Cattle Market Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction (Friday) Market Report
Ft. Pierre, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, April 8, 20226,797 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 6,797 | 7,539 | 6,118 |
| Feeder cattle | 6,797 | 7,539 | 6,118 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451–472 | 459 | 24 | 202.00–212.00 | $205.86 | $945 | -18.59 |
| 501–524 | 510 | 64 | 195.00–211.00 | $205.86 | $1,050 | -4.69 |
| 551–596 | 570 | 130 | 187.00–201.00 | $191.45 | $1,091 | -14.59 |
| 605–646 | 618 | 398 | 175.00–196.50 | $187.69 | $1,160 | -8.17 |
| 666 | 666 | 52 | 191.00 | $191.00 | $1,272 | — |
| 653–690 | 673 | 187 | 170.50–188.00 | $180.65 | $1,216 | -0.57 |
| 721–747 | 733 | 479 | 169.00–179.50 | $175.36 | $1,285 | +5.13 |
| 760–787 | 768 | 172 | 155.50–168.00 | $162.59 | $1,249 | -2.39 |
| 800–848 | 833 | 869 | 151.50–162.75 | $160.19 | $1,334 | +1.11 |
| 852–892 | 868 | 568 | 155.50–160.75 | $158.55 | $1,376 | -0.70 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 5 | 198.00 | $198.00 | $794 | — |
| 496 | 496 | 5 | 196.00 | $196.00 | $972 | — |
| 674–691 | 679 | 25 | 153.00–166.00 | $162.29 | $1,102 | — |
| 696 | 696 | 5 | 150.00 | $150.00 | $1,044 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 433 | 24 | 182.00 | $182.00 | $788 | — |
| 428–445 | 435 | 25 | 176.00–186.00 | $180.99 | $787 | -17.65 |
| 457–493 | 478 | 34 | 177.00–185.00 | $179.91 | $860 | -5.13 |
| 515–535 | 533 | 68 | 182.50–185.00 | $182.75 | $974 | -1.00 |
| 566 | 566 | 91 | 180.50 | $180.50 | $1,022 | — |
| 553–595 | 579 | 511 | 163.00–176.00 | $170.23 | $986 | -9.23 |
| 614–630 | 621 | 148 | 150.50–168.50 | $160.58 | $997 | -4.73 |
| 671–695 | 686 | 275 | 155.50–164.00 | $160.65 | $1,102 | -5.89 |
| 701–746 | 719 | 577 | 141.00–165.50 | $155.12 | $1,115 | +0.82 |
| 743 | 743 | 12 | 141.50 | $141.50 | $1,051 | -12.80 |
| 753–796 | 775 | 981 | 136.00–152.50 | $147.81 | $1,146 | -6.69 |
| 804 | 804 | 82 | 160.00 | $160.00 | $1,286 | +6.50 |
| 845–848 | 847 | 135 | 141.00–143.50 | $142.24 | $1,205 | — |
| 850–883 | 867 | 373 | 135.25–141.50 | $137.57 | $1,193 | — |
| 921–925 | 923 | 117 | 137.00–139.50 | $138.24 | $1,276 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | 444 | 15 | 171.50 | $171.50 | $761 | — |
| 515 | 515 | 8 | 161.00 | $161.00 | $829 | — |
| 550–569 | 566 | 33 | 162.00–168.00 | $167.12 | $946 | +7.12 |
| 692 | 692 | 5 | 146.00 | $146.00 | $1,010 | — |
Feeder Bulls
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 389 | 23 | 192.00 | $192.00 | $747 | — |
| 746 | 746 | 10 | 139.00 | $139.00 | $1,037 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 719 | 719 | 5 | 155.00 | $155.00 | $1,114 | — |
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 600 lbs to 699 lbs were steady to 6.00 lower, steers from 700 lbs to 749 lbs were 2.00 to 4.00 higher, steers from 750 lbs to 799 lbs were 2.00 to 4.00 lower, steers from 800 lbs to 899 lbs were steady with instances of 4.00 higher. Heifers from 550 lbs to 649 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 lower, heifers from 650 lbs to 699 lbs were 2.00 to 4.00 higher, heifers from 700 lbs to 799 lbs were steady to 3.00 lower. Good demand for todays offering of fall calves, feeder cattle and replacement heifers. Several long strings (up to 8 loads in one sort) from reputation producers offered buyers the opportunity to purchase full loads with plenty of part loads and packages available for buyers to make loads. Lots of order buyers and internet bidders made for a fairly active market. Best demand for the lighter fleshed cattle suitable for summer grazing programs. Extremely dry weather continues in the area, as there were several consignments offered today that would normally show up as yearlings coming off grass later in the summer. Producers are starting to trim there inventory as the concern for summer grazing weighs on their minds. Next feeder sale will be in two weeks, April 22, 2022. So dust off your grill and enjoy BEEF.