Nebraska Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
2/27/2021
Total Run: 36,465
Market Notes
Compared to last week, steers under 600 lbs sold 10.00 higher, 600 to 700 lbs sold steady, over 700 lbs sold 4.00 to 6.00 lower. Heifers under 600 lbs sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher over 600 lbs sold 1.00 to 5.00 lower. Demand was good for grass type cattle and replacement heifers with moderate to good demand for feedlot placements. Rapid snow melting throughout the week left sloppy and muddy pens around the state. But temps looking forward are to be in the 60’s and will help dry yard conditions up. Nebraska feedlots sales were slow to kick off as producers wanted sharply higher money for their show-list as cattle lost from 30 to 100 lbs during the bitter cold. By week’s close live sales sold steady at 114.00 and dressed sales 1.00 to 2.00 higher at 182.00. Nearby March corn as up 12.75 cents and closed at 5.55 on Friday.Supply included: 95% Feeder Cattle (59% Steers, 41% Heifers); 3% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows); 2% Replacement Cattle (63% Bred Cows, 37% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 71%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 2/15/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 36,465 17,477 24,123 Feeder Cattle: 34,673(95.1%) 16,623(95.1%) 20,998(87.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,164(3.2%) 482(2.8%) 1,151(4.8%) Replacement Cattle: 628(1.7%) 372(2.1%) 1,974(8.2%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 190 | 210 | 222 | $735 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 700-800 | $-- |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | $-- | |||
| 300-400 | 158 | 167 | 176 | $585 |
| 400-500 | $-- | |||
| 500-600 | $-- | |||
| 600-700 | $-- | |||
| 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 | $ | $ | $ |