Ericson Livestock Auction report

The Ericson Livestock Auction, Ericson, Nebraska, reported receipts of 1,980 head selling on Sept. 29, compared to 1,605 head Sept. 15 and 2,350 head last year, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Kearney, Nebraska.

Compared to the Sept. 15 sale, heifers over 850 pounds were selling steady to $5 higher. Demand was good from the buyers in the seats with internet activity noticed. The calf and feeder supply included 60% heifers with near 63% of the run weighing over 600 pounds.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 406 to 448 lbs., 202.00 to 211.00 (207.67); 23 head, 488 lbs., 188.00; 500 to 533 lbs., 186.00 to 191.00 (187.82); 39 head, 538 lbs., 180.00 full; 18 head, 527 lbs., 197.00 thin fleshed; 583 to 593 lbs., 172.50 to 180.00 (177.18); 623 to 649 lbs., 170.00 to 174.00 (171.75); 613 to 641 lbs., 165.00 to 180.00 (174.98) calves; 16 head, 664 lbs., 169.00; 736 to 746 lbs., 164.50 to 170.75 (169.29); 6 head, 763 lbs., 159.00; 17 head, 766 lbs., 169.50 thin fleshed; 13 head, 894 lbs., 150.00; 915 to 934 lbs., 149.50 to 150.50 (150.32). Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 5 head, 550 lbs., 172.00.

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 383 to 396 lbs., 189.00 to 191.00 (189.65); 425 to 430 lbs., 176.00 to 184.00 (179.45); 451 to 473 lbs., 167.00 to 178.50 (174.03); 500 to 528 lbs., 159.50 to 167.00 (160.82); 563 to 585 lbs., 156.00 to 164.50 (160.34); 619 to 627 lbs., 161.50 to 163.00 (162.12); 7 head, 717 lbs., 149.25 fleshy; 733 to 744 lbs., 154.00 to 160.25 (159.57) thin fleshed; 41 head, 758 lbs., 157.50; 21 head, 810 lbs., 150.50; 63 head, 808 lbs., 157.50 thin fleshed; 850 to 881 lbs., 147.50 to 154.50 (152.94); 900 to 944 lbs., 140.00 to 146.75 (143.58); 10 head, 1005 lbs., 135.50.

Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 1, 10 head, 453 lbs., 191.00; 7 head, 787 lbs., 131.00.