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AUCTION SUMMARY
Ft. Pierre Livestock Auction
7,028 Ft. Pierre, SD
Friday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 400-500 lbs | 532.50-645.00 | 400-500 lbs | 492.50-542.50 |
| 500-600 lbs | 466.00-546.00 | 500-600 lbs | 411.00-485.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 444.00-491.00 | 600-700 lbs | - |
| 700-800 lbs | 353.00-399.00 | 700-800 lbs | 361.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 366.00-377.50 | 800-900 lbs | 325.00-338.00 |
Crawford Livestock Market
5,257 Crawford, NE
Friday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 300-400 lbs | 655.00-705.00 | 300-400 lbs | 570.00-610.00 |
| 400-500 lbs | 532.00-595.00 | 400-500 lbs | 470.00-520.00 |
| 500-600 lbs | 455.00-547.50 | 500-600 lbs | 406.00-432.50 |
| 600-700 lbs | 395.00-476.00 | 600-700 lbs | 400.00-407.50 |
| 700-800 lbs | 355.00-380.00 | 700-800 lbs | - |
Herreid Livestock
3,270 Herreid, SD
Friday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 456.00-514.00 | 500-600 lbs | 385.00-465.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 435.50-481.50 | 600-700 lbs | 388.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 386.75-398.00 | 700-800 lbs | 362.50 |
| 800-900 lbs | 370.00-384.00 | 800-900 lbs | 341.00-363.50 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 350.75-372.50 | 900-1000 lbs | 330.50-355.50 |
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE LIVESTOCK FUTURES SETTLEMENT
Monday
| Live Cattle | Change | Feeder Cattle | Change | ||
| Oct | 241.850 | 1.600 ▲ | Oct | 372.950 | 1.000 ▲ |
| Dec | 243.650 | 1.825 ▲ | Nov | 372.675 | 0.975 ▲ |
| Feb | 244.525 | 1.700 ▲ | Jan | 369.175 | 0.125 ▼ |
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE GRAIN FUTURES SETTLEMENTS
Monday
| Corn | Change | Soy Beans | Change | ||
| Dec | 4.2325 | 0.0075 ▲ | Nov | 10.3175 | 0.1225 ▲ |
| Mar | 4.3700 | 0.0050 ▲ | Jan | 10.5000 | 0.1325 ▲ |
| May | 4.4525 | 0.0025 ▲ | Mar | 10.6400 | 0.1325 ▲ |
KANSAS CITY BOARD OF TRADE
Monday
| Wheat | Change | ||||
| Dec | 4.9000 | 0.0150 ▼ | |||
| Mar | 5.0950 | 0.0150 ▼ | |||
| May | 5.2300 | 0.0200 ▼ | |||
ESTIMATED DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Monday | 95,000 | Friday |
| Week Ago (est) | 106,000 | Steer & Heifer: 71,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 120,000 | Cow & Bull: 21,000 |
| Wk To Date (est) | 95,000 | Saturday |
| Last Week (est) | 106,000 | Steer & Heifer: 7,000 |
| Last Year (est) | 120,000 | Cow & Bull: 2,000 |
Monday, October 20
5 AREA WEEKLY ACCUMULATED WEIGHTED AVG CATTLE PRICE
| As of 10:00 am | Head Count | Avg Weight | Avg Price |
| Live Steer | 35,072 | 1,556 | 239.82 |
| Live Heifer | 13,750 | 1,366 | 239.83 |
| Dressed Steer | 6,256 | 1,026 | 372.43 |
| Dressed Heifer | 1,461 | 879 | 372.21 |
DAILY ESTIMATED CUTOUT VALUES
| 600-900# | Choice | Select | Choice/Select Spread |
| Current Cutout Values: | 369.18 | 353.46 | 15.72 |
| Change from prior day: | +2.41 ▲ | +3.19 ▲ |
DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Monday | 95,000 | Friday |
| Week Ago (est) | 106,000 | Steer & Heifer: 71,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 119,716 | Cow & Bull: 21,000 |
| Wk To Date (est) | 95,000 | Saturday |
| Last Week (est) | 106,000 | Steer & Heifer: 7,000 |
| Last Year (est) | 119,716 | Cow & Bull: 2,000 |
Cattle prices are climbing, but not every producer is seeing the benefit. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan and John Campbell unpack the latest market trends and the growing impact of vertical integration across the beef industry. They discuss how market concentration is squeezing independent producers, what it means for the future of food supply, and why it’s time for ranchers to take a stand for fair competition. From the sale barn to the Capitol, this episode digs into what’s really shaping the cattle market today.
Takeaways:
The cattle market has seen consistent price increases this week.
Vertical integration is leading to a concentration of power in the food supply.
Independent producers are facing significant challenges due to market monopolies.
Producers need to be proactive in voicing their concerns to representatives.
The current market dynamics are influenced by weather and feed availability.
There is a need for a more balanced approach to food production and supply.
The concentration of the market can lead to vulnerabilities in food security.
Producers should engage in discussions beyond local coffee shops to effect change.
The importance of self-sustainability in the agricultural sector is paramount.
The future of independent producers depends on restoring competition in the market.
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