Cattle Market Stockmen's Livestock Exchange Market Report
Dickinson, North Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Thursday, November 17, 20223,562 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 3,562 | 4,167 | 4,210 |
| Feeder cattle | 3,562 | 4,167 | 4,210 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363–395 | 381 | 34 | 224.50–255.00 | $245.49 | $935 | +11.16 |
| 418 | 418 | 16 | 254.00 | $254.00 | $1,062 | — |
| 416–445 | 433 | 104 | 216.00–242.00 | $225.55 | $977 | -5.24 |
| 453–498 | 480 | 196 | 199.00–235.75 | $222.21 | $1,067 | +1.79 |
| 500–545 | 528 | 273 | 185.00–216.00 | $204.53 | $1,080 | -13.40 |
| 551 | 551 | 6 | 181.00 | $181.00 | $997 | -28.16 |
| 551–593 | 571 | 426 | 189.50–209.00 | $202.16 | $1,154 | -7.00 |
| 600–647 | 619 | 446 | 182.50–207.75 | $195.91 | $1,213 | -5.23 |
| 658–692 | 681 | 125 | 172.00–196.75 | $183.34 | $1,249 | +7.82 |
| 701–728 | 714 | 204 | 173.50–192.00 | $182.34 | $1,302 | -2.92 |
| 758–788 | 767 | 16 | 166.50–177.00 | $173.63 | $1,332 | +6.28 |
| 774 | 774 | 5 | 164.00 | $164.00 | $1,269 | — |
| 854 | 854 | 10 | 171.00 | $171.00 | $1,460 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453 | 453 | 6 | 175.00 | $175.00 | $793 | -10.00 |
| 570 | 570 | 12 | 182.50 | $182.50 | $1,040 | — |
| 603 | 603 | 12 | 165.00 | $165.00 | $995 | -20.50 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376–397 | 386 | 65 | 204.00–217.00 | $212.62 | $821 | +13.89 |
| 428–441 | 434 | 52 | 190.50–199.00 | $192.33 | $835 | +11.33 |
| 455–492 | 475 | 214 | 175.00–202.50 | $188.83 | $897 | -8.71 |
| 502–546 | 517 | 267 | 164.50–189.25 | $182.20 | $942 | -16.03 |
| 555–591 | 574 | 102 | 168.50–179.00 | $172.65 | $991 | -10.70 |
| 603–649 | 625 | 236 | 161.50–171.00 | $166.83 | $1,043 | -11.56 |
| 650–677 | 667 | 51 | 161.00–165.75 | $164.59 | $1,098 | — |
| 788 | 788 | 16 | 173.25 | $173.25 | $1,365 | — |
| 838 | 838 | 29 | 173.50 | $173.50 | $1,454 | — |
| 904 | 904 | 66 | 172.50 | $172.50 | $1,559 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 343 | 6 | 152.00 | $152.00 | $521 | — |
| 504–511 | 507 | 23 | 161.00–164.00 | $162.45 | $824 | — |
| 687 | 687 | 8 | 150.00 | $150.00 | $1,030 | — |
Feeder Bulls
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 616 | 616 | 11 | 169.00 | $169.00 | $1,041 | — |
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: Steer calves under 700 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 lower, with instances of 15.00 lower, except 450-500 lbs 2.00 higher, under 700 lbs steady to 3.00 lower. Heifer calves 7.00 to 10.00 lower, except 500-550 lbs 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Good demand for this large offering of steer and heifer calves right off the cow, however there was pressure on the market as winter weather moved in last week bringing near 2 foot of snow and high winds today causing blowing and drifting which caused 2,000 head of cancellations at the auction. The market remains the most active on steers as feed efficiency is so important with high feed costs. Red hided cattle continue to bring steep discounts, which is creating large price spreads. Still some cattle that have not received any fall vaccinations, these cattle are discounted as well. Next feeder cattle sale will be Dec. 1, 2022.