Author Archives: Michael James Baker

Feeder auction results. Canandaigua Stockyards. March 2, 2024.

Compared to last month’s sale 500-700lb feeder steers traded 10.00 to 25.00 higher. 500-700lb feeder heifers traded 8.00 to 20.00 higher with good demand. Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (33% Steers, 6% Dairy Steers, 42% Heifers, 16% Bulls, 3% Dairy Heifers); 7% Replacement Cattle (16% Stock Cows, 81% Bred Cows, 3% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 51%.

Full report CSY_3.2.2024.

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

Weekly Livestock Auction Results. Empire Livestock, Bath. Feb. 29, 2024.

Compared to last week’s sale slaughter cows traded 9.00 to 11.00 higher. Holstein bull calves traded 80.00 to 115.00 higher. Beef cross bull calves traded 90.00 to 120.00 higher. Supply included: 40% Slaughter Cattle (9% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 3% Heifers, 82% Cows, 3% Dairy Heifers); 60% Feeder Dairy Calves (79% Bulls, 21% Heifers).

Full report: Bath_wkly_2.29.24.

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

Weekly Livestock Auction Results. Canandaigua Stockyards, Feb. 28, 2024.

Compared to last week’s sale slaughter cows traded 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Holstein bull calves traded 95.00 to 100.00 higher. Beef cross bull calves traded 100.00 to 110.00 higher. Supply included: 72% Slaughter Cattle (23% Steers, 3% Dairy Steers, 14% Heifers, 56% Cows, 1% Bulls, 4% Dairy Heifers); 28% Feeder Dairy Calves (79% Bulls, 21% Heifers).

Full report: CSY_wkly_2.28.2024.

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

Weekly Cattle Auction Results. Empire Livestock, Bath. February 15, 2024.

Compared to last week’s sale slaughter cows traded 5.00 to 8.00 higher. Holstein bull calves traded 10.00 lower. Beef bull calves 100.00 to 175.00 higher. Supply included: 54% Slaughter Cattle (91% Cows, 2% Bulls, 7% Dairy Heifers); 46% Feeder Dairy Calves (85% Bulls, 15% Heifers).

Full report: Bath_wkly_2.15.24

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

Weekly Cattle Auction Results. Canandaigua Stockyards. February 14, 2024.

Compared to last week’s sale slaughter cows traded 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Dairy bull calves traded 15.00 lower. Beef cross bull calves traded 10.00 to 50.00 higher. Supply included: 7% Feeder Cattle (33% Steers, 53% Heifers, 7% Bulls, 7% Dairy Heifers); 64% Slaughter Cattle (22% Steers, 4% Dairy Steers, 14% Heifers, 54% Cows, 4% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 29% Feeder Dairy Calves (89% Bulls, 11% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 0%.

Full report: CSY_wkly_2.14.2024

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, NY. February 10, 2024.

Compared to last month’s sale 500-700lb feeder steers traded 20.00 to 40.00 higher. 400-600lb feeder heifers traded 20.00 to 40.00 higher with good demand. Supply included: 87% Feeder Cattle (38% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 46% Heifers, 16% Bulls, 0% Dairy Heifers); 13% Replacement Cattle (10% Stock Cows, 74% Bred Cows, 6% Bred Heifers, 10% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 37%.

Full report: Bath_Fdr_2.10.2024

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

Weekly Auction Results. Empire Livestock Bath, February 8, 2024.

Compared to last week’s sale slaughter cows traded 2.00 to 8.00 lower. Dairy bull calves traded 20.00 to 50.00 higher. Beef cross bull calves traded 15.00 to 25.00 lower. Supply included: 4% Feeder Cattle (33% Steers, 67% Dairy Heifers); 43% Slaughter Cattle (4% Steers, 91% Cows, 3% Bulls, 2% Dairy Heifers); 53% Feeder Dairy Calves (87% Bulls, 13% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 33%.

Full Report: Bath_wkly_2.8.24.

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