After a slight pull-back last month, Holstein springer values have come roaring back, jumping more than $1,000/head on the top end in California. All reporting markets saw increases as producers continue to scramble in securing heifers. In addition to their regular weekly sale, Tulare Livestock Auction Yard in California reported values from their September 6 video auction of $3,250/head for a load of Texas-based Holstein springers, and $2,300-2,525/head for a load of Jersey springers from Texas. Holstein heifer calf prices continue to post wide ranges, while beef-cross calves are still hovering at highs in the neighborhood of $1,000/head in several locations nationwide.
| Springing Heifers | Heifer Calves | Beef Cross Calves | |
Location (sale date) | Supreme/Top | Approved/Medium | 90-120 pounds | 60-100 pounds |
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Turlock, Calif. (9-23-24) | $2,850-3,800 | $1,800-2,750 | -- |
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Lomira, Wis. (10-4-24) | $1,800-2,400 | $1,200-1,700 | $180-300 |
$680-990 |
Pipestone, Minn. (9-19-24) | $3,300-3,500 | $2,550-3,300 | $300-325 |
$375-725 |
New Holland, Pa. (9-26-24) | No report | No report | $725-900 |
$375-1,050 |
