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Rockingham Feeder Cattle Board Sale

Virginia · Harrisonburg · Thu, Mar 12
● As filed688 headUSDA AMS · slug 2142

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · actual weights
7 lots covering 688 head. Weights are actual. USDA puts receipts at 688 head, against 453 last week and 741 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

On-Farm State Graded Feeder Cattle (Steers 567, Heifers 121)

Value Added cattle are Weaned and Vaccinated

Heifers Guaranteed Open

Every lot, as filed

7 lots · 688 head
ClassGradeWeightAvg wtPriceRangeHead
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added900–950915332.23/cwt331.00–333.50109
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added800–850825359.00/cwt359.0061
SteersMedium and Large 1Value Added900–950919331.44/cwt325.00–340.25215
SteersMedium and Large 1Value Added950–1000970310.97/cwt305.00–317.00102
SteersMedium and Large 1Value Added600–650625472.00/cwt472.0080
HeifersMedium and Large 1Value Added800–850800311.25/cwt311.2562
HeifersMedium and Large 1Value Added850–900850307.50/cwt307.5059
Source: USDA AMS · Richmond, VA. Prices are as filed, F.O.B. at origin, with the buyer taking freight — they are not comparable to a spot ring price and never enter a barn average. Weights are actual. Head is summed from the lots as reported.