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Hereford cattle eating protein cubes to supplement nutrients from dry hay ahead of spring grazing turnout. (K-State Research and Extension)
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High Plains cattle sales report

The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales reported 55,688 head of cattle selling the week ending April 26, according to the USDA reporting services. Read More

Dave Begmeier
Auction Barns, Beef, Colorado, Cow Calf, Feeder, Iowa, Kansas, Livestock Markets, Markets, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Stocker, Texas

High Plains cattle sales report

Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
Livestock, Livestock Markets

High Plains cattle sales report 



Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Current with today’s cattle cycle, average days-on-feed have extended, and carcass weights are reaching all-time highs—equating to increased dressing percent, but not necessarily more pounds of saleable beef. (Courtesy photo.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Drones capture thermal images of cattle facilities. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

High Plains cattle sales report 

High Plains cattle sales report 

Cattle in a feed lot or feed yard. (iStock │ #1302314885 - Clinton Austin)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Cattle in a feed lot or feed yard. (iStock │ #1302314885 - Clinton Austin)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Cattle (Kansas State University Extension)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

High Plains Slaughter Report