Ericson Livestock Auction report

The Ericson Livestock Auction, Ericson, Nebraska, reported receipts of 2,150 head selling on Dec. 1, compared to 4,794 head a week ago and 3,572 head last year, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Kearney, Nebraska.

Compared to a week ago, steers under 600 pounds were selling mostly steady and heifers were selling $3 to $6 lower with smaller than expected consignments due to winter storms moving into the trade area. Demand was good from the buyers in the seats with internet activity noticed. The calf and feeder supply included 55% steers and 45% heifers with only near 7% of the run weighing over 600 pounds.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 42 head, 352 lbs., 203.00; 103 head, 399 lbs., 216.00 thin fleshed; 12 head, 421 lbs., 192.00; 450 to 494 lbs., 185.00 to 195.00 (191.87); 42 head, 531 lbs., 180.25; 552 to 575 lbs., 171.00 to 182.25 (178.53); 554 to 587 lbs., 161.00 to 163.00 (161.52) fleshy; 20 head, 635 lbs., 152.00 calves; 71 head, 650 lbs., 163.50; 22 head, 702 lbs., 148.00 calves. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 7 head, 371 lbs., 180.00; 8 head, 484 lbs., 161.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 39 head, 338 lbs., 178.00; 146 head, 391 lbs., 182.00; 85 head, 434 lbs., 170.50; 459 to 485 lbs., 161.00 to 164.00 (162.06

321 head, 464 lbs., 174.00 thin fleshed; 516 to 546 lbs., 153.00 to 155.00 (153.55); 552 to 557 lbs., 146.00 to 149.00 (147.91); 609 to 612 lbs., 138.00 to 140.00 (139.04 calves.) Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 6 head, 372 lbs., 165.00; 9 head, 457 lbs., 154.00.