Cattle Market St. Onge Livestock Auction Market Report
St. Onge, South Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Friday, January 20, 20232,583 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 2,583 | 2,474 | 3,679 |
| Feeder cattle | 2,583 | 2,474 | 3,679 |
Market comments — USDA reporter
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 368 | 9 | 254.00 | $254.00 | $935 | +33.00 |
| 401–447 | 430 | 44 | 222.50–238.00 | $231.06 | $994 | +13.13 |
| 457–470 | 466 | 42 | 218.00–240.50 | $234.12 | $1,091 | +17.84 |
| 505–539 | 519 | 89 | 216.00–237.00 | $228.21 | $1,184 | +11.40 |
| 564–596 | 577 | 84 | 184.00–223.00 | $201.47 | $1,162 | -6.39 |
| 602–646 | 612 | 108 | 181.00–221.00 | $210.75 | $1,290 | +13.51 |
| 651–673 | 659 | 171 | 189.00–207.00 | $197.60 | $1,302 | -1.52 |
| 702–730 | 712 | 36 | 170.50–176.00 | $173.06 | $1,232 | -12.70 |
| 759–770 | 764 | 44 | 168.50–171.00 | $169.62 | $1,296 | -15.38 |
| 814–838 | 835 | 59 | 170.00–173.00 | $170.35 | $1,422 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 399 | 15 | 188.50 | $188.50 | $752 | — |
| 466–494 | 484 | 57 | 190.00–215.00 | $196.78 | $952 | — |
| 511 | 511 | 11 | 193.50 | $193.50 | $989 | +4.83 |
| 563–572 | 568 | 61 | 181.00–187.00 | $183.93 | $1,045 | +9.63 |
| 619 | 619 | 10 | 177.00 | $177.00 | $1,096 | — |
| 655 | 655 | 12 | 177.00 | $177.00 | $1,159 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | 341 | 11 | 197.50 | $197.50 | $673 | — |
| 350–366 | 356 | 26 | 196.00–205.00 | $199.56 | $710 | +12.46 |
| 412–440 | 420 | 78 | 186.00–209.00 | $193.03 | $811 | +7.75 |
| 454–498 | 476 | 124 | 182.00–207.50 | $201.82 | $961 | +19.28 |
| 508–526 | 516 | 186 | 180.00–202.00 | $192.48 | $993 | +10.90 |
| 552–564 | 557 | 111 | 178.00–197.25 | $192.16 | $1,070 | +9.05 |
| 590 | 590 | 9 | 165.50 | $165.50 | $976 | — |
| 603–631 | 606 | 109 | 166.00–189.00 | $181.66 | $1,101 | — |
| 658–699 | 668 | 49 | 160.00–165.25 | $163.90 | $1,095 | — |
| 741 | 741 | 34 | 164.50 | $164.50 | $1,219 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413–446 | 426 | 20 | 176.00–178.50 | $177.45 | $756 | +26.45 |
| 537 | 537 | 9 | 167.00 | $167.00 | $897 | — |
| 624 | 624 | 12 | 160.00 | $160.00 | $998 | — |
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 500 - 550 lbs sold 4.00 to 7.00 higher, 550 - 600 lbs sold 6.00 lower, 600 - 650 lbs sold 10.00 higher, 650 - 700 lbs were steady to 2.00 lower, and over 700 lbs were trending lower on a light test. Feeder Heifers 400 - 450 lbs sold 8.00 higher, 450 - 500 lbs were trending higher, with a small showing from last week, over 500 lbs sold 8.00 to 10.00 higher. Calves sold on a moderate market. Demand for this nice offering was moderate to good, with buyers both in the stands and on the internet. Lots of nice long time weaned and fully vaccinated calves topped the market. Black hided calves continue to be in high demand. There is no sale on February 3, during the Black Hills Stock Show. The next Feeder Calf sale will be February 10.