Cattle Market Stockmen's Livestock Exchange Market Report
Dickinson, North Dakota · USDA-reported Auction Livestock
Sale of Thursday, November 2, 20235,200 head sold ·Official USDA report
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Receipts
| Head | This sale | Last sale | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total receipts | 5,200 | 3,992 | 4,167 |
| Feeder cattle | 5,200 | 3,992 | 4,167 |
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Feeder Steers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 344 | 15 | 364.00 | $364.00 | $1,252 | — |
| 356–397 | 380 | 75 | 348.00–372.50 | $360.13 | $1,368 | -2.23 |
| 385 | 385 | 5 | 315.00 | $315.00 | $1,213 | -47.36 |
| 401–433 | 421 | 92 | 336.00–351.00 | $340.37 | $1,433 | +6.52 |
| 450–497 | 478 | 484 | 291.00–329.00 | $311.77 | $1,490 | -0.66 |
| 501–546 | 522 | 399 | 282.00–315.00 | $301.44 | $1,574 | -1.19 |
| 559–598 | 578 | 518 | 273.00–300.00 | $281.81 | $1,629 | -1.60 |
| 600–640 | 620 | 412 | 273.50–286.00 | $279.49 | $1,733 | -7.84 |
| 650–697 | 674 | 215 | 268.50–288.00 | $278.70 | $1,878 | +4.80 |
| 703–742 | 711 | 123 | 252.00–267.00 | $260.93 | $1,855 | -3.84 |
| 750–756 | 754 | 30 | 248.00–265.50 | $254.97 | $1,922 | — |
| 992 | 992 | 6 | 215.00 | $215.00 | $2,133 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325–341 | 336 | 57 | 310.00–361.00 | $331.57 | $1,114 | -23.43 |
| 379–396 | 385 | 51 | 310.00–340.00 | $328.25 | $1,264 | -6.75 |
| 402–418 | 404 | 36 | 302.00–319.00 | $304.44 | $1,230 | +5.05 |
| 460–499 | 484 | 67 | 281.00–314.00 | $291.66 | $1,412 | +1.66 |
| 560–580 | 572 | 34 | 263.00–283.00 | $272.62 | $1,559 | — |
| 708 | 708 | 10 | 231.00 | $231.00 | $1,635 | — |
| 842 | 842 | 16 | 224.00 | $224.00 | $1,886 | — |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316–338 | 327 | 31 | 305.00–307.00 | $306.07 | $1,001 | -12.68 |
| 361–396 | 378 | 175 | 283.00–318.00 | $299.11 | $1,131 | +6.83 |
| 409–441 | 430 | 96 | 276.00–305.00 | $296.90 | $1,277 | +15.14 |
| 454 | 454 | 42 | 297.25 | $297.25 | $1,350 | +29.44 |
| 455–461 | 458 | 21 | 298.00–299.00 | $298.57 | $1,367 | — |
| 450–494 | 468 | 245 | 258.00–289.00 | $276.61 | $1,295 | +8.80 |
| 512–525 | 521 | 71 | 270.50–279.00 | $273.33 | $1,424 | +16.77 |
| 502–541 | 524 | 221 | 249.00–263.00 | $254.50 | $1,334 | -2.06 |
| 552–595 | 569 | 363 | 234.50–250.00 | $244.07 | $1,389 | -6.55 |
| 619–643 | 632 | 165 | 227.00–243.00 | $237.37 | $1,500 | -13.08 |
| 665–694 | 677 | 77 | 227.00–237.00 | $232.73 | $1,576 | — |
| 759–792 | 764 | 37 | 224.00–234.00 | $232.32 | $1,775 | — |
| 801 | 801 | 34 | 233.00 | $233.00 | $1,866 | — |
| 834 | 834 | 7 | 224.00 | $224.00 | $1,868 | — |
| 864 | 864 | 12 | 217.00 | $217.00 | $1,875 | -5.99 |
| 892 | 892 | 26 | 219.00 | $219.00 | $1,953 | -3.99 |
| 965 | 965 | 11 | 190.00 | $190.00 | $1,834 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 372–386 | 377 | 21 | 247.00–277.50 | $262.31 | $989 | — |
| 431–444 | 436 | 17 | 242.00–265.00 | $251.64 | $1,097 | -18.36 |
| 452–487 | 466 | 65 | 211.00–257.00 | $247.73 | $1,154 | -1.27 |
| 508–516 | 514 | 26 | 225.00–240.00 | $237.15 | $1,219 | -8.85 |
| 557 | 557 | 8 | 212.00 | $212.00 | $1,181 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266–298 | 274 | 34 | 875.00–960.00 | $938.21 | — |
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258–288 | 273 | 12 | 600.00–825.00 | $706.32 | — |
| 301–302 | 302 | 21 | 775.00–800.00 | $789.31 | — |
Feeder Bulls
| Weight (lb) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Avg $ | ≈ $/hd | Δ last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 614 | 614 | 11 | 237.00 | $237.00 | $1,455 | — |
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 steady to 2.00 lower, except 600-650 lbs 7.00 to 8.00 lower. Heifer calves under 550 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 higher, over 550 lbs 5.00 to 10.00 lower. Good demand for this very large offering of high quality steer and heifer calves. This week's sale was larger than usual due to the winter storm that caused the cancellation of last week's sale. The market started off very slow as the futures contracts are much lower than 2 weeks ago, but as the Feeder Cattle futures contracts made a 4.00 rally today the market activity picked up greatly. There was increased demand for light weight heifers to rough along through the winter and make yearlings of on grass next spring, as those cattle operators had a very profitable year and want to get these light cattle bought while they are available. Cattle with 2 rounds of shots remain the easiest to sell, but there were some cattle without a fall shot but were in a light flesh condition that sold at the top of the ranges as well. Hide color and shot records remain the dominant factors in the calf market, but a good, green one is highly sought after regardless. Many long strings this week, including several full load lots along with numerous half loads. Cattle feeders are feeling a little better about the fat market as the futures contracts found some firm ground and are willing to chase the market on the front end kind of cattle. Large feeder cattle sale again next week.