Cattle Market Mitchell Livestock Auction Market Report
Mitchell, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Saturday, January 7, 20233,809 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,809 | 7,173 | 0 |
| Feeder cattle | 3,809 | 7,173 | 0 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | 426 | 8 | 226.00 | $226.00 | $963 | — |
| 472–492 | 477 | 42 | 219.00–226.50 | $225.76 | $1,077 | +15.56 |
| 514–549 | 533 | 36 | 203.00–215.00 | $211.20 | $1,126 | +5.40 |
| 563–583 | 577 | 276 | 193.00–216.00 | $213.11 | $1,230 | +7.53 |
| 627 | 627 | 19 | 190.50 | $190.50 | $1,194 | -6.28 |
| 626–645 | 636 | 86 | 201.00–206.00 | $203.56 | $1,295 | +12.55 |
| 662–684 | 666 | 112 | 184.75–200.00 | $196.49 | $1,309 | +0.51 |
| 669–698 | 674 | 33 | 167.00–170.50 | $169.84 | $1,145 | -5.16 |
| 700–732 | 714 | 163 | 184.50–186.75 | $185.41 | $1,324 | +1.41 |
| 778 | 778 | 137 | 180.00 | $180.00 | $1,400 | -1.94 |
| 792 | 792 | 52 | 170.75 | $170.75 | $1,352 | -11.19 |
| 818–844 | 829 | 192 | 173.25–178.00 | $175.93 | $1,458 | -7.31 |
| 882 | 882 | 27 | 178.50 | $178.50 | $1,574 | +4.66 |
| 904–940 | 909 | 154 | 171.75–175.75 | $173.60 | $1,578 | -4.40 |
| 957 | 957 | 149 | 174.75 | $174.75 | $1,672 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | 727 | 30 | 179.25 | $179.25 | $1,303 | — |
| 789 | 789 | 83 | 173.75 | $173.75 | $1,371 | — |
| 906–920 | 912 | 168 | 165.25–174.00 | $170.49 | $1,555 | +4.49 |
| 1223 | 1223 | 36 | 152.75 | $152.75 | $1,868 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1022 | 1022 | 18 | 160.75 | $160.75 | $1,643 | -12.80 |
| 1052 | 1052 | 94 | 160.00 | $160.00 | $1,683 | — |
| 1072 | 1072 | 36 | 170.50 | $170.50 | $1,828 | -1.38 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | 543 | 32 | 199.00 | $199.00 | $1,081 | — |
| 682 | 682 | 19 | 171.00 | $171.00 | $1,166 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 429 | 429 | 8 | 197.00 | $197.00 | $845 | — |
| 488 | 488 | 6 | 171.00 | $171.00 | $834 | +3.90 |
| 501–538 | 521 | 21 | 172.00–181.50 | $176.64 | $920 | -2.62 |
| 556–592 | 584 | 42 | 163.00–169.50 | $164.33 | $960 | -12.98 |
| 597 | 597 | 42 | 179.00 | $179.00 | $1,069 | +12.00 |
| 603–649 | 620 | 111 | 168.50–177.00 | $173.68 | $1,077 | -1.09 |
| 657–677 | 675 | 81 | 146.00–168.50 | $165.99 | $1,120 | -9.08 |
| 705–741 | 723 | 79 | 166.00–174.50 | $168.29 | $1,217 | +1.32 |
| 750–766 | 758 | 299 | 166.75–173.50 | $169.11 | $1,282 | -1.31 |
| 831 | 831 | 8 | 163.25 | $163.25 | $1,357 | -5.55 |
| 842 | 842 | 70 | 173.00 | $173.00 | $1,457 | +4.20 |
| 875–899 | 896 | 172 | 164.00–166.75 | $166.46 | $1,491 | +1.30 |
| 904–938 | 929 | 280 | 157.00–166.75 | $165.74 | $1,540 | +0.79 |
| 991 | 991 | 67 | 154.00 | $154.00 | $1,526 | -9.75 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 542 | 9 | 170.00 | $170.00 | $921 | +0.50 |
| 598 | 598 | 16 | 161.00 | $161.00 | $963 | — |
| 648 | 648 | 17 | 165.00 | $165.00 | $1,069 | — |
| 745 | 745 | 25 | 153.00 | $153.00 | $1,140 | — |
| 766 | 766 | 102 | 167.50 | $167.50 | $1,283 | -2.00 |
| 843 | 843 | 27 | 132.00 | $132.00 | $1,113 | — |
| 884 | 884 | 57 | 151.75 | $151.75 | $1,341 | -10.25 |
| 900 | 900 | 80 | 163.85 | $163.85 | $1,475 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1134 | 1134 | 24 | 155.25 | $155.25 | $1,761 | — |
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's sale: Feeder steers under 650 lbs sold with higher undertones, over 650 lbs 4.00 to 7.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 lower. Moderate to good demand for this week's sale, this was a special sale date and a few less regular buyers in attendance, along with the terrible tough weather conditions that dropped 1-2.5 foot of snow resulted in a market that was not as active. Cattle feeders are facing much more work and expense, as well as poorer feeding conditions that results in decreased feeding efficiency. Cattle feeders are very hesitant to buy cattle carrying extra flesh condition. Many long strings and full loads on offer, flesh condition varied greatly. Next sale will be Thurs. Jan 12, 2023 expecting 8,000 feeders starting at 8:30 am.