Feeder cattle auctions in Oklahoma are winding down for 2022, with many auctions closed for the remainder of December. USDA-AMS issued the final Oklahoma weekly auction summary for the year this past week.
Figure 1 shows the 2022 average prices for M/L, No. 1 steers, along with the weekly maximum and the final prices for mid-December. Feeder prices at the end of the year (green line) are at the annual maximum in December for steers under 550 pounds and above 850 pounds.
Prices for steers from 550-850 pounds…
