1,001 | -21.50 |
| 805–829 | 815 | 330 | 133.75–137.25 | $135.94 | $1,108 | +1.94 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 332 | 18 | 170.00 | $170.00 | $564 | — |
| 368–384 | 381 | 48 | 160.50–171.50 | $162.27 | $618 | — |
Feeder Bulls
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 456 | 456 | 10 | 183.00 | $183.00 | $834 | — |
| 557 | 557 | 35 | 161.00 | $161.00 | $897 | — |
Reading this report
What does "Medium and Large 1" mean?
USDA feeder grades describe frame size and muscle thickness, not quality of the individual animal. "Medium and Large" is the frame score; the number is muscle (1 = heaviest muscled). "Medium and Large 1–2" pens mix both muscle scores — common across the Southeast.
What is $/cwt?
Dollars per hundredweight — per 100 lb of animal. A 500-lb calf at $450/cwt brings 5 × $450 = $2,250. Lighter cattle usually bring more per cwt but less per head.
Why are some prices per head?
Bred cows, cow-calf pairs, and some replacement classes sell by the head, not by weight. We show those exactly as USDA reports them — a $/head figure is never converted into $/cwt on this site.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Livestock Market News — federal reporters at the sale. We publish each report in full and link the official USDA document at the top of the page.
Compared to two weeks ago: Steers from 500 lbs to 850 lbs were mostly 6.00 to 8.00 higher, except for the 650 lbs to 700 lbs were generally steady. Feeder heifers from 500 lbs to 750 lbs were 2.00 to 6.00 higher. No other comparisons available. Good to very good demand for this offering of high quality steers and heifers. Several long strings of reputation cattle, both feed lot cattle or replacement heifers gave buyers the opportunity to put multiple load lots together. More part loads and packages this week then two weeks ago as producers empty their pens. Lots of order buyers along with several farmer feeders on the seats today. Flesh conditions ranged from light fleshed to moderate plus. Best demand for the light fleshed hay feed cattle. Most of the cattle were relatively clean, carrying little to no tag. A majority of the area has received a little much needed moisture in the last two weeks. Several strings of reputation replacement heifers were met with very good demand. Next feeder sale is scheduled in two weeks, April 9th. Stay Safe.