Waverly Sales Company - Livestock

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

And here’s a little sneak peek of what you’ll see at the Lely Vector Open House today! Make sure to stop by the tent and grab a refreshment while learning about this state of the art feeding system on the Dietz farm in Nashua

06/19/2026

We are all set up and ready to see you at the Lely Vector Open House! Stop by and say hi from 2-7pm today!

06/19/2026

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Ice Cream Sundae: Many historians credit Iowa with serving one of the earliest ice cream sundaes in the 1880s, turning a simple dessert into an American classic.

Hybrid Corn: Iowa researchers and farmers played a major role in developing and popularizing hybrid corn, revolutionizing agriculture and dramatically increasing crop yields worldwide.

🌽 Agricultural Innovation Capital

Ethanol Fuel: Iowa became the nation's leader in corn-based ethanol production, helping pioneer alternative fuel technologies used across the United States.

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Advanced Farming Technology: Precision agriculture, GPS-guided equipment, and modern crop-management systems have all flourished in Iowa's farming communities.

🏡 Household & Consumer Innovations

Baby Bottle Improvements: Early innovations in infant feeding products helped shape the modern baby bottle industry.

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Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers: Iowa manufacturers helped advance lawn-care technology into the convenient machines millions use today.

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Television Advancements: Iowa-born inventor John Vincent Atanasoff helped lay foundations for modern computing, while Iowa innovators contributed to advances in electronics and communications.

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🚜 More Than Corn

People often joke that Iowa is nothing but cornfields stretching to the horizon.

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06/19/2026

What an auction! With 227 bidders from 32 states placing more than 10,000 bids, competition was strong from start to finish.

Ready to turn your vintage toys into cash? We're will be accepting consignments for our next Toy & Sign Auction July 20 & 21 in Readlyn Iowa.

06/19/2026

Reminder - Today is the day. We hope to see YOU there!! 🐄

The Lely Vector Open House is Just One Week Away!
📍 2875 Beaumont Ave., Nashua, IA
🕑 Friday, June 19th | 2–7PM
Free to attend and open to all!

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

June 16th 2026 SALES RESULTS

233 hd of Fat Cattle Sold

Fat Strs-
$261.25 / 1458 Ibs (2 hd) – John Nederhoff
$261.00 / 1505 lbs (1 Hd) – Brian Bahlmann
$261.00 / 1644 lbs (5 Hd) – Gary Schmitt
$260.25 / 1335 lbs (4 Hd) – Marvin Enabnit
$260.25 / 1517 Ibs (5 Hd) – Michael Neeley

Fat Hfrs
$260.25 / 1355 Ibs. (4 Hd) – Marvin Enabnit
$260.25 / 1415 Ibs (2 Hd) – John Nederhoff
$260.25 / 1565 lbs (2 Hd) – Gary Schmitt
$260.25 / 1477 lbs (6 Hd) – Kelly Peyton
$260.00 / 1528 Ibs (2 Hd) – Greg Showalter

Holstein – Swiss – Jersey - Dairy Fats
61 – Head
$244.25 / 1750 Ibs (2 Hd) – Marc Benning
$242.00 / 1656 Ibs (4 Hd) – Marc Benning
$239.25 / 1690 Ibs (4 Hd) – Jeff Francis
$237.75 / 1530 Ibs (1 Hd) – Chris Slaichert
$237.50 / 1818 Ibs (2 Hd) – Brad & Maria Hartkopp

FEEDERS – 104

STEERS (> 800 LBS.)
$345.00 / 860 Ibs (Blk - 2 Hd) – Martin Lauterbach
$310.00 / 980 Ibs (Char - 1 Hd) – Megan Brott

STEERS (600 – 800 LBS.)
$400.00 / 615 Ibs (Blk - 1 Hd) – L & L Farms
$380.00 / 715 Ibs (Mix - 3 Hd) – Gavin Kane

STEERS (400 – 600 LBS.)
$460.00 / 539 Ibs (Mix - 10 Hd) – Martin Lauterbach
$425.00 / 585 Ibs (Blk - 12 Hd) – L & L Farms

STEERS (< 400 LBS.)
$440.00/ 336 Ibs (Hol - 7 Hd) – Saak Family Farms
$435.00/ 346 Ibs (Hol - 5 Hd) – Saak Family Farms

HEIFERS (> 800 LBS.)
$330.00 / 860 Ibs (Blk - 1 Hd) – Gavin Kane
$320.00 / 880 Ibs (Blk - 1 Hd) – Ron Zimmerman

HEIFERS (600 – 800 LBS.)
$400.00 / 608 Ibs (Mix - 5 Hd) – Gavin Kane
$390.00 / 653 Ibs (Blk - 2 Hd) – Ron Zimmerman

HEIFERS (400 – 600 LBS.)
$470.00 / 440 Ibs (Blk - 1 Hd) – Sandy Sonne
$450.00/ 518 Ibs (Mix - 7 Hd) – Martin Lauterbach

HEIFERS (< 400 LBS.)
$500.00 / 390 Ibs (Blk - 1 Hd) - Ron Zimmerman
$500.00 / 398 Ibs (Blk - 2 Hd) - J & K Farms

Butcher Bulls 8 Hd
Top Bull – Blk - 1950 Ibs - $228.00 Cwt
High Yielding Bulls – $218.00 to $228.00 cwt
Breeder Bulls – No Test

Butcher Cows – 54 Hd
High Dressers Beef Cows – $188.00 to $195.00 cwt
High Dressers Dairy – $163.00 to $174.00 cwt
Old & Thin Cows $82.50 – $91.50 cwt

Char Baby Calves – $1700/hd.
Hol Baby Calf – No Test
Brown Swiss Bull Calf – No Test

Bred Cows – 14 hd. - Top - $3600 - Blk
Cow/Calf Pairs – 4 Pairs – Top – Blk - $3700

Weekly Reminders:
Fat Beef Sellers: Please obtain your BQA Certification (not transportation emphasis)
if you have not done so already.
Be sure to send us a copy of your completed certificate.
Thank you for your Business – we appreciate you!!

Reminder – our next Special Feeder Sale is
our grass special Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Send us your early listings & pictures today.

Ask us about our ACH/Direct Deposit form to receive your payment within 48 hours of the sale.

Send a message to learn more

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Early Listings for next sale - Tuesday June 16th:

*27 hd., strs/hfrs, blk/char/red/bwf, green-tagged, strs banned, 450-700 lbs., 240 lbs. of ground shell corn and free choice hay, see FB for pics (Lauterbach)

*20 hd., strs/hfrs, blk, 500-600 lbs., 1 x shots, 4 lbs. corn/protein mix, free choice hay & grass (Larson)

15 hd., Hol, 400 lbs., strs, no implants, full vax'd, dewormed/poured, corn & pellets, Vista Once Sq./Vista CD w Tipai/Bovishield Gold 5 (Saak Family Farms)

Send a message to learn more