decatur livestock market report

Yep you guessed it, our ole dependable enemy the Fall Armyworm has been reported in Wise County. Here locally, six weight stocker steers ranged from $140-152 while heifers were from $115-125. In the Cattle Market as of 5-14-21 Slaughter Cattle steady at $119. In the Cattle Market as of 6-26-21 Slaughter Cattle back down to $120. Anyway go out and take a look at your pastures and hayfields every day if possible. Go visit www.decaturlivestockmarketllc.com and check out the new and very much improved website Cows look to be in decent shape and calving season has started for some while others will be starting any day now. There are areas that are dry and short, but lots of places there are still some pretty decent grazing available. Mostly mixed grass hay containing winter grass with some coastal and other assorted grasses, some good, some bad. Aug Live Cattle up $0.50 $122. June Live Cattle up $2 at $119. National Daily Direct Slaughter Cattle Neg. Go to our website and look under my Ag/pasture management tab. As for our cattle its that time of year for working our spring calves and some have, and some havent. Decatur Livestock Market as of 9-6-21 Our annual Fall Roundup Special Replacement Sale is going to be October 23. To be included in this segment, cattle must be weaned a minimum of 45 days and arrive at DLM yards by the Saturday prior to the sale. Some producers were busy this past week over seeding some coastal pastures for winter grazing using no till drills. So there are pockets here and there that are hurting for moisture but overall the rain was good and sure perked up the grass. One said he was using up a lot of his excess hay reserves, after making a bumper crop last year. I have a good online Zoom cattle program on the subject of weaning calves and culling cows to be held next Tuesday, Oct 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 so get signed up at fallbeefcattlemanagementprogram.eventbrite.com If the weaning segment dont help you this time it will for years to come. The few corn farmers we have got their crop stuck in the ground over the last couple of weeks and it too has been slow in emerging. Click Here to View Market Reports Support Your Local Arkansas Livestock Auction. If you season your bulls for 60 to 90 days you should have a backup bull or two anyway, depending on the size of your herd. It just depended on your location and at my house on that ole bald hill it did stick to the grassy surfaces for a couple of hours and then just like that, it was gone. Talking to a couple of farmers last week they said their wheat pastures that got planted early look ok, but a lot of fields are just sitting there with not much growth, or at least not the normal growth they usually see. Remember Decatur Livestock Market has a great market for those kinds of calves that are truly weaned for 45 days and having a good vaccination program is a huge bonus and will help your calves top the market. Kill on weeds is sporadic at best with not enough drying time before a rain or heavy dews being the main culprit, and too much water the other. I always liked branding time and having the cowboys out to help with spring roundup. This time I really dont know which is better to tell you the truth. The weather has been a little strange so far this year, really for the last couple decades or more, but whos counting. They need some leaf area to get an effective kill rate. Nov Feeder up $2 at $159. I look for them to get most of it harvested before long with hotter temps and very little chance of rain in the forecast. Its just going to take some time but this fall or possibly by next spring, barring another winter stormageddon, they should start getting back into shape like we like them. Soil temps have been in the low to mid-sixties this past week, so I look for all Bermudagrasses to start coming on soon. When in doubt, leave the cattle out! You just have to find one you trust and that works for you. Those that had them bad went ahead and cut their hay even though it wasnt very tall just to keep the Armyworms from getting it. The annual Fall Roundup Special Replacement Sale is going to be October 23. Aug Feeder Futures up at $151. It is just downright swampy, boggy and muddy with water standing everywhere and all creeks and rivers out of banks. They were running low or out of inventory on many items by weeks end because trucks couldnt deliver more, and some feed mills shut down to save natural gas. I looked at several wheat pastures and there were tell signs of the winter storm a couple weeks ago. If you have not weaned your calves by now, I think I would get that done soon. But if you havent already rolled it up that may be hard to do with more rain in the forecast for first of this week, and next week too. Sudan patches have made lots of hay this year too, and with the exception of some that got rained on, its been pretty decent hay. Always works for me, but hey, Youre the Boss! Not many bred cows offered; pairs steady. Widespread rain across the state certainly helped improve the outlook for grass grazing. I always preach value added calves are better and will put some extra dollars in your pocket. We made a lot of hay in 2020 with most of it being good quality but you never know just how good it is unless you have it tested. The market was steady compared to last week. I want to talk about mobile apps that are available for farmers and ranchers to use, and they can be a good tool when you figure out which ones are reliable and accurate. Best grade Slaughter cows steady $2-5 higher. Stocker Cows. If we dont break some records on calf weights it will surprise me! Good response and demand for the bred cows and pairs that were advertised. By cutting it in the boot stage this will give you the highest protein and energy levels to make the best quality hay. We are set to get more today and sprinkled on me coming into work early this morning. Additional USDA Reports. Cattle are looking a lot better now with a little grazing available in most areas. Thank goodness we had plenty of Ozarka bottled water (5 gal kind) since the water tasted horrible and the well dont work without electricity. Feed yard Closeouts at $45 in the red. In 1920 there was no phone, internet, computer, TV-you get the picture! Feeders down $2-5, Six weight calves sold $2-6 lower with not a lot of movement. From humans to cattle to vehicles these last 100 years have been extraordinary, and I havent even mentioned technological and medical advances. Check our website at wise.agrilife.org for all my good information on controlling Grasshoppers and Fall Armyworms, and other buggers. It only takes one bite for them to bloat up and go down. It was a welcomed sight as it was becoming rather dry and worrisome for producers. Some weaning/shipping has been delayed because of muddy conditions as well. There have been some that have had to go ahead and wean their calves and there will be a lot more calves going to town towards the middle to the end of October as usual. It gets pretty busy here in Decatur! Value-Added is the way to go Boss! Reports from our neighbors in Cooke County right north of us, a farmer said that yields are all over the place from the 70s, to some spots making in the 180s and test weights are average. There is rain in the forecast for this week so lets pray we get a little. Our native and introduced grasses should be taking off after this rain event if we can keep the soil and nighttime temps above 65 and 60 degrees, respectively. Spraying for weeds has been a challenge this time and weeds were sporadic in coming up. We received some more rain last Tuesday and Wednesday to start off November the right way. Decatur Livestock Market as of 11-1-21. They look excellent and depending on the strength of the grass, their calves should weigh up good come weaning, which is right around the corner. Feedyard Closeouts at $70 in the red. Most pastures are in good shape, and this has been a year to remember! Well, a lot of us received some of the white stuff Sunday and accumulations were from not much, to a little more than others. Aug Feeder Futures up $2 at $159. To me the corn doesnt look great, but its about ready to harvest, and the milo wont be far behind. Strong demand for lightweight steers and heifers to finish grazing out some wheat that came on later than normal. They were a huge problem before the rain and still are in most places. Steer calves sold steady to $lower under 600 lbs but Steers weighing more than 600 lbs. Speaking of Coastal Bermuda Fields, I looked at several yesterday along the way and no sign of it breaking dormancy as I suspected, but it sure wont be long now. On our grazing wheat its pretty much done for, and seed wheat looks pretty decent where it didnt get freeze damage. Decatur Livestock Market as of 4-25-22. Most everyone has already applied a herbicide with their fertilizer to their hayfields and grazing pastures and some got a decent kill. You either love it or hate it depending on your pasture management strategies. Decatur Livestock Market as of 4-5-21Another good week for the market, Calves/yearlings were steady on all classes. High demand for packer cows and bulls. 750 lb Feeder steers at $153 and 550 lb Stockers steady at $166. A lot of good, weaned, value added stockers and calves were run through Decatur Livestock Market yesterday. Visual appraisal is the best observation route to determine if you have had a frost. Gulf Coast Livestock Market 6/28/2023. Report totals this morning range from half an inch to well over 4 inches. With the widespread rain last week, prices on stocker steers and heifers was steady to higher compared to last week. 750 lb Feeder steers steady at $139 and 550 lb Stockers steady at $164. In the Cattle Market as of 6-11-21 Slaughter Cattle steady at $120. I noticed we are in an area flood watch from 7am tomorrow morning until 7pm Thursday evening. Aug Feeder Futures up $1 at $159. More is in the forecast as a cool front blows in on Wednesday. The calf market was steady to $7/cwt higher with the 459 head in the weaned segment being well received. Cattle look good with cows fat and happy and giving lots of milk to those strapping calves on side. Only if we could find calves to run as stockers as there are not many available right now, but that will change come October when more will be weaned off and put on pasture. Also, if your grazing wheat or other types of lush winter pasture keep some Hi Mag mineral out at all times, so you can hopefully avoid Grass Tetany, AKA grass staggers. Some are very useful, some not. It seems technology has caused all this. Most of our hay is decent enough and requires little to no supplementation yet there are some that are feeding different types of supplements from cubes to liquid feed and protein tubs to meet the required nutrients for their cattle. I hope there is no sprouting going on in the head from these wet conditions. The real question is can we produce enough product in the future to feed the exploding population growth! Breds and pairs steady. This will benefit all landowners and even those that lease or manage land. An experience I dont care to repeat! You may decide to just fatten up those little Fall Armyworms and save your money. Demand for weaned calves was strong as expected for this time of the year. They make one for just about everything nowadays. I tell you what, it was coming down so hard I could barely see the highway in places, and of course it was pooling too. You can register at https://wise.agrilife.org/ Please register and join us! If you put down some weed killer with residual you should get the most of them. Doggone its always something kicking our farmers and ranchers on the shinbone! You may have plenty of hay and grass this year for you and all your neighbors. Make sure your bulls are still getting the job done. A lot of folks may wean and hold their calves this time to take advantage of all the grass they have, and why not! Its a great resource for you. In the Cattle Market as of 11-12-21 Slaughter Cattle, up another $2 at $132. The annual fall roundup special replacement sale, is this Saturday, October 23 and starts at 12 noon. It sure was a good rain and will help tremendously. We are assessing the damages and losses that occurred during the winter storm, if you dont mind sending me your reported losses, needs, and assessment of damages, I would appreciate it. Wheat to harvest can be planted up into November if necessary, but preferably much earlier. In the Cattle Market as of 1-23-21 Slaughter Cattle traded at $111.00. Steer calves $1-2 higher with heifers $3-5 higher. Cattle have been here since the beginning of time and yes cattle numbers have increased over time. Its been a strange winter and spring as far as weather and growing conditions are concerned. Packer prices also continued the upward trend that began last week. Feed yard Closeouts at $47 in the red. A good start to the new year! I look for the fall run to be heavy by end of the week and next too as we approach Thanksgiving. Its hard to say how many pounds per acre of forage was made with all the different size bales these days and the bale weights varying so much. Cattle were starting to lose some condition with the hot and dry weather the last couple of weeks with temps at or over 100. I poured out 7 tenths of an inch with water running down the bar ditch and reports range from .5 to 1 inch throughout the county, with a few spots receiving a little more. If you havent had yours tested, I would highly recommend it, so you know how to supplement your cows come winter if and when needed. Packer market was steady. They are attacking lawns too and I have calls every day about what to use around the home. sold steady to $5 higher. Ideally, we want the cow to have two to three months to dry up and flesh up before calving again. Where damage was the worst farmers tried to cut and bale for hay but mother nature didnt want to cooperate as far as rainfall is concerned on many days. Sometimes we feel unappreciated for the sacrifices and trials we go through as ranchers, but hey, at the end of the day, we love what we do and wouldnt want to do anything else! My ponderosa was needing a rain there, so I was glad to hear the news. Boy its just a busy world and no one gets to stop and smell the roses anymore! It is getting cooler today and we are only about 15-20 days away from our first official freeze, but some areas have already received a little frost with the cooler weather the last couple of weeks. 3 weight steers/bulls experienced the most gains as wheat buyers try to fill orders. Many have taken advantage of the good grass crop we have had, but you dont wont to wait too long as the calves could become stale, not to mention pulling down the cow before calving in a couple of months. The moisture we received in whatever form was much needed as winter pastures were looking rough. There are lots of good value-added programs to choose from, but the main thing is how you wean them (I have found that fence line weaning is best) and giving them the shots they need to attract buyers and encourage them to buy your calves. 600 lb heifer calves-weaned at $ and unweaned at $. All our grass is going south for the winter and growth is all but come to a halt. Average soil temp last week was 71. High yield cows $63-73, bulls $91-103. Feed yard Closeouts at $20 in the black this week. Coastal Bermuda is starting to come out in pastures and hayfields but at a slow pace. At least for now!! Overseeded pastures and hayfields are in the same shape with little to no grazing available. Other folks around report they got a good six tenths to an inch over the two little systems that moved through. And that usually happens when we have nigh time temps above 60 for several days. Feedyard Closeouts at $84 in the red. Along with the high temps the humidity was brutal this weekend out working. But our winter pastures are looking better by the day with all this moisture and especially grazing wheat. May Feeder Futures down $2 at $132. But Im not complaining, just stating the facts. I thought that cattle coming out of the storm look pretty decent considering the snow, ice and how brutally cold it got. Stocker operators report calf numbers being low for this time of year with limited grazing available. Samples must be received no later than Friday, August 20th at 5pm. Some have some winter grass and some dont have as much. Speaking of hay, our Wise County Hay Show is coming up on September 2nd so mark your calendars and get signed up to attend. The market on stockers was a little softer today with feeders remaining steady. The key is having good help and I was blessed in that department and it always went smoothly for the most part. I have experienced it both ways. Cows look to be in real good shape for the most part with calves making some gains on the winter grasses, especially if fertilized. And Boy Howdy, everyone could use another good rain at the moment. Our agency has several mobile apps such as Grazing and Pond Calculators, Farm Pond mgmt., Aquaculture, Quail, Feral Hogs and more. Aug Live Cattle up $1 at $121.50. Oct Live Cattle steady at $126. Demand still strong for good, young bred cows and pairs, just not many offered today. Aug Live Cattle up $1 at $123. Its time to haul it to the haystack and get ready for a second cutting if youre lucky. All classes of steers were higher and heifers were steady to a little lower. A good selection of bred cows w/prices advancing $50-$150. Feedyard Closeouts were $114 in the red. Cattle still look good considering the dry spell but the gain on calves has slowed some. Oct Live Cattle at $120. Ha! Milo is almost complete with the exception of some late planted crops. As we always say its all about timing on controlling weeds and unwanted grasses and this year it was tough to know the right time to apply. Stocker Calves at $161. The live oak trees that we were all worried about being killed by the arctic storm, from what I see are putting on new growth, slowly but surely. Some producers have had cows on their wheat pastures while a few have had some stockers turned out, both trying to make it last until the warm season grasses take off. I received numerous calls from folks last week on the millions of eggs covering patio furniture, barns, lights and a lot of other fixtures, along with questions on what is laying all those eggs! Unbelievable it sure is green for the first of August! I did see a couple of hay cutters laying it down while it was coming a good little shower?. Cattle are in great shape with cows and calves mud fat, and they have been all year. Wheat harvest has begun but working around all the rain and muddy fields the last couple of weeks has been challenging. Aug Feeder Futures up $5 at $160. Feedyard Closeouts at $111 in the red. Stocker calves are looking great too and really been putting the weight on here lately but without moisture they will run out of grass soon enough and it will be time to ship. Wheat harvest got started with one day in the field last week, but they were making ruts, and that was on high ground. We received about half an inch over the county on Sunday night as a cool front blew threw the majority of Texas. The sale starts at 9:00am. This has been one of the best years that I can remember as far as weather conditions during the growing season. I have talked to folks that reported seeing them both in the southern and northern parts of the County! If you have Armyworms and need some help determining threshold levels or what to spray, be sure and contact me or take a look in Martys Toolbox for the latest information on these little buggers, along with products that work best. Be sure to do a BSE (Breeding Soundness Exam) on your bulls before turnout. Be sure to check out our website for consignment info. Thats almost a 6 billion increase in 100 years. Really not many calves have come to town according to buyers and especially the kind they are looking to turn out. Had a good selection of light weight calves that were well received with prices being higher on 2-3 weights. We have produced a lot of forage for grazing and lots of hay this year with all the excess moisture in the late winter/spring. You should have your bulls turned out by now, unless youre one that never takes them out. I was going slow and taking extra precaution as I was hauling 4-H kids. Local 600 lb Steers ranged from $1.25 to $1.37 while 600 lb heifers ranged from $1.20 to $1.29, both depending on quality, kind, and fill. Looks like we could get more today and tomorrow too. You can also have that pasture to store your bulls, in order to help eliminate the problems that come with not seasoning your boys! bred cows and pairs steady with not many young, take-home kind of cows offered. Its hard to believe August is almost here as we look out across the pastures. We are in a freeze watch for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, so hoping that doesnt burn the corn and milo thats up. He said what he planted for grazing was sure coming up good as the ground temps are still warm and they had enough moisture to get it up. This time of year, is the time to worry about these, especially Prussic acid. I have met a lot of good folks and I really look forward to jumping out of the bed and getting started every morning so I can help someone solve their issues, problems, with sound advice, and having a friendly conversation! Drift should be paid close attention to so as to minimize damage to nontarget plants. That is why I preach about testing your hay so you know what you have as far as crude protein and energy (TDN), and therefore know how to supplement, or if its needed at all. In the cattle market as of 1-1-21 No comparisons due to the holidays on calves, slaughter cows and bulls. The large feedlots for the most part began in the 50s and have grown to over 26,500 nationwide. Texas Cattle Auctions. Mid Tex Livestock 6/21/2023. Decatur Livestock Market as of 5-3-21 The market rebounded from last weeks downward trend. We received about a half inch on Sunday and then on Tuesday night and all day Wednesday we received a very nice rain of from 2.5-3.5 inches over the entire county! So Get r done. 750 lb Feeder steers off $1 at $156 and 550 lb Stockers steady at $166. And this moisture might get them to put some more in the ground this week. On the Milo he said some was headed out and beginning to turn while some was still trying to boot, and thats even within the same field. Wheat farmers wrapped up the dismal wheat harvest last week. Pasture grass is on the decline as growth is slow as expected this time of year. Decatur Livestock Market New Year.New Look.New Name It was time for a change to our website! Some weed seeds will germinate when soil gets to that range at a two-inch depth, so heads up. Then the rain came in the late winter and spring going into summer with cooler than normal temperatures and delayed planting of corn and milo, and delayed wheat harvest. Weed control is hit and miss this year as some are up and some are not. With the wheat growing like it is, the market on stocker steers and heifers continued the upward trend that started last week Feeder steers and heifers were steady to a little cheaper. Rain totals this morning were only a few tenths in Decatur, with the east side of the county getting around a half inch on average. What cattle I saw this morning look pretty good for the most part. It was tough getting the fertilize and weed killer put out, along with getting it cut and baled from the numerous rains we had throughout the spring and summer seasons, and the test results I have seen show it. There are some hayfields left here and there where it rained a little, or in the lowlands that still have some green color. With all this inflation it sure is hard to make it pay, and keep the wolf away! If the grass stays good and holds out I figure a lot of folks will hold their claves longer on the cow, or wean, hold, and graze, to take advantage of putting some extra weight on them, and use up the grass. A lot of folks were busy last week frantically cutting and baling hayfields, regardless of how high or thick it was, in order to get it before it bakes or the Fall Armyworms destroy it, or both. This was caused mainly due to delayed harvest because of rain. The futures being down the limit towards the end of last week as well as today combined with the temperature fluctuations that signal fall arriving did not help the prices on unweaned calves. Its raining this Monday morning with a 100% chance all day. Feedyard Closeouts at $95 in the red. Most everyone is feeding lots of hay and some supplements too depending on how good their hay is this time. Who is the Boss here? Decatur Livestock Market as of 8-16-21 the market was stronger compared to last week. It was snowing to beat the band up there! When the Miller moths migrate, they come in from the south so that means we more than likely have them in between too. Jan Feeder Futures at $137. We received a deluge of rain last Tuesday and Wednesday as it pounded the county on both days. Were a good way off from the first frost so there is time to get a little more growth on our grass if it will rain soon. Time will tell but I like to think Agriculture is here to stay the test of time! 201 were here. Send me an email if you dont mind. Cows and calves look real good and most everyone has worked their herd by now at spring branding in between the rain events. The annual Fall Roundup Special Replacement Sale is going to be October 23. Money? The cattle are fat as mud and cows are raising some big ole strapping calves this go around. Its dangerously powerful stuff! Stocker calves are doing good too on some pretty good mixed grass pastures, and forage sorghum. It was brutal and Wise County temps dipped down as far as 6 below zero in most areas on Tuesday morning with wind chills in the negative 20s all day. I noticed a few weaning their fall born calves this weekend, and boy the calves looked in great shape, and big! Some are dead and some barely hanging on but hopefully will pull through. When the winds hit our place, it was blowing a good stream of leaves off the trees, then the rain came for about 10-15 minutes. In the dryer areas, I keep thinking I will see someone put out some hay but if they have, I missed it. Temperatures were right on the borderline of freezing or just above freezing most of the day which prevented it from hanging around very long. In the Cattle Market as of 7-23-21 Slaughter Cattle steady at $120. 750 lb Feeder steers down $2 at $156 and 550 lb Stockers up $1 at $174. Pastures are perking back up and should get a little more growth on them before frost next month. Slaughter cows sold mostly mostly 1.00-4.00 higher. 5-7 weight steers and heifers were steady. I stayed on the tractor (no cab) and in the feed truck most of the day feeding cattle, and breaking ice on the tanks and water troughs twice a day. In the Cattle Market as of 11-5-21 Wow Slaughter Cattle, up $4 at $130. I did run into a downpour just north of Decatur that lasted about 5 minutes one day last week, Ill be danged if I can remember the exact day. 5 Area Daily Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Negotiated. Hay grazer and Sudan fields look good too where it is not drowned out. Marty Morgan, Wise County Ag Agent for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service marty.morgan@ag.tamu.edu or call 940-627-3341. Cattle Buyers are willing to pay a little more for a good program and calves that are straightened out, on the gain, and have less chance of getting sick on them. The rains received the week before sure was nice and will definitely help going into winter. While It was 31 degrees in Amarillo, it was in the 60s here in north Texas. Their last sale of 2021 will be Monday, December 13 First Sale of 2022 will be Monday, January 3 and will begin receiving cattle for this sale on Saturday, January 1. Its not as tall, but its thick and leafy and will make some excellent hay especially if it was fertilized again. We have made a lot of hay this year, that is a fact, and some of it is good quality hay. As of a week ago Liquid (UAN) 32-0 was at $450/ton, 24-6-12 is a popular blend of dry and at $535/ton, and if you need some 18-46-0 (DAP) well its $700/ ton! You dont have to enter the contest to attend so if you would like to come just for the education, CEUs and lunch then the Cost is $15 per person, and you may call our office to sign up. 750 lb Feeder steers down at $138 and 550 lb Stockers down at $167. Decatur Livestock Market as of 8-31-21 Compared to last week, our market on stocker calves was higher with feeders remaining steady. It didnt last very long as it was fast moving. 750 lb Feeder steers at $136 and 550 lb Stockers at $166. My wife and I had generators that kept our refrigerator, lights and microwave going, and thank God for a gas stove to cook on and for heat. Grasshoppers have been a problem in some areas as well and I have great information on them too. Horn Livestock Future Donor Extravaganza Online Sale 7-3-23 Monday, July 3, 2023; 1ELEVEN CATTLE CO FALL BRED FEMALE SALE 6-22-23 Thursday, June 22, 2023; Jensen Show Cattle 06-22-2023 Thursday, June 22, 2023; Matt Lautner Cattle Embryo and Semen Sale 6-14-23 Wednesday, June 14, 2023; Cream of the Crop 2023 Friday .

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