Chuck Otte:

The 2015 Livestock and Project Auction brought in the highest number of participants in recent years. The 59 items sold, 25 livestock and 34 project items, was up 6 over the 2014 auction, 22 livestock and 31 projects. The premium total of $32,785 was up over last years $31,775. Average livestock premium was down slightly over 2014 but up compared to recent year average premiums. Average project premiums were up over 2014. Fair market value (floor value) of the livestock sold was $14,008.55 which is a decline from the record high levels seen in 2014 ($17,131.24). The sale was very well attended and the bidding was brisk! Auctioneers for the sale were Jay Brown, Rusty Taylor and Lynn Langvardt with Allen Dinkel also serving as a sale ringman.