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Nebraska Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Archived Report

1/23/2021

Total Run: 45,580

Market Notes

Compared to last week steers under 600 lbs sold steady to 6.00 higher. Over 600 lbs sold 4.00 to 6.00 lower. Heifers under 500 lbs sold sharply higher, 500 lbs offering sold 2.00 higher. Over 600 lbs sold mostly 3.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good with buyers actively buying at weeks close as the CME cattle futures traded sharply higher on Friday and corn sold sharply lower on the day. For the week CME Feb cattle was up 3.95 and closed at 116.72 and Mar feeders was up 8.32 and closed the week at 137.25. Grass cattle buyers were readily procuring cattle for summer turnout as were cattlemen at area ranches at the bred cow and heifer sales reported this week. Price for bred females were firm this week as some top-quality genetics were sold across the state. Nebraska feedlots sold bulk of their show list as live sales from 109.00-110.00 and some dressed sales at 173.00.

Supply included: 89% Feeder Cattle (57% Steers, 0% Dairy Steers, 43% Heifers, 0% Bulls); 3% Slaughter Cattle (100% Cows); 8% Replacement Cattle (67% Bred Cows, 33% Bred Heifers, 0% Cow-Calf Pairs). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 66%.

LIVESTOCK SUMMARY Current Week Last Reported 1/11/2021 Last Year Total Receipts: 45,580 45,012 33,988 Feeder Cattle: 40,733(89.4%) 43,113(95.8%) 27,390(80.6%) Slaughter Cattle: 1,164(2.6%) 776(1.7%) 1,389(4.1%) Replacement Cattle: 3,683(8.1%) 1,123(2.5%) 5,209(15.3%)

Feeder Steers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 180 202 218 $707
400-500 178 197 209 $887
500-600 $--
600-700 $--
700-800 $--

Feeder Heifers

Weight Min Avg Max Approx*
200-300 $--
300-400 147 171 185.5 $597
400-500 145.5 176 186.5 $793
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 $ $ $

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