Regional Cattle Auction Reports...
For Tuesday, October 7th - Updated weekly on Wednesday
Reported by the USDA Market News... “Click” links to view entire report
North Central:
Miles City Livestock Commission Auction - Miles City, MT
This Week: 2,334
Last Reported: 1,136
Last Year: 1,784
Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were too lightly tested develop any market trend. Steer calves over 450 lbs offered the best comparisons this week selling sharply higher, in a narrow comparison. Heifer calves were too lightly tested last week to develop an accurate market trend, however higher to sharply higher undertones were noticed. Demand was mostly good to very good for moderate offerings.
Winter Livestock Auction - Riverton, WY
This Week: 3,030
Last Reported: 1,951
Last Year: 3,458
Compared to last Tuesday on a Calf and Yearling Special; few cows and bulls with no market comparisons (Cows and Bulls will sell on Fridays) Yearlings on a light test with only few comparisons available, 1000 lb plus steers steady instances 20.00 higher. Most advances on feeder steers weighing 350 lbs instances 20.00, other steer calves steady instances 4.00-6.00 higher, over 600 lbs instances 14.00-25.00 higher. Feeder heifers over 350 lbs higher overtones 14.00-18.00 higher, replacement quality heifers most advances with instances 20.00 higher. Demand very good with good buyer participation.
South Central:
Winter Livestock - La Junta, CO
This Week: 2,163
Last Reported: 1,263
Last Year: 2,236
Trade activity and demand was good. Feeder steers sold mostly 5.00 to 7.00 higher with instances of sharply higher across all weight classes. Feeder heifers sold mostly 8.00 to 9.00 higher with instances of sharply higher across all weight classes. The next regular sale will be next Tuesday October 14, 2025.
OKC West Livestock Auction - El Reno, OK
This Week: 2,553
Last Reported: 7,435
Last Year: 7,313
Compared to last week: Steer calves 4.00-10.00 lower except 500-600lbs 20.00 higher. Heifer calves unevenly steady. Quality mostly plain. It's October, and much like the changing weather, cattle prices have become inconsistent as buyers grow more cautious due to calf health concerns.
Lonestar Stockyards - Wildorado, TX
This Week: 1,531
Last Reported: 1,238
Last Year: 1,358
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers traded mostly steady on limited comparable sales. Steer and heifer calves traded mostly firm to 5.00 higher. A bigger run of calves was on offer today due in part to the Texas Angus Association Calf sale bringing in some high quality calves. Notable discounts were applied to short weaned or unweaned calves as we move into October and the weather becomes more volatile. Trading activity was moderate to active on good buyer demand. Slaughter cows and bulls traded weak on a light test.
Midwest:
Ozark Regional Stockyards - West Plains MO
This Week: 1,759
Last Reported: 1,749
Last Year: 1,927
Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers were not well tested however undertones were unevenly steady. Steer and heifer calves sold 8.00-12.00 higher with spots 20.00 higher. Demand was very good on a light to moderate supply. The largest draft of the day was 155 head of 615 lb. steers that sold for 390.50 which was 10.50 higher than a 92 head comparable draft last week.
Southeast:
Mid-State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL
This Week:
Last Reported:
Last Year:
No sale reported.
Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA
This Week: 356
Last Reported: 252
Last Year: 440
Compared to a week ago, Slaughter cows 4.00 to 7.00 higher, Slaughter bulls 3.00 to 5.00 higher, Replacement cows mostly steady, Feeder steers 3.00 to 6.00 higher, Feeder heifers 4.00 to 6.00 higher, Feeder bulls 5.00 to 7.00 higher.
Blue Grass Stockyards - Lexington, KY
This Week: 320
Last Reported: 678
Last Year: 928
Compared to last Tuesday the feeder market appeared stronger in spots with a smaller, but average quality offering. No trends in the feeder steer market due to limited head to head comparisons, however the yearling steers appeared stronger and with good demand. Feeder heifers 400-500 lbs were 4.00 to 6.00 higher, while the 500-600 lbs heifers were steady with a limited supply and good demand.
