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Superior Livestock- Bellringer Auction January 18th-20th

Superior Livestock Bellringer Auction- January 18th-20th 

Superior Livestock Auction hosted their Bellringer video auction live on January 18-20th from the Embassy Suites Northwest Ballroom in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cattle producers offered over 141,000 head of calves, yearlings and bred stock from 33 states for this auction. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through October 2023. Superior Livestock went live with the auction at 8 a.m. CT. The BellringerVideo Auction was broadcast in HD on SLA-TV, Dish Network Ch. 997 and streamed on Superior Livestock Auction’s Click to Bid website. Despite the market pressures last week the Bellringer Auction was met with an upwardly trending market report especially in the calf market.

Regions 1 & 2 Feeder Steers were well received by a wide buyer base. Early delivery steers were under pressure at $4 to $8 lower while deferred deliveries saw a steady demand. Feeder Heifers form the same regions followed with at $5 to $8 lower on early deliveries and fully steady on deferred deliveries. Regions 3/4/5/6 Feeder Steers and Heifers were met with some market resistance seeing prices at $5 to $7 lower delivering within the next week. However deferred deliveries witnessed steady prices. Program Steers and Heifers also saw a very uneven market with buyers being very selective in all regions. Regions 1 & 2 Weaned Calves were in strong demand with Steer Calves bringing $6 to $10 higher than last test. Heifers followed with advances at $7 to $10 higher. Regions 3/4/5/6 Weaned Calves also followed the upward trend large supply of grazing condition calves were well received at $6 to $10 dollars higher. Lighter weight under 500 pds saw advances of $15 to $20 dollars higher than last test.

Superior Livestock’s next offering is our Monthly Holstein Steer Auction Wednesday, February 1st at 3 p.m. CT live from our Superior Livestock Auction Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Our next Video auction is Thursday, February 2nd starting at 8 a.m. CT live from the Superior Livestock Auction Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. The consignment deadline for the February 1st Holstein Steer auction is Monday, January 30th. Be sure and visit www.superiorlivestock.com to view the online auction catalog. For a buyers’ number or more information on becoming a consignor please call the Hudson Oaks office at 800-422-2117.

Top Lots:

REGION 1 & 2 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:

Gumbo Flats Ranch, Fort Rice, ND.93 Feeder Steers @ 650#. Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus cows by Ellingson, Schmidt & Tokach Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $197.00, Jan 30-Feb 7 Del.

TBeef , White Sulphur Springs, MT. 630 Feeder Steers @ 700#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, Superior Progressive Genetics, Beef CARE Certified, Out of SimAngus cows by TBEEF SimAngus bulls. Selected for extraordinarily high MARB & $TI with emphasis also on CW. Some frozen ears. Less than 7 Red, depending on sort. Could be 100% Black hided upon request. Entered in Cattle Feeder Preferred at the Premier Level. $191.00, Jan 27-31 Del.

Kory & Shanan Kessinger, Akron, CO. 75 Feeder Steers @ 725#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Beef CARE Certified, Out of pred. Angus few Red Angus & Charolais cross cows, by reg. Lee Cattle Co. Black SimAngus, Kearnes Black SimAngus, Cardinal & Herbert Charolais bulls. Pred. Black hided w/a few Red & Charolais cross. $200.00, Jan 23-31 Del.

Kory & Shanan Kessinger, Akron, CO. 57 Feeder Heifers @ 710#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Beef CARE Certified, Out of pred. Angus few Red Angus & Charolais cross cows, by reg. Lee Cattle Co. Black SimAngus, Kearnes Black SimAngus, Cardinal & Herbert Charolais bulls. Pred. Black hided w/a few Red & Charolais cross. $187.00, Jan 23-31 Del.

P L & L, LLC , Sidney, MT. 130 Feeder Steers @ 750#. VAC PRECON, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, 100% Angus with a few BWF. Purchase verified by IMI Global & AngusLink. $200.00, Feb 5-15 Del.

Circle B LLC, Bighorn, MT. 329 Feeder Steers @ 775#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, Hereford Advantage, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Beef CARE Certified, Out of Black Angus cows by Feddes Hereford bulls. Approx. 99% BWF & Brockle Face, 1% Black. $206.50, Apr 5-15 Del.

Mark & Justin Niederklein, Daykin, NE. 62 Feeder Steers @ 800#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by Connealy, Baldridge & Fink Angus (Confidence Plus, Consensus 7229, Comrade, Hoover Dam, Trust Mark & Long Distance) bulls. $184.00, Feb 27-Mar 10 Del.

Snyder Farms , Hillrose, CO. 174 Feeder Steers @ 825#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Black Angus & Black Angus cross cows by reg. Amen, Haynes & McConnell Black Angus (Final Answer, Net Worth & In Focus) bulls. Approx. 3 Charolais Black Angus cross calves. $192.00, Feb 1-8 Del.

J.C. Davis Cattle Co. , Boise, ID. 71 Feeder Steers @ 850#. Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Black Angus & Black Angus cross cows by Riverbend Ranch, Thomas & 44 Farms Angus bulls. 100% Black & BWF. $203.50, Feb 1-25 Del.

Jim & Alicia Bentz, Drewsey, OR. 114 Feeder Steers @ 875#. Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus & Angus cross strs by Memory Angus Ranch & 44 Farms bulls. Bloodlines: OCC Emblazon, Mytty In Focus, Retail Product, Yield Grade, RR Hero 2418, Dateline & Danny Boy. 100% Black hided. Bulls purchased breed avg. or better for marble & ribeye EPDs. $200.50, Apr 10-30 Del.

Grant Smith, Springfield, CO. 270 Feeder Steers @ 900#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Beef CARE Certified, Out of home raised Red Angus cows by reg. Beckton Red Angus bulls. $200.00, Mar 13-25 Del.

Brad Heiting, Hay Springs, NE. 60 Feeder Steers @ 925#. Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus cows by high performance Angus & Kearns SimAngus bulls. $175.00, Jan 31-Feb 6 Del.

Brad Heiting, Hay Springs, NE. 65 Feeder Heifers @ 785#. Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus cows by high performance Angus & Kearns SimAngus bulls. $174.50, Jan 31-Feb 6 Del.

Read more: Superior Livestock- Bellringer Auction January 18th-20th

Superior Livestock- January 5th Video Auction

Superior Livestock January 5th Video Auction

Superior Livestock Auction hosted their video auction live on January 5th from the Superior Livestock Auction Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Cattle producers offered over 17,468 head of calves, yearlings and bred stock from 18 states for this auction. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through September 2023. Superior Livestock went live with the auction at 8 a.m. CT. The January 5th Video Auction was broadcast in HD on SLA-TV, Dish Network Ch. 997 and streamed on Superior Livestock Auction’s Click to Bid website. The first auction of 2023 was met with much anticipation and delivered a very bullish market report.

Started off the new year on a strong market with aggressive bidding on all classes. Region 3/4/5/6 Feeder Steers were steady to $6 higher on lighter weights and $3 to $10 higher on heavier weights. Heifers were also steady to $5 higher on all weights. Region 1 & 2 Feeder Steers were in short supply but were met with aggressive bidding. Strong showing for Beef Dairy Crosses moving out $15 to $25 higher than our last auction. Calves from all regions were $15 to $30 higher on lighter weights as much of the country’s grazing areas have received welcomed moisture.  

Superior Livestock’s next offering is our Bellringer Video Auction on January 18-20 starting at 8 a.m. CT each day live from the Embassy Suites Northwest in Oklahoma City, OK. Featuring 143,495 head of feeders, calves and bred stock. Be sure and visit www.superiorlivestock.com to view the online auction catalog. For a buyers’ number or more information on becoming a consignor please call the Hudson Oaks office at 800-422-2117.

Top Lots:

REGION 3, 4, 5, 6 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:

JK Farms, Welch, OK.77 Feeder Steers @ 650#. Black, BWF, Charolais cross & Red Angus cross. Approx. 75-85% Black hided. Could be a few with Brangus influence. True yearlings with lots of condition. $193.50, Jan 8-25 Del.

Warren Thompson, Byars, OK. 140 Feeder Steers @ 725#. VAC PRECON, English & English cross. Some carrying up to 1/8 ear, handful could show up to 1/4. Pred. Black hided. $183.50, Jan 09 Del.

Brett Britten, Groom, TX. 65 Feeder Steers @ 775#. Angus & Angus cross. Pred. Black hided. Approx. 80% home raised, balance purchased. $184.00, Jan 07 Del.

Drywood Cattle, Garland, KS. 66 Feeder Steers @ 800#. VAC 45+, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Charolais & Charolais cross cows by Harris Ranch Red Angus bulls. May be few with a tic of ear, depending on sort. May be 1 Black hided. $192.00, Jan 7-18 Del.

Drywood Cattle, Garland, KS. 76 Feeder Heifers @ 700#. VAC 45+, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Charolais & Charolais cross cows by Harris Ranch Red Angus bulls. Seller retained most or all heifers with a tic of ear for replacements. May be few with a tic of ear, depending on sort. May be a few Black hided. $186.00, Jan 7-18 Del.

Brandon Roenbaugh, Lewis, KS. 98 Feeder Steers @ 825#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, English & English cross. 100% Black Angus & BWF. Buyers option on 4 Red, RWF & 1 Hereford. $189.00, Feb 20-Mar 2 Del.

CRX Cattle Inc., Friona, TX. 180 Feeder Steers @ 850#. VAC PRECON, Angus cross & Charolais cross. Approx. 75% Black, 25% Red & Charolais. 1/8 to no ear. $185.00, Jan 16-30 Del.

CRX Cattle Inc., Friona, TX. 600 Feeder Heifers @ 750#. VAC PRECON, Angus cross & Charolais cross. Approx. 90% Black, 10% Red & Charolais. 1/8 to no ear. $174.00, Feb 1-10 Del.

Kevin & Tyler Alpers, Hudson, KS. 60 Feeder Steers @ 875#. VAC 60, Out of Angus, Angus cross & Angus Charolais cross cows by Smokey Hill Charolais & Lazy H Angus bulls. Sires represented GAR Surefire & SCC Cash 5128. Approx. 60 hd out of 195 hd total AI sired by Wall Street, Quaker Hill Manning or Connealy Legendary. 100% Charolais cross. $177.50, Jan 6-13 Del.

Read more: Superior Livestock- January 5th Video Auction

Superior Livestock Auction- November 17th Video Auction

Superior Livestock Auction – November 17, 2022

 

Superior Livestock Auction hosted their video auction live on November 17th from the Superior Livestock Auction Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Cattle producers offered over 26,000 head of calves, yearlings and bred stock from 21 states for this auction. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through August 2023. Superior Livestock went live with the auction at 8 a.m. CDT. The November 17th Video Auction was broadcast in HD on SLA-TV, Dish Network Ch. 997 and streamed on Superior Livestock Auction’s Click to Bid website. The market continues to guess which will prevail the drought conditions or herd rebuilding; if Superior’s market report and bred stock offering are any indication herd rebuilding and optimism are returning with a bullish market report seen across all classes of cattle.

Regions 3/4/5/6 Feeder Steers witnessed strong demand and higher prices across all weights. Lighter steers under 700 pds were $4 to $8 higher and heavier weights saw an increase of $12 dollars higher. Feeder Heifers were also in strong demand moving at $3 to $6 higher than last test. Regions 1&2 Feeder Steers and Heifers were only lightly tested but saw a demand at $5 to $7 higher. Beef Dairy Cross also were in high demand being rewarded at $8 to $10 higher. Regions 1&2 Weaned Calves were again in limited supply.  Regions 3/4/5/6 Weaned Calves were well received with lighter weights under 550 lbs being fully steady to $6 - $15 higher. There was a strong buying on Bred Heifers seeing premiums at $2,000 per head.

Superior Livestock’s next offering is our December 1st Video Auction live from our Superior Livestock Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Then, tune into the Weekly Video Auction on December 8th at 10 a.m. CT followed by our Monthly Holstein Steer Auction at 11 a.m. CT & Sheep Auction at 12 p.m. CT live from our Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Consignment deadline for the December 1st Video Auction is November 19th & the deadline for our Weekly, Holstein & Sheep Auctions is Tuesday, December 6th. Be sure and visit www.superiorlivestock.com to view the online auction catalog. For a buyers’ number or more information on becoming a consignor please call the Hudson Oaks office at 800-422-2117.

 

Read more: Superior Livestock Auction- November 17th Video Auction

Superior Livestock Auction- December 1st Video Auction

Superior Livestock Auction – December 1, 2022

 

Superior Livestock Auction hosted their video auction live on December 1st from the Superior Livestock Auction Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Cattle producers offered over 26,000 head of calves, yearlings and bred stock from 23 states for this auction. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through August 2023. Superior Livestock went live with the auction at 8 a.m. CDT. The December 1st Video Auction was broadcast in HD on SLA-TV, Dish Network Ch. 997 and streamed on Superior Livestock Auction’s Click to Bid website. Lighter trading last and moisture over much of the Midwest provided a very optimistic market for Superior Livestock’s December 1st Video Auction.

Regions 3/4/5/6 Feeder Steers were met with a very strong demand and were $4 to $6 higher than last test. Buyer participation was also noticeable stronger on Feeder Heifers from the same regions moving out at $6 to $8 higher. Regions 1 & 2 were only lightly tested but were $5 to $10 higher on limited sales. Beef dairy crosses were well received at $10 to $15 higher on over 6,000 head of steers and heifers. Regions 1 & 2 Weaned Calves were rewarded with premiums $7 to $10 higher than our last offering. Regions 3/4/5/6 Weaned Calves ready for grazing were in high demand; calves under 600 lbs were $10 to $20 higher and calves over 600 lbs were $7 to $12 higher.

Superior Livestock’s next offering is our Weekly Video Auction on December 8th at 10 a.m. CT followed by our Monthly Holstein Steer Auction at 11 a.m. CT & Sheep Auction at 12 p.m. CT live from our Superior Livestock Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Then, tune into our December 15th Video Auction live from our Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Consignment deadline for the December 8th Weekly, Holstein & Sheep Auction is Tuesday, December 6th & the deadline for our December 15th Video Auction is Monday, December 5th. Be sure and visit www.superiorlivestock.com to view the online auction catalog. For a buyers’ number or more information on becoming a consignor please call the Hudson Oaks office at 800-422-2117.

TOP LOTS:

REGION 3, 4, 5, 6 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:

Hillwood Land & Cattle Co., Fort Worth, TX.53 Feeder Steers @ 690#/ 20 Feeder Heifers @ 585# $8.00/CWT Back. VAC 45, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of 44 Farms Angus based cows by 44 Farms Angus bulls. 100% Black or BWF. $221.00, Dec 5-13 Del.

McNew Farms, Bucyrus, MO. 74 Feeder Steers @ 700#. VAC 45 & VAC PRECON, BQA Certified, Angus & Angus cross, some Charolais cross & some Red Angus. Approx. 90% Black hided. $194.00, Dec 5-14 Del.

Foster Family Livestock LLC, Montgomery City, MO. 65 Feeder Steers @ 750#. English, English cross & some Exotic cross. $175.00, Dec 19-31 Del.

Foster Family Livestock LLC, Montgomery City, MO. 70 Feeder Heifers @ 700#. English, English cross & some Exotic cross. $167.00, Dec 19-31 Del.

Eric Waters, Waurika, OK. 128 Feeder Steers @ 775#. VAC PRECON, approx. 85% Black hided, balance Red & Charolais cross. Approx. 25% English, 50% will have 1/8 ear & 25% will have up to 1/4. $175.00, Dec 5-21 Del.

Howland Living Trust, Ellis, KS. 64 Feeder Steers @ 800#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of SimAngus cross cows by reg. Cow Camp Ranch SimAngus bulls. 98% Black & 1 Red hided. $184.00, Dec 5-6 Del.

MNZ Farms, Exira, IA. 116 Feeder Steers @ 825#. Angus & Angus cross. 100% Black & BWF. $186.00, Dec 12-14 Del.

Read more: Superior Livestock Auction- December 1st Video Auction