Name: St. Onge Livestock livestock auction prices — 2020-08-28
Creator: RaisedBeef
Published: 2020-08-28

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder Steers, in most weights, were steady in a narrow comparison with the exception of the 800 - 850 pounds that were lower by 3.00. Feeder Heifers in the 850 - 900 pounds were lower by 4.00, all other weights were unevenly steady. The demand on the part of the buyers was good in a moderate to active market. Buyers discounting open heifers that could not be guaranteed. Flesh conditions of steers and heifers were inconsistent today but with majority green and framy. Next yearling and fall calf special is Sept 4, 2020.

Weight class

Heifers · summary 0–100 lb

Weighted average of every reported lot

0–100 lb heifers averaged $130.82/cwt on 973 head.

Average price

$130.82

973 head · 798 lb average

Value per head Derived

$1,044

Price × average weight ÷ 100

Grade differential Derived

$128

per head · Medium and Large 1 over Medium and Large 1-2

$9.39/cwt at this weight

vs the market

−2.97

vs SD average

What quality paid 0–100 lb

Frame and muscle grade

Frame / muscle	Avg wt	$/cwt	$/head	Head
Medium and Large 1	809	133.19	1,077	727
Medium and Large 1-2	767	123.80	949	246

One grade step is worth $9.39/cwt here — about $128 a head. Across this sale the premium is widest at 0–100 lb. USDA reports each grade on its own line and never publishes the spread.

How it compared 0–100 lb

Same class and week · spot auction only

This sale973 hd

130.82

—

SD average8 barns · 6,392 hd

133.79

−2.97

A barn can sit above the state average at one weight and below it at another — check the class you actually sell.

Every lot, as filed

27 lots · USDA AMS · St. Onge Livestock Auction - St. Onge, SD

Nothing removed and nothing rounded — the same lots as the USDA report, with per-head values added.

Class	Grade / description	Weight	Avg wt	Price	Range	Per head	Head
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	638	143.50/cwt	143.50–143.50	916	4
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	588	140.44/cwt	132.00–144.00	826	26
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	739	136.62/cwt	135.50–137.75	1,010	28
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	976	124.92/cwt	124.50–125.50	1,219	34
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	674	138.42/cwt	130.00–142.00	933	41
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	873	129.42/cwt	129.00–130.00	1,130	77
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	893	129.66/cwt	125.50–136.00	1,158	29
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	941	128.50/cwt	128.50–128.50	1,209	40
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	968	133.45/cwt	128.25–134.75	1,292	75
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	824	142.93/cwt	137.50–144.25	1,178	205
Steers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	985	125.50/cwt	125.50–125.50	1,236	5
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	595	157.00/cwt	157.00–157.00	934	6
Steers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	569	138.00/cwt	138.00–138.00	785	14
Steers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	684	139.00/cwt	139.00–139.00	951	17
Steers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	912	119.93/cwt	117.50–130.00	1,094	31
Heifers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	871	127.61/cwt	127.50–127.75	1,111	48
Heifers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	758	126.61/cwt	121.00–131.50	960	121
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	617	159.00/cwt	159.00–159.00	981	14
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	791	141.39/cwt	141.00–141.50	1,118	18
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	669	152.28/cwt	143.50–157.00	1,019	21
Steers	Medium and Large 1	—	719	147.54/cwt	140.00–157.50	1,061	146
Heifers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	625	126.00/cwt	126.00–126.00	788	16
Heifers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	828	125.75/cwt	125.75–125.75	1,041	18
Heifers	Medium and Large 1-2	—	702	110.00/cwt	110.00–110.00	772	43
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	913	127.66/cwt	126.75–128.25	1,166	97
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	823	132.85/cwt	128.50–134.25	1,093	148
Heifers	Medium and Large 1	—	776	135.46/cwt	133.00–136.25	1,051	272

How this sale compares

South Dakota weighted averages

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