Frequently Asked Questions

A few commonly asked questions from the livestock marketing community. Don’t see your question answered here? Contact us so we can help you reach your livestock marketing goals quickly!

 
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What sells when?

On Mondays, cattle, hogs and goats sell. Thursdays are sheep sales and the schedule varies seasonally. Check out the full schedule here:

Do I need to register to buy?

All buyers must be registered at the office prior to bidding. The office opens at 8 AM on sale days. Livestock will either be sold by the head or by the pound. The auctioneer will indicate which at time of sale.

How is payment accepted?

Payments are accepted in the form of cash or pre-approved checks. We do not accept credit cards. Payment is due upon conclusion of your bidding.

How do I sell?

Livestock can be delivered during receiving hours.


Monday Multi-Specie Sales - deliver livestock:

  • Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM

  • Sunday 8 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Monday 7 AM - 10:30 AM

Thursday Sheep Sales - deliver livestock:

  • Wednesday 8 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

We recommend planning ahead and coming early - there may be a line!

When you arrive, please pull your trailer to the right side of the building. You will see a receiving dock. A team member must be present before unloading animals.

Payments will be made available to pick up after sale conclusion or will be mailed to your address on file.

I want to purchase harvest ready livestock. How do I approach this?

Please fill out our contact form with as much detail as possible about what you are looking for (i.e. grassfed steer who is finished and harvest ready). Livestock such as this are sometimes available through the sale or we can assist you in sourcing directly from a farmer. Please allow up to 72 hours for a response during the business week.

Will you pick up or deliver my livestock?

Please contact us as soon as possible to schedule hauling. We will arrange a convenient time with you. We also have comfortable accommodations and readily available feed for a small fee if your livestock need to spend a few days at the auction in advance of the sale.

Do you sell horses?

At this time, we do not sell horses.

What documentation is needed to sell cattle?

A State of California Bill of Sale or Consignment must accompany all cattle delivered to the auction yard.