
Mitchell Livestock (Mitchell, SD) delivered one of the most historic sales in its history on June 12th, setting the market ablaze with an astonishing 33 new all-time price records across a wide range of weight classes. The barn posted new national highs for 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10-weight steers, showcasing the sheer depth of demand and reaffirming Mitchell’s status as a bellwether for feeder cattle pricing.
The most remarkable action occurred in the heavier weights—9-weight steers set 8 new records, and all top 10 record prices for 10-weights were shattered during the sale, accounting for 18 new records just between those two categories. Among the standout sales were 24 head at 600 lbs bringing $408.00, 41 head at 709 lbs at $366.00, 15 head at 922 lbs fetching $307.50, and 56 head at 1,036 lbs topping the charts at $287.35—each establishing a new national benchmark for their respective classes.
About Mitchell Livestock
For over a century, the Herrmann family has been deeply rooted in the cattle industry. Seven years ago, Jarrid and Patrice Herrmann built on this legacy by acquiring Cherokee Sales Company in Oklahoma and expanding to Mitchell, South Dakota, with a thriving livestock marketing facility.
About Superior Steel Sales
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Source: Rob Cook, NationalBeefWire.com