Nebraska Weekly Livestock Auction Summary
Archived Report
7/23/2022
Total Run: 6,708
Market Notes
Compared to last week yearling steers sold steady and yearling heifers sold unevenly steady. Not enough light weight fall calves for an adequate market comparison. However, lower undertones were noted. Bulk of the calves under 400 were bawling spring calves. These bawlers are coming out of the SW part of Nebraska that is very dry. Some cattlemen are having to liquidate cows and calves as pastures are very dry. Baled hay reserves are tight and expensive if they must buy several loads to keep their cows fed. Some areas in SW Nebraska have not had ample rain since May of this year. Other areas of the state are dry, and downsizing has been taking place along with some producers have started to wean spring calves to save grass and keep cows in good condition. Nebraska feed lot live sales sold 2.50 to 5.00 lower at 139.00 to 143.50 and dressed sales sold 3.00 lower at 227.00.Supply included: 93% Feeder Cattle (59% Steers, 41% Heifers); 7% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%.
LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 7/11/2022 Last Year Total Receipts: 6,708 19,330 11,564 Feeder Cattle: 6,231(92.9%) 17,980(93.0%) 11,564(100.0%) Slaughter Cattle: 477(7.1%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) Replacement Cattle: 0(0.0%) 1,350(7.0%) 0(0.0%)
Feeder Steers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 220 | 253 | 264 | $633 |
| 300-400 | 222 | 246 | 256 | $860 |
| 400-500 | 203 | 229 | 242 | $1,028 |
| 500-600 | 195 | 211 | 236 | $1,160 |
| 600-700 | 204 | 208 | 236 | $1,355 |
| 700-800 | 174.5 | 195 | 206 | $1,463 |
Feeder Heifers
| Weight | Min | Avg | Max | Approx* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 | 216 | 238 | 245 | $596 |
| 300-400 | 194 | 219 | 237 | $768 |
| 400-500 | 177 | 203 | 217 | $911 |
| 500-600 | 164 | 180 | 180 | $992 |
| 600-700 | 162.5 | 179 | 190 | $1,165 |
| 700-800 | 152 | 176 | 185.5 | $1,317 |
*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 | $ | $ | $ |