Lexington Livestock Market report

The Lexington Livestock Market, Lexington, Nebraska, reported receipts of 3,156 head selling on June 22, compared to 2,524 head on June 8 and 1,930 head last year, according to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News Service, Kearney, Nebraska.

There were not enough comparable offerings at the June 8 sale, so a trend is not applicable. However a higher undertone was noticed. Demand was good from the buyers in the crowd. The calf and feeder supply included 92% steers with near 98% of the run weighing over 600 pounds.

Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 269 to 285 lbs., 650.00 to 675.00 (661.31) per head; 8 head, 830 lbs., 130.00 fleshy; 931 to 947 lbs., 138.10 to 144.10 (142.60); 16 head, 930 lbs., 130.00 fleshy; 174 head, 961 lbs., 140.00; 1014 to 1028 lbs., 127.75 to 132.50 (132.24).

Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 258 to 280 lbs., 475.00 to 550.00 (507.38) per head; 54 head, 783 lbs., 120.00 fleshy; 870 to 884 lbs., 116.50 to 117.10 (117.04) fleshy. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 9 head, 845 lbs., 116.50.