Nebraska Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Most Recent Report
7/15/2023
Total Run: 13,157
Market Notes
Compared to last week steers under 600 lbs sold unevenly steady, 600-800 lbs sold 6.00 lower and over 800 lbs sold steady to 2.00 lower. Heifers under 600 lbs sold 10.00 higher, 600 to 800 lbs 1.00 to 5.00 higher and over 800 lbs steady. Demand was good throughout the week. Some buyers purchased several loads of cattle at one time to help back fill empty pens. Cost of gain still well over a dollar but that hasn't backed off bids from prospective buyers. Spotty rain showers continue across most of the western 2/3rd of the state. Very spotty rain showers continue in the eastern 1/3 of the state helping dryland crops to hang on. Many farmer/feeders hope the corn crop in the east will be good enough to at least chop for silage.Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (60% Steers, 40% Heifers); 2% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows); 5% Replacement Cattle (85% Bred Cows, 5% Bred Heifers, 5% Cow-Calf Pairs, 4% Heifer Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 91%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 7/3/2023 Last Year Total Receipts: 13,157 3,547 19,330 Feeder Cattle: 12,274(93.3%) 3,206(90.4%) 17,980(93.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 265(2.0%) 341(9.6%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 618(4.7%) 0(0.0%) 1,350(7.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | $-- | |||
| 400-500 | 322.5 | 332 | 335.5 | $1,496 |
| 500-600 | 240 | 320 | 328.5 | $1,760 |
| 600-700 | 264 | 288 | 309 | $1,870 |
| 700-800 | 254 | 269 | 281 | $2,019 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 310 | 310 | 0.0000 | $1,085 |
| 400-500 | 269 | 309 | 317 | $1,390 |
| 500-600 | 250 | 292 | 315 | $1,605 |
| 600-700 | 254 | 282 | 276 | $1,834 |
| 700-800 | $-- |
*Approx is the middle weight of the weight group multiplied by the mid point of the high and low for the group. It's meant as a quick method to see what cattle of that weight class are bringing per head.
Cows & Bulls
| Type | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Bulls | $ | $ | $ |