Compared to two weeks ago, steers under 650 lbs sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower on a thin test. Over 650 lbs sold 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Most weights of heifers under 800 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher except a smooth 600 lbs heifer sold 6.00 higher. Heifers over 800 lbs sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Demand was good from a light crowd of buyers. However, the internet was very active. Higher CME cattle boards and lower corn futures help push some weights of cattle a little higher. Dry conditions continue in eastern Nebraska with many producers and livestock owners hoping for a little moisture in the very near future. Quite a few farmers are doing spring tillage and fertilizing fields.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 653 | 170.58 | 1,115 | 17thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 779 | 164.89 | 1,284 | 800 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 568 | 157.00/cwt | 157.00–157.00 | 892 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | — | 749 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 1,071 | 39 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 426 | 183.50/cwt | 183.50–183.50 | 782 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 728 | 149.91/cwt | 147.00–150.50 | 1,091 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 513 | 176.46/cwt | 175.00–179.00 | 905 | 35 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 584 | 169.50/cwt | 169.50–169.50 | 990 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 916 | 146.44/cwt | 145.00–147.35 | 1,341 | 293 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 672 | 175.33/cwt | 173.50–176.50 | 1,178 | 60 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 726 | 159.77/cwt | 159.00–160.50 | 1,160 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 833 | 142.94/cwt | 140.50–144.50 | 1,191 | 164 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 633 | 149.50/cwt | 149.50–149.50 | 946 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fancy | — | 772 | 172.00/cwt | 172.00–172.00 | 1,328 | 140 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 777 | 159.48/cwt | 159.00–161.00 | 1,239 | 17 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 435 | 206.00/cwt | 206.00–206.00 | 896 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 865 | 153.75/cwt | 153.75–153.75 | 1,330 | 73 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 685 | 158.00/cwt | 157.00–159.00 | 1,082 | 47 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 635 | 166.03/cwt | 165.00–168.00 | 1,054 | 102 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 753 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,130 | 120 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 589 | 180.18/cwt | 179.50–181.00 | 1,061 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 473 | 198.83/cwt | 198.00–200.00 | 940 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 707 | 171.75/cwt | 171.75–171.75 | 1,214 | 38 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 902 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 1,254 | 128 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 761 | 157.80/cwt | 156.00–158.00 | 1,201 | 103 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Thin Fleshed | — | 487 | 179.00/cwt | 179.00–179.00 | 872 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 622 | 186.50/cwt | 186.50–186.50 | 1,160 | 79 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 535 | 188.02/cwt | 185.00–191.00 | 1,006 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 565 | 190.05/cwt | 184.00–193.25 | 1,074 | 60 |
Compared to two weeks ago, steers under 650 lbs sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower on a thin test. Over 650 lbs sold 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Most weights of heifers under 800 lbs sold steady to 3.00 higher except a smooth 600 lbs heifer sold 6.00 higher. Heifers over 800 lbs sold 2.00 to 5.00 lower. Demand was good from a light crowd of buyers. However, the internet was very active. Higher CME cattle boards and lower corn futures help push some weights of cattle a little higher. Dry conditions continue in eastern Nebraska with many producers and livestock owners hoping for a little moisture in the very near future. Quite a few farmers are doing spring tillage and fertilizing fields.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 568 | 157.00 | 157.00 |
| 39 | — | 749 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 426 | 183.50 | 183.50 |
| 23 | — | 728 | 147.00–150.50 | 149.91 |
| 35 | — | 513 | 175.00–179.00 | 176.46 |
| 5 | — | 584 | 169.50 | 169.50 |
| 164 | — | 833 | 140.50–144.50 | 142.94 |
| 47 | — | 685 | 157.00–159.00 | 158.00 |
| 102 | — | 635 | 165.00–168.00 | 166.03 |
| 120 | — | 753 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 128 | — | 902 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 633 | 149.50 | 149.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 103 | — | 761 | 156.00–158.00 | 157.80 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 487 | 179.00 | 179.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 293 | — | 916 | 145.00–147.35 | 146.44 |
| 60 | — | 672 | 173.50–176.50 | 175.33 |
| 17 | — | 777 | 159.00–161.00 | 159.48 |
| 13 | — | 435 | 206.00 | 206.00 |
| 73 | — | 865 | 153.75 | 153.75 |
| 5 | — | 473 | 198.00–200.00 | 198.83 |
| 38 | — | 707 | 171.75 | 171.75 |
| 79 | — | 622 | 186.50 | 186.50 |
| 22 | — | 535 | 185.00–191.00 | 188.02 |
| 60 | — | 565 | 184.00–193.25 | 190.05 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 726 | 159.00–160.50 | 159.77 |
| 9 | — | 589 | 179.50–181.00 | 180.18 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 140 | — | 772 | 172.00 | 172.00 |