Ft. Pierre, South Dakota

Compared to two weeks ago: steers from 550 lbs to 599 lbs and 700 lbs to 749 lbs were 2.00 to 4.00 higher, steers from 600 lbs to 649 lbs were 6.00 to 8.00 lower, steers from 650 lbs to 699 lbs and steers from 750 lbs to 899 lbs were 10.00 to 15.00 higher: heifers from 600 lbs to 699 lbs and 800 lbs to 849 lbs were 10.00 to 15.00 higher, with instances of 20.00 higher, 700 lbs to 749 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 lower, heifer from 750 lbs to 799 lbs were mostly steady. A big run of feeder cattle and replacement heifers for todays auctions. Good to very good demand for todays offering that consisted of mostly home raised fall calves, backgrounded feeders and replacement heifers. Several strings offered in multiple loads with plenty of part loads and packages available to make loads. An active market on all classes with internet buyers competing with order buyers and farmer feeders. Flesh condition ranged from light fleshed hay fed cattle that were running out on ,pasture to moderate plus backgrounded cattle. A large offering of replacement heifer were met with good demand. Futures market had a positive week. Next feeder sale is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026.

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