Articles tagged under: Mitch Barthel

Lightweight Calves in Demand

Published November 1, 2024

The busy season has set in for Tri-County Stockyards and Perham Stockyards in central Minnesota. Lighter calves are seeing top prices this year. “We’re selling 400-550 pound steers bringing $3-to-$3.60 (per pound),” said owner Mitch Barthel. “Historically when I see…
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Strong Market for Dairy Springers

Published July 30, 2024

Springing dairy heifers are bringing top prices. "This dairy deal caught fire. Weigh-up cows have been high, baby calves have been high and a lot of these dairy heifers have been bred to beef bulls and it has shortened up…
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Cull Cows and Bulls at All-Time High

Published April 6, 2024

Cattle futures dropped to a three-month low this past week. Mitch Barthel, who owns the Perham Stockyards and the Tri-County Stockyards, is continuing to see strong prices at auction. With record values for 90 percent beef trimmings, weigh-up cows and…
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Cattle Markets See Seasonal Trends

Published November 14, 2023

Perham Stockyards and Tri-County Livestock owner Mitch Barthel reports the cash cattle price is following the futures market and a seasonal pattern lower. Barthel says buyers will wait until the ground freezes and crops are in the bin to fill…
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Perham Stockyards Celebrates 25th Anniversary Sale

Published October 3, 2023

The Perham Stockyards celebrated its 25th anniversary sale this past week. Owner and auctioneer Mitch Barthel enjoyed good support for the annual sale. "A lot of the same consignors bring anything from bred heifers, yearling cattle, and young-crop calves come…
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