Cattle Market Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction (Friday) Market Report
Ft. Pierre, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, March 25, 20227,539 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 7,539 | 4,708 | 7,093 |
| Feeder cattle | 7,539 | 4,708 | 7,093 |
Market comments — USDA reporter
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 362–396 | 390 | 35 | 226.00–230.00 | $226.64 | $884 | — |
| 428–433 | 430 | 32 | 232.00–238.00 | $234.08 | $1,007 | — |
| 462 | 462 | 73 | 236.00 | $236.00 | $1,090 | — |
| 476–493 | 480 | 49 | 222.00–226.00 | $224.45 | $1,077 | +14.93 |
| 502–545 | 530 | 162 | 204.00–217.00 | $210.55 | $1,116 | +3.26 |
| 578–586 | 585 | 86 | 195.00–207.00 | $206.04 | $1,205 | +7.11 |
| 603–641 | 622 | 285 | 179.00–202.00 | $195.86 | $1,218 | -1.92 |
| 651–698 | 681 | 417 | 171.00–186.00 | $181.22 | $1,234 | +3.84 |
| 687 | 687 | 82 | 180.00 | $180.00 | $1,237 | +2.62 |
| 703–715 | 709 | 158 | 181.50–184.50 | $182.99 | $1,297 | — |
| 718–743 | 731 | 302 | 165.50–177.00 | $170.23 | $1,244 | +1.57 |
| 752–785 | 776 | 658 | 161.00–170.00 | $164.98 | $1,280 | -0.68 |
| 805–845 | 822 | 437 | 153.00–161.00 | $159.08 | $1,308 | +5.08 |
| 857 | 857 | 454 | 159.25 | $159.25 | $1,365 | +19.75 |
| 916 | 916 | 65 | 148.00 | $148.00 | $1,356 | +6.84 |
| 977 | 977 | 58 | 144.25 | $144.25 | $1,409 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 364 | 9 | 189.00 | $189.00 | $688 | — |
| 408–420 | 416 | 27 | 198.00–199.00 | $198.64 | $826 | +11.55 |
| 451–487 | 475 | 140 | 181.00–195.00 | $185.04 | $879 | — |
| 516–547 | 528 | 453 | 177.00–189.00 | $183.75 | $970 | +2.90 |
| 551–597 | 570 | 412 | 161.00–183.50 | $179.46 | $1,023 | +16.87 |
| 600–647 | 635 | 346 | 155.00–173.00 | $165.31 | $1,050 | -2.21 |
| 650–689 | 662 | 577 | 146.00–162.50 | $157.86 | $1,045 | +8.19 |
| 664 | 664 | 80 | 163.50 | $163.50 | $1,086 | +13.83 |
| 658–684 | 676 | 336 | 165.00–169.00 | $166.54 | $1,126 | +16.87 |
| 707 | 707 | 77 | 160.50 | $160.50 | $1,135 | +12.73 |
| 701–737 | 714 | 268 | 145.00–158.50 | $154.30 | $1,102 | +6.53 |
| 754–765 | 762 | 612 | 149.50–151.50 | $150.12 | $1,144 | +6.17 |
| 770 | 770 | 231 | 154.50 | $154.50 | $1,190 | +10.55 |
| 807 | 807 | 70 | 153.50 | $153.50 | $1,239 | +10.50 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 568 | 568 | 6 | 160.00 | $160.00 | $909 | — |
| 654 | 654 | 12 | 150.50 | $150.50 | $984 | — |
| 937 | 937 | 59 | 138.00 | $138.00 | $1,293 | — |
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: Feeder steers under 600 lbs 7.00 to 10.00 higher, instances to 15.00 higher on 450-500 lbs, over 600 lbs steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers 5.00 to 10.00 higher, instances to 15.00 higher on 550-600 lbs, except 600-650 lbs steady. Very good demand for this very large offering of outstanding quality steers and heifers. Many longs strings, including full loads and multiple load lots giving buyers plenty of opportunity to make full feedyard pens, along with plenty of small consignments to piece loads together. There were many consignments of very green, hay fed cattle, that sold very easily as buyers are trying to buy cattle that will gain the most efficiently and are willing to chase the market when these types are offered. A large offering of replacement suitable heifers, the quality was very attractive, and these were met with plenty of demand but the lack of moisture is weighing heavy on the minds of producers. Grass suitable steers and heifers are a hot commodity as there is great optimism for the coming fall season as the CME Feeder Cattle contracts are nearly 30.00 higher than the current month. Next feeder cattle sale will be in two weeks, April 8, 2022.