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Monday, June 08
AUCTION SUMMARY
Ft. Pierre Livestock
11,546 Ft. Pierre, SD
Friday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 600-700 lbs | 435.00-505.00 | 500-600 lbs | 431.00-512.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 393.00-437.50 | 600-700 lbs | 390.00-440.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 351.00-394.00 | 700-800 lbs | 349.00-408.00 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 336.00-365.00 | 800-900 lbs | 314.00-347.00 |
| 1000-1100 lbs | 346.00 | 900-1000 lbs | 304.00-318.00 |
Cattlemen's Livestock Auction
2,159 Dalhart, TX
Thursday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 445.00-465.00 | 400-500 lbs | 440.00-500.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 392.50-416.00 | 500-600 lbs | 387.50-425.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 370.00-416.00 | 600-700 lbs | 377.00-382.50 |
| 800-900 lbs | 363.00 | 700-800 lbs | - |
| 900-1000 lbs | 320.00 | 800-900 lbs | 310.00-312.50 |
Dunlap Livestock
798 Dunlap, IA
Friday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 436.00-500.00 | 500-600 lbs | 433.00-500.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 436.00-470.00 | 600-700 lbs | 376.00-431.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 399.00-429.00 | 700-800 lbs | 356.00-360.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 358.00-370.00 | 800-900 lbs | 325.00-346.00 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 319.00 | 900-1000 lbs | - |
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE LIVESTOCK FUTURES SETTLEMENT
Friday
| Live Cattle | Change | Feeder Cattle | Change | ||
| Jun | 246.525 | 3.550 ▼ | Aug | 350.700 | 3.200 ▼ |
| Aug | 236.725 | 4.925 ▼ | Sep | 347.450 | 3.375 ▼ |
| Oct | 229.350 | 4.775 ▼ | Oct | 343.775 | 3.450 ▼ |
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE GRAIN FUTURES SETTLEMENTS
Friday
| Corn | Change | Soy Beans | Change | ||
| Jul | 4.1875 | 0.0125 ▲ | Jul | 11.1575 | 0.0575 ▼ |
| Sep | 4.2750 | 0.0050 ▲ | Aug | 11.2125 | 0.0475 ▼ |
| Dec | 4.4600 | unchanged | Sep | 11.2050 | 0.0200 ▼ |
KANSAS CITY BOARD OF TRADE
Friday
| Wheat | Change | ||||
| Jul | 6.2975 | 0.0900 ▲ | |||
| Sep | 6.3975 | 0.0825 ▲ | |||
| Dec | 6.5425 | 0.0750 ▲ | |||
ESTIMATED DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Monday | 102,000 | Friday |
| Week Ago (est) | 104,000 | Steer & Heifer: 82,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 112,000 | Cow & Bull: 18,000 |
| Wk To Date (est) | 102,000 | Saturday |
| Last Week (est) | 104,000 | Steer & Heifer: 5,000 |
| Last Year (est) | 112,000 | Cow & Bull: 0 |
Monday, June 08
5 AREA WEEKLY ACCUMULATED WEIGHTED AVG CATTLE PRICE
| As of 10:00 am | Head Count | Avg Weight | Avg Price |
| Live Steer | 16,288 | 1,534 | 256.53 |
| Live Heifer | 10,116 | 1,359 | 256.38 |
| Dressed Steer | 18,434 | 995 | 404.66 |
| Dressed Heifer | 3,825 | 886 | 405.06 |
DAILY ESTIMATED CUTOUT VALUES
| 600-900# | Choice | Select | Choice/Select Spread |
| Current Cutout Values: | 392.20 | 378.09 | 14.11 |
| Change from prior day: | -0.50 ▼ | -4.60 ▼ |
DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Monday | 102,000 | Friday |
| Week Ago (est) | 104,000 | Steer & Heifer: 82,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 111,939 | Cow & Bull: 18,000 |
| Wk To Date (est) | 102,000 | Saturday |
| Last Week (est) | 104,000 | Steer & Heifer: 5,000 |
| Last Year (est) | 111,939 | Cow & Bull: 0 |
On today’s episode of the podcast, Lauren is joined by John Campbell to discuss the breaking news that a case of New World Screwworm has officially been confirmed in South Texas. John breaks down what we know so far, what this means for cattle producers, how the USDA is responding, and why consumers should not panic about the safety of the beef supply. The conversation covers the biology of screwworm, the challenges large ranches may face if infestations spread, potential market reactions, and the importance of communicating accurate information as news of the confirmation continues to circulate across the country. As always, John brings his unique mix of insight, humor, and straight talk to one of the biggest cattle industry stories of the year.
Takeaways:
A New World Screwworm case has been confirmed in South Texas
The confirmed case involves a single calf near the Texas-Mexico border
USDA has implemented a quarantine zone and continues sterile fly releases
Screwworm is a serious concern for cattle producers, especially large ranching operations
Screwworm is not a food safety issue and does not impact beef quality
Consumers do not need to be concerned about beef products entering the food supply
Large ranches with extensive grazing systems face greater management challenges
Ivermectin and other parasite control tools remain important prevention measures
Market reaction will depend largely on media coverage and producer perception
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Monday, June 08
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This fast-paced webinar covers critical updates to Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), how the 2026 changes will impact producers, and how to strengthen your coverage strategy amid drought, natural disasters, and market volatility.
Our expert, Samantha Cozza-Wright, breaks down:
2026 LRP updates, including changes for fed cattle and unborn calves
Clarifications to forage disaster exemptions for extended drought and natural disasters
Options to market cattle earlier under qualifying conditions without losing LRP eligibility
How PRF coverage complements drought-related risk management strategies
Updates to beginning farmer and rancher subsidies tied to recent legislation
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