Cattle Market Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction (Friday) Market Report
Ft. Pierre, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, August 14, 20261,441 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 1,441 | 6,198 | 809 |
| Feeder cattle | 1,441 | 6,198 | 809 |
Market comments — USDA reporter
- → Feeder heifers: Sale consisted of a couple strings of steers off grass and multiple consignments of tested open replacement heifers
- → Feeder steers: Sale consisted of a couple strings of steers off grass and multiple consignments of tested open replacement heifers
New to these tables? Plain-English explainers ↓
Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 680 | 680 | 6 | 371.00 | $371.00 | $2,523 | -30.01 |
| 828–844 | 841 | 245 | 340.00–346.00 | $344.75 | $2,899 | +1.75 |
| 915 | 915 | 425 | 345.00 | $345.00 | $3,157 | +7.40 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1107 | 1107 | 160 | 300.00 | $300.00 | $3,321 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 530 | 5 | 400.00 | $400.00 | $2,120 | -28.76 |
| 787 | 787 | 44 | 323.00 | $323.00 | $2,542 | -21.08 |
| 821 | 821 | 30 | 334.00 | $334.00 | $2,742 | +9.98 |
| 872–894 | 878 | 28 | 317.00–321.00 | $319.98 | $2,809 | — |
| 901–943 | 911 | 78 | 302.00–316.00 | $313.64 | $2,857 | +8.68 |
| 950 | 950 | 35 | 305.00 | $305.00 | $2,898 | -2.10 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001–1022 | 1020 | 60 | 299.00–301.00 | $299.23 | $3,052 | +0.06 |
| 1057–1080 | 1075 | 29 | 290.00–296.00 | $291.22 | $3,131 | — |
| 1138 | 1138 | 9 | 282.00 | $282.00 | $3,209 | — |
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.
To few numbers to make a comparisons. Sale consisted of a couple strings of steers off grass and multiple consignments of tested open replacement heifers. Most of the cattle were off pasture, displaying light to moderate flesh conditions. Quality of the cattle was attractive as a couple of strings of steers were right off grass, as were most of the tested open replacement heifers. Mostly order buyers and internet buyers competing for todays offering. An active market but buyers are cautious as packing plant closures and a sluggish fat cattle trade are concerning for the industry. Most of the area has received some much needed rain fall and some cooler temperatures have eased the heat stress conditions experienced this past month. Next feeder sale is scheduled for August 28, 2026