Cattle Market Hub City Livestock Auction Market Report
Aberdeen, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Wednesday, September 13, 20233,623 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,623 | 962 | 4,170 |
| Feeder cattle | 3,623 | 962 | 4,170 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 662–687 | 669 | 32 | 284.50–296.00 | $287.82 | $1,926 | +12.82 |
| 711–719 | 714 | 71 | 270.00 | $270.00 | $1,928 | +3.50 |
| 752–788 | 770 | 136 | 259.00–265.00 | $262.07 | $2,018 | -4.43 |
| 806–844 | 825 | 284 | 252.25–264.75 | $259.47 | $2,141 | +2.22 |
| 817–849 | 831 | 179 | 269.00–270.50 | $269.60 | $2,240 | — |
| 872 | 872 | 62 | 259.25 | $259.25 | $2,261 | +14.28 |
| 908 | 908 | 45 | 236.50 | $236.50 | $2,147 | — |
| 902–943 | 921 | 232 | 251.75–255.50 | $253.89 | $2,338 | — |
| 966–978 | 973 | 232 | 254.00–256.25 | $255.12 | $2,482 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1019–1047 | 1022 | 136 | 223.00–232.25 | $231.40 | $2,365 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 568 | 568 | 10 | 250.00 | $250.00 | $1,420 | — |
| 617–625 | 618 | 27 | 247.00–258.50 | $256.78 | $1,587 | +10.78 |
| 676–685 | 679 | 35 | 251.50–263.00 | $255.48 | $1,735 | +6.48 |
| 702–749 | 740 | 117 | 245.00–257.50 | $250.01 | $1,850 | -5.99 |
| 760–785 | 765 | 73 | 252.50–265.00 | $257.62 | $1,971 | +8.33 |
| 805–843 | 820 | 284 | 236.50–252.50 | $245.30 | $2,011 | +8.32 |
| 853–890 | 875 | 269 | 234.00–249.50 | $244.07 | $2,136 | +9.01 |
| 911–948 | 927 | 677 | 231.50–243.50 | $240.59 | $2,230 | +5.05 |
| 959–990 | 965 | 329 | 233.50–239.75 | $238.96 | $2,306 | +12.74 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1002–1031 | 1014 | 28 | 228.00–231.00 | $229.42 | $2,326 | +11.42 |
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.
Sale not reported last week due to light feeder cattle receipts and too few cattle from two weeks ago to compare to today's large offering and develop an accurate price trend. Very good demand for today's offering with best demand seen for cattle off grass. Several strings and many loads and packages available, including many tested open heifers. Flesh varied but mostly light to moderate on grass cattle and moderate to moderate plus on lot cattle. Attractive quality throughout the day. An active market with a houseful of buyers today. Cooler fall weather has arrived and some silage harvest has begun in this area. Next feeder cattle sale is Wednesday, September 20.