Cattle Market St. Onge Livestock Auction Market Report
St. Onge, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, March 25, 20221,517 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 1,517 | 1,779 | 1,521 |
| Feeder cattle | 1,517 | 1,779 | 1,521 |
Market comments — USDA reporter
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426–438 | 434 | 60 | 213.00–217.00 | $214.12 | $929 | — |
| 509–541 | 516 | 86 | 193.00–208.00 | $205.16 | $1,059 | +2.14 |
| 553–584 | 573 | 40 | 190.00–199.00 | $195.78 | $1,122 | -17.72 |
| 633–642 | 640 | 100 | 183.00–192.50 | $190.72 | $1,221 | +8.90 |
| 655–686 | 657 | 87 | 174.00–187.50 | $186.69 | $1,227 | +19.51 |
| 700–733 | 709 | 169 | 165.00–176.50 | $174.37 | $1,236 | +3.62 |
| 736 | 736 | 5 | 160.00 | $160.00 | $1,178 | -10.75 |
| 816 | 816 | 19 | 146.00 | $146.00 | $1,191 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 571 | 571 | 15 | 179.00 | $179.00 | $1,022 | +20.43 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 439 | 439 | 6 | 178.00 | $178.00 | $781 | — |
| 460–490 | 474 | 120 | 171.00–190.00 | $185.67 | $880 | +6.19 |
| 517–536 | 525 | 40 | 168.00–176.00 | $172.47 | $905 | -4.34 |
| 556–597 | 577 | 61 | 166.00–175.00 | $169.30 | $977 | -4.23 |
| 610–638 | 619 | 51 | 168.00–182.00 | $174.18 | $1,078 | +10.36 |
| 642 | 642 | 7 | 140.00 | $140.00 | $899 | -23.82 |
| 678 | 678 | 24 | 153.50 | $153.50 | $1,041 | -2.49 |
| 714–734 | 723 | 20 | 141.50–142.50 | $142.04 | $1,027 | -13.36 |
| 756–798 | 766 | 102 | 138.50–152.00 | $148.70 | $1,139 | -9.30 |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 538 | 538 | 9 | 154.00 | $154.00 | $829 | — |
| 592 | 592 | 6 | 158.00 | $158.00 | $935 | — |
| 613 | 613 | 6 | 159.00 | $159.00 | $975 | — |
| 702 | 702 | 20 | 140.00 | $140.00 | $983 | — |
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 two weeks ago: Feeder steers under 600 lbs, steady to 2.00 higher; 600 to 700 10.00 to 15.00 higher; over 700 lbs, 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs, sold steady to 2.00 higher; 600 to 650 lbs, 10.00 higher on a light test; 650 to 700 lbs, steady on a light test; over 700 lbs, 10.00 lower. Demand was very good for this nice offering of quality steers and heifers, that were mostly weaned up and fully vaccinated. Packages and load lots sold on an active market with lots of buyers in the stands. Buyers are optimistic despite the war in Ukraine and the lack of winter snow pack, as spring weather sets in with lots of prayers for rain. The next sale is a Bred Cow special, on April 1, selling all classes. The next Feeder Calf special is in two weeks.