Cattle Market Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction (Friday) Market Report
Ft. Pierre, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, February 10, 20236,061 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 6,061 | 6,166 | 7,555 |
| Feeder cattle | 6,061 | 6,166 | 7,555 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451–473 | 462 | 74 | 228.00–249.00 | $237.00 | $1,095 | — |
| 511–529 | 513 | 67 | 237.50–240.50 | $239.70 | $1,230 | +35.70 |
| 553–599 | 575 | 440 | 214.50–236.00 | $228.00 | $1,311 | +7.64 |
| 564–589 | 579 | 30 | 208.00–210.00 | $209.22 | $1,211 | -11.14 |
| 611–646 | 640 | 341 | 203.50–219.00 | $210.52 | $1,347 | +12.30 |
| 658–697 | 677 | 669 | 195.50–214.00 | $204.81 | $1,387 | +13.73 |
| 707 | 707 | 13 | 184.50 | $184.50 | $1,304 | +5.50 |
| 714 | 714 | 81 | 198.00 | $198.00 | $1,414 | +19.00 |
| 711–731 | 719 | 610 | 192.00–211.00 | $202.62 | $1,457 | +23.62 |
| 760–787 | 776 | 411 | 185.00–197.50 | $190.33 | $1,477 | -4.08 |
| 800–836 | 817 | 330 | 179.00–188.75 | $185.76 | $1,518 | +7.26 |
| 897 | 897 | 122 | 179.00 | $179.00 | $1,606 | — |
| 901–917 | 914 | 321 | 178.00–183.00 | $181.51 | $1,659 | +21.51 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406–434 | 416 | 18 | 204.00–220.00 | $208.72 | $868 | — |
| 552 | 552 | 5 | 207.00 | $207.00 | $1,143 | — |
| 702–745 | 724 | 10 | 185.00–189.00 | $186.94 | $1,353 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 366–396 | 387 | 26 | 184.00–201.00 | $190.83 | $739 | +6.83 |
| 398 | 398 | 10 | 221.00 | $221.00 | $880 | — |
| 438 | 438 | 8 | 227.00 | $227.00 | $994 | +24.73 |
| 473 | 473 | 50 | 224.00 | $224.00 | $1,060 | — |
| 475–497 | 489 | 181 | 201.50–216.00 | $211.09 | $1,032 | +7.59 |
| 506–541 | 508 | 117 | 206.50–227.00 | $223.04 | $1,133 | +23.64 |
| 567 | 567 | 14 | 178.00 | $178.00 | $1,009 | -7.49 |
| 556–583 | 571 | 409 | 190.00–222.50 | $214.17 | $1,223 | +28.68 |
| 599 | 599 | 98 | 189.00 | $189.00 | $1,132 | +3.51 |
| 605 | 605 | 87 | 213.50 | $213.50 | $1,292 | — |
| 614–648 | 629 | 428 | 189.50–205.00 | $196.82 | $1,238 | +13.52 |
| 664–697 | 683 | 105 | 178.00–190.00 | $182.77 | $1,248 | +9.53 |
| 715–739 | 718 | 255 | 176.00–177.00 | $176.87 | $1,270 | +6.15 |
| 722–748 | 733 | 222 | 191.50–205.50 | $198.94 | $1,458 | -0.06 |
| 794 | 794 | 21 | 152.00 | $152.00 | $1,207 | — |
| 842 | 842 | 32 | 148.00 | $148.00 | $1,246 | — |
| 978 | 978 | 19 | 148.00 | $148.00 | $1,447 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 281 | 5 | 202.00 | $202.00 | $568 | — |
| 432 | 432 | 6 | 185.00 | $185.00 | $799 | — |
| 493 | 493 | 65 | 195.50 | $195.50 | $964 | — |
| 583 | 583 | 5 | 186.00 | $186.00 | $1,084 | +14.00 |
| 620 | 620 | 5 | 138.00 | $138.00 | $856 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1104 | 1104 | 6 | 146.00 | $146.00 | $1,612 | — |
Feeder Bulls
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 464 | 464 | 9 | 211.00 | $211.00 | $979 | — |
| 674 | 674 | 5 | 154.00 | $154.00 | $1,038 | -5.00 |
| 911 | 911 | 5 | 147.00 | $147.00 | $1,339 | — |
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.
No sale last week so comparisons are from two weeks ago: Steers from 550 lbs to 749 lbs were generally 6.00 to 10.00 higher, instances of 12.00 higher; heifers from 500 lbs to 699 lbs were mostly 8.00 to 12.00 higher, instances of 15.00 higher, heifers from 700 lbs to 749 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 higher. No other comparisons available. Very active market with lots of buyers on the seats competing with internet bidders for todays offering. Flesh conditions ranged from light fleshed hay fed cattle to moderate plus backgrounded cattle. Several consignments offered in multiple loads gave buyers the opportunity to purchase loads of one owner cattle. Lots of part loads and packages allowed buyers to put loads together. Best demand for the greener hay feed cattle suitable for summer grazing. Mild weather in the area has caused some sloppy/muddy pen conditions. Next feeder sale will be Friday, February 17, 2023.