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Feeder Auction Results. Canandaigua Stockyards, Sept. 28, 2024.

Buyer demand was good to moderate on a moderate supply of feeder cattle sales. Compared to the last sale 500-700lb feeder steers sold steady. 300-500lb feeder heifers sold steady. Supply included: 97% Feeder Cattle (35% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 19% Bulls, 2% Dairy/Beef Steers, 1% Dairy/Beef Heifers); 3% Replacement Cattle (14% Stock Cows, 36% Bred Cows, 14% Cow-Calf Pairs, 36% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 39%.

Full report: CSY_9.28.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder Cattle Auction Results. Canandaigua Stockyards, September 14, 2024.

Compared to last month’s sale 500-700lb steers sold 7.50 to 10.00 higher. 600-700lb heifers sold 12.00 to 22.00 lower. 600-800lb heifers sold 5.00 to 6.00 lower. Supply included: 91% Feeder Cattle (40% Steers, 2% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 13% Bulls, 1% Dairy Heifers, 1% Dairy/Beef Steers, 1% Dairy/Beef Heifers); 9% Replacement Cattle (64% Stock Cows, 13% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers,  7% Cow-Calf Pairs, 10% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 51%.

Full auction report: CSY_9.14.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder Auction Results. Empire Livestock, Bath. September 14, 2024.

Buyer demand was good to moderate on a moderate supply for the feeder cattle and replacement cattle sales. Empire- Bath sold graded feeder cattle during their board sale today, as well. Supply included: 84% Feeder Cattle (46% Steers, 5% Dairy Steers, 38% Heifers, 8% Bulls, 3% Dairy/Beef Steers); 16% Replacement Cattle (19% Stock Cows, 46% Bred Cows, 5% Cow-Calf Pairs, 30% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 43%.

Full report: Bath_Fdr_9.14.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder Board Sale Results. Empire Livestock, Bath, NY, September 14, 2024.

This program offers farm fresh cattle in larger lots. Feeder cattle were weaned and preconditioned to a specific protocol. They were evaluated and assigned USDA Feeder Calf Grades and videos of the cattle were available. Cattle remained on the farm until pick up as agreed upon by seller and buyer.

Full auction report: Bath_Board_Sale_9.14.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder cattle auction results. Canandaigua Stockyards, August 10, 2024.

Compared to the last feeder sale 600-700lb feeder steers traded 18.50 to 19.50 lower. 700-800lb feeder steers traded 17.50 to 30.00 lower. 500-600lb feeder heifers traded 5.00 to 17.50 lower. 600-700lb feeder heifers traded 25.00 to 30.00 lower. Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (30% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 44% Heifers, 23% Bulls, 2% Dairy/Beef Steers); 12% Replacement Cattle (24% Stock Cows, 39% Bred Cows, 18% Bred Heifers, 5% Cow-Calf Pairs, 13% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 48%.

Full report: CSY_8.10.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Cattle auction report. Cambridge Valley Livestock, July 16, 2024

Compared to last sale slaughter cattle sold 5.00-8.00 higher. Feeder dairy calves sold steady. In addition to slaughter cattle and feeder dairy calves, 8 dairy cows and 27 goats were sold. Supply included: 8% Feeder Cattle (69% Steers, 4% Heifers, 7% Bulls, 20% Dairy Heifers); 29% Slaughter Cattle (2% Steers, 1% Dairy Steers, 2% Heifers, 2% Cows, 5% Bulls, 7% Dairy Heifers, 3% Dairy/Beef Steers, 74% Dairy Cows, 5% Dairy Bulls); 63% Feeder Dairy Calves (90% Bulls, 10% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 43%.

Full report: CVLM_7.16.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.

Feeder cattle auction report. Canandaigua Stockyards, July 13, 2024.

Compared to the last sale 500-600 lb feeder steers stayed steady to firm. 600-700 lb feeder steers traded 10.00 to 12.50 higher. 400-500 lb feeder heifers traded 25.00 to 35.00 higher. 500-600 lb feeder heifers traded 5.00 to 20.00 higher. Supply included: 88% Feeder Cattle (54% Steers, 7% Dairy Steers, 29% Heifers, 5% Bulls, 2% Dairy/Beef Steers, 3% Dairy/Beef Heifers); 12% Replacement Cattle (21% Stock Cows, 24% Bred Cows, 21% Bred Heifers, 21% Cow-Calf Pairs, 14% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 55%.

Full report: CSY_7.13.2024.

Additional NYS cattle auction prices can be found at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions#NewYork.