Dressed FOB

The latest cattle on feed report, issued May 22 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Agricultural Statistics Service, was about what most ag economists expected. This file photo is from Hy-Plains Feedyard, LLC, taken in 2024. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Cattle Report, Livestock, Livestock Markets

High Plains cattle sales report

The High Plains area weekly weighted average direct cattle sales results for the week ending July 12, reported receipts of 57,501 head compared to 52,114 head a week ago. Read More

Photo courtesy of Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.
Beef, Livestock, Livestock Markets

High Plains cattle sales report

Grazing livestock on cover crops is one of the most efficient ways to improve soil fertility. (Courtesy photo.)
Beef, Cattle Report, Livestock, Livestock Markets

High Plains cattle sales report

High Plains cattle sales report

High Plains Cattle Sales Report

High Plains cattle sales report

High Plains cattle sales report

Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

(Photo by OSU Agriculture.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Cattle at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Feedlot wait for their feed rations from a truck driven by Sofia Canafoglia, a visiting scholar. (Photo by Chabella Guzman.)

High Plains cattle sales report 

Rule of thumb: For every degree below the lower critical temperature, a cow’s energy requirement increases by 1%. That’s assuming the cow is in a body condition score 5 or greater. (Photo courtesy of Purina.)

High Plains cattle sales report