USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News · Federal-State Market News Service, Bismarck, ND (LS-BM)
Receipts 2,173Last week 2,935Year ago 1,143
Compared to 2 weeks ago: Steers 500 lbs. to 600 lbs. steady to 3.00 lower, Steers 600 lbs. to 700 lbs. 3.00 to 5.00 higher, Steers 700 lbs. to 800 lbs. steady to 5.00 higher, Heifers under 500 lbs. 7.00 higher, Heifers 500 lbs. to 600 lbs. steady to 5.00 higher, Heifers 600 lbs. to 700 lbs. 5.00 to 7.00 lower, Heifers 700 lbs. to 750 lbs. 5.00 lower. Not enough yearlings for a test. The buyer demand continues to be very good. The market continues to have active bidding on all classes. The feeder cattle are carrying a average flesh condition. The feeder cattle quality continues to be very good considering we are getting later into the winter run. The sale had a nice offering of 800 lbs. steers selling above the CME feeder cattle index closing price for February 26. The feeder cattle offerings are getting less each week and the buyers are trying to get orders filled. The next USDA sale at Stockmen's will be March 6.