Cattle Market Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction (Friday) Market Report
Ft. Pierre, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, March 11, 20224,708 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 4,708 | 5,542 | 6,360 |
| Feeder cattle | 4,708 | 5,542 | 6,360 |
Market comments — USDA reporter
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480–493 | 491 | 41 | 206.00–210.00 | $209.52 | $1,029 | -10.36 |
| 524–548 | 532 | 183 | 196.50–208.00 | $207.29 | $1,103 | -12.71 |
| 552–585 | 579 | 232 | 192.00–199.50 | $198.93 | $1,152 | -4.80 |
| 606–611 | 611 | 97 | 182.00–199.00 | $197.78 | $1,208 | -0.44 |
| 641 | 641 | 21 | 175.00 | $175.00 | $1,122 | -23.22 |
| 648 | 648 | 85 | 194.50 | $194.50 | $1,260 | — |
| 654–689 | 677 | 56 | 168.00–181.50 | $177.38 | $1,201 | -4.79 |
| 700–738 | 727 | 63 | 167.00–173.00 | $168.66 | $1,226 | +3.17 |
| 753–794 | 771 | 820 | 162.00–169.00 | $165.66 | $1,277 | +2.59 |
| 813–844 | 826 | 481 | 147.00–158.50 | $154.00 | $1,272 | -7.11 |
| 851 | 851 | 61 | 139.50 | $139.50 | $1,187 | -14.94 |
| 923–928 | 925 | 252 | 139.25–143.25 | $141.16 | $1,306 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 368 | 12 | 204.00 | $204.00 | $751 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400–445 | 435 | 73 | 172.00–190.00 | $187.09 | $814 | -9.43 |
| 515–542 | 537 | 132 | 164.50–185.00 | $180.85 | $971 | -4.06 |
| 549 | 549 | 6 | 158.00 | $158.00 | $867 | -26.91 |
| 555–590 | 583 | 117 | 150.50–166.00 | $162.59 | $948 | -9.66 |
| 614 | 614 | 6 | 148.00 | $148.00 | $909 | -25.80 |
| 605–649 | 621 | 255 | 156.00–172.50 | $167.52 | $1,040 | -6.28 |
| 676–686 | 680 | 140 | 145.00–152.50 | $149.67 | $1,018 | -4.03 |
| 705–742 | 715 | 503 | 139.00–154.00 | $147.77 | $1,057 | +0.99 |
| 754–772 | 767 | 502 | 141.50–146.00 | $143.95 | $1,104 | +6.45 |
| 763–788 | 774 | 379 | 146.50–148.00 | $147.50 | $1,142 | +1.70 |
| 809 | 809 | 75 | 143.00 | $143.00 | $1,157 | -7.15 |
| 804–834 | 823 | 199 | 134.00–139.00 | $134.36 | $1,106 | -15.79 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 486 | 486 | 8 | 165.00 | $165.00 | $802 | — |
Feeder Bulls
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 481 | 14 | 201.00 | $201.00 | $967 | — |
| 627 | 627 | 88 | 177.50 | $177.50 | $1,113 | — |
| 753 | 753 | 6 | 144.00 | $144.00 | $1,084 | +9.00 |
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 last week: Steers from 550 lbs to 699 lbs were mostly 3.00 to 5.00 lower, steers from 750 lbs to 799 lbs were 2.00 to 3.00 higher, steers from 800 lbs to 849 lbs were generally 4.00 to 6.00 lower, Heifers from 500 lbs to 799 lbs were 3.00 to 5.00 lower with instances of 8.00 lower. No other comparisons were available. Todays offering was long time weaned and most had two rounds of preconditioning shots. Flesh conditions ranged from light fleshed hay fed cattle to moderate plus cattle coming out of grow yards. Several long strings offered buyers the opportunity to purchase multiple loads of one owner cattle, up to nine loads in one sort. There were plenty of part loads and packages available to make loads out of as well. Best demand for the lighter fleshed cattle more suitable for summer grazing programs. Fairly active market as order buyers, internet bidders and several farmer feeders were competing for todays offering. Compared to previous sales there was a softer demand for several consignments of replacement heifers. Buyers remain cautious as market uncertainty is on everyone's mind. Next feeder sale will be Friday, March 25, 2022. Stay safe and eat beef.