Cattle Market Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction (Friday) Market Report
Ft. Pierre, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, October 2, 20265,102 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 5,102 | 7,517 | 4,185 |
| Feeder cattle | 5,102 | 7,517 | 4,185 |
Market comments — USDA reporter
- ↕ Feeder heifers: heifers from 450 lbs to 499 lbs were 20.00 to 30.00 lower; heifers from 900 lbs to 949 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 lower; heifers from 950 lbs to 999 lbs were steady to 2.00 higher
- ↕ Feeder steers: Steers from 450 lbs to 499 lbs were 8.00 to 12.00 higher; steers from 500 lbs to 549 lbs were15.00 to 20.00 lower; steers from 550 lbs to 599 lbs were 10.00 to 12.00 higher; steers from 850 lbs to 899 lbs were 10.00 to 15.00 lower; steers from 900 lbs to 949 lbs were steady to 4.00 higher; steers from 950 lbs to 999 lbs were 5.00 to 6.00 lower
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357–376 | 366 | 34 | 525.00–555.00 | $545.30 | $1,996 | -26.59 |
| 423 | 423 | 59 | 555.00 | $555.00 | $2,348 | +29.22 |
| 440 | 440 | 14 | 512.50 | $512.50 | $2,255 | -13.28 |
| 461–494 | 476 | 465 | 477.50–524.00 | $505.66 | $2,407 | +12.11 |
| 495 | 495 | 11 | 447.50 | $447.50 | $2,215 | -46.05 |
| 509–549 | 531 | 295 | 442.00–484.00 | $462.17 | $2,454 | -21.24 |
| 550–589 | 571 | 851 | 431.00–462.50 | $448.26 | $2,560 | +11.36 |
| 616 | 616 | 89 | 425.00 | $425.00 | $2,618 | +2.50 |
| 772 | 772 | 11 | 363.00 | $363.00 | $2,802 | -18.54 |
| 817–844 | 830 | 351 | 345.00–357.00 | $352.45 | $2,925 | -0.55 |
| 875–896 | 895 | 225 | 333.50–346.00 | $337.10 | $3,017 | -19.42 |
| 908 | 908 | 186 | 335.00 | $335.00 | $3,042 | +3.19 |
| 960–990 | 969 | 204 | 332.00–342.50 | $339.24 | $3,287 | -5.78 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | 543 | 9 | 412.50 | $412.50 | $2,240 | -2.50 |
| 815 | 815 | 5 | 355.00 | $355.00 | $2,893 | — |
| 893 | 893 | 14 | 290.00 | $290.00 | $2,590 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803 | 803 | 23 | 290.00 | $290.00 | $2,329 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 323 | 7 | 557.50 | $557.50 | $1,801 | — |
| 381–399 | 395 | 57 | 470.00–505.00 | $487.20 | $1,924 | -26.75 |
| 450–488 | 461 | 261 | 431.00–463.00 | $453.69 | $2,092 | -32.50 |
| 496 | 496 | 5 | 400.00 | $400.00 | $1,984 | -86.19 |
| 518–543 | 527 | 196 | 406.00–415.00 | $410.16 | $2,162 | -29.84 |
| 563 | 563 | 95 | 424.00 | $424.00 | $2,387 | +16.06 |
| 609 | 609 | 7 | 367.50 | $367.50 | $2,238 | — |
| 739 | 739 | 27 | 360.00 | $360.00 | $2,660 | -2.55 |
| 761–776 | 773 | 36 | 347.50–358.00 | $356.09 | $2,753 | +0.44 |
| 833–834 | 834 | 53 | 314.00–338.00 | $324.86 | $2,709 | -11.64 |
| 847 | 847 | 7 | 305.00 | $305.00 | $2,583 | -31.50 |
| 863–884 | 873 | 64 | 310.00–333.00 | $326.54 | $2,851 | +3.01 |
| 903–943 | 928 | 131 | 300.00–314.00 | $310.01 | $2,877 | +21.01 |
| 951–987 | 963 | 457 | 290.00–311.00 | $308.12 | $2,967 | +1.89 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000–1041 | 1015 | 82 | 293.00–301.00 | $299.19 | $3,037 | +23.44 |
| 1051 | 1051 | 7 | 286.00 | $286.00 | $3,006 | +3.06 |
| 1136 | 1136 | 21 | 260.00–274.00 | $270.67 | $3,075 | -2.75 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | 283 | 6 | 548.00 | $548.00 | $1,551 | — |
| 358 | 358 | 7 | 502.50 | $502.50 | $1,799 | +22.50 |
| 441 | 441 | 32 | 433.00 | $433.00 | $1,910 | — |
| 757 | 757 | 6 | 320.00 | $320.00 | $2,422 | — |
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 450 lbs to 499 lbs were 8.00 to 12.00 higher, steers from 500 lbs to 549 lbs were15.00 to 20.00 lower, steers from 550 lbs to 599 lbs were 10.00 to 12.00 higher, steers from 850 lbs to 899 lbs were 10.00 to 15.00 lower, steers from 900 lbs to 949 lbs were steady to 4.00 higher, steers from 950 lbs to 999 lbs were 5.00 to 6.00 lower, heifers from 450 lbs to 499 lbs were 20.00 to 30.00 lower, heifers from 900 lbs to 949 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 lower, heifers from 950 lbs to 999 lbs were steady to 2.00 higher, other weight classes not comparable. Big run of cattle with several strings of yearling steers and heifers that were offered in multiple loads in the same sort. Multiple consignments of tested open replacement heifers gave buyers the opportunity to make full loads. an active market on todays yearlings with most being in light to moderate flesh condition, coming off pasture. Nice run of spring born calves right off the cow and having two rounds of vaccinations. Calf quality today was outstanding and in very attractive condition. A less active market on the calves when compared to the yearlings. Most feed yards are experiencing muddy conditions and not ready for a bawling calf. A lower futures market and lack off demand for fat cattle has made buyers cautious and selective in their purchases. Next feeder sale will be October 9, 2026, expecting a large run of yearlings and spring born calves.