Ericson/Spalding, NE Livestock Auction Market

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Kearney, NE    Sat Jan 19, 2013    USDA-NE Dept of Ag Market News

Ericson, NE - Ericson Spalding Livestock Auction
Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 01/19/2013

Receipts:  1100    Last Week:  5225    Year Ago:  2900

Special bred heifer and cow auction consisted mostly of black angus, a
few red and char bred to black bulls.  A good crowd on hand today with
another warm day in the area.  Demand was good for all offerings with
high internet activity.  Next Auction January 26th feeders at 10:30.

Cows-Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1: Young 1315-1463 lbs with 95-150
lbs calves $1485-$1525. 

Bred Cows: Medium and Large 1: Heifers 959-1161 $1400-$1625.  Young
971-1135 lbs $1140-$1280, 1122-1293 lbs $1460-$1765. Middle aged 1081-
1267 lbs $1060-$1110, 1233-1476 lbs $1200-$1350. Short/Solid 1304-1460
lbs $1135-$1230.  Broken Mouth 1174-1448 lbs $875-1157.  Late Mix Aged
990-1389 lbs $1140-$1325.


Source:  NE Dept of Ag - USDA Market News Service, Kearney, NE
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