Dickinson, North Dakota

Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 20.00 to 30.00 higher. A much larger offering, of high quality, light to moderate fleshed, home raised steers and heifers. Many long strings offered in full loads and multiple load lots. Many consignments of replacement quality heifers in the offering. Demand was very good throughout the sale. Whether is was light fleshed cattle for grass, heavier cattle for feeding, or replacement heifers, the market was incredibly active. Cattle buyers were eager to buy these good cattle while they have the chance, and were ready to compete heavily to secure their cattle needs as these larger offerings become more limited. The cattle futures complex was under pressure again, with Feeder Cattle futures off 3.00 to 6.00, but that didn't affect the market at the auction. Cattle feeders are holding out for a higher fat cattle market this week, as packers have pushed boxed beef prices up to 400.00, which helped to add support to the feeder cattle market.

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