USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News · Federal-State Market News Service, Sioux Falls, SD (LS-SF)
Receipts 3,121Last week 2,327Year ago 4,713
Compared to last week: best test on steers 850 to 1000 lbs 1.00 to 4.00 higher. Heifers not well tested either week for comparison. Very good demand for yearlings again this week. Mostly strings and loads of steers off grass in today's offering. Flesh condition light to moderate and quality average to attractive. An active market for this offering with many buyers in attendance and buying multiple loads to fill pens when offered. Wheat harvest is starting and haying still going strong in the area. Next feeder cattle sale is Friday, August 19.