Tulia Livestock Auction market report — October 22, 2026
Tulia, TX · Thursday sale · USDA report published 10/22/2026 · Sale days
Last year 20
vs last week −29.35
vs last week +10.54
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves remained mostly steady. Yearlings were not well tested last week. Demand was moderate to good. Several loads of reputation yearlings available in the offering.
USDA Market News reporter, October 22, 2026
Feeder steers — Oct 22
| Weight | Head | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | vs last week | vs last year | Unweaned $/cwt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300–399 lb | 21 | 365 lb | $519.05 | $1,896 | +6.08 | — | — |
| 400–499 lb | 18 | 445 lb | $431.67 | $1,922 | +14.33 | −4.38 | — |
| 500–599 lb | 70 | 549 lb | $389.41 | $2,136 | −29.35 | −3.80 | $388.00 (34 hd) |
| 600–699 lb | 37 | 659 lb | $354.31 | $2,336 | — | — | $327.49 (56 hd) |
| 700–799 lb | 66 | 770 lb | $351.08 | $2,703 | +10.54 | +0.08 | $319.00 (11 hd) |
| 800–899 lb | 83 | 847 lb | $337.46 | $2,857 | — | — | — |
Feeder heifers — Oct 22
| Weight | Head | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | vs last week | vs last year | Unweaned $/cwt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300–399 lb | 11 | 381 lb | $369.79 | $1,409 | — | −16.46 | — |
| 400–499 lb | 55 | 461 lb | $373.99 | $1,725 | +12.71 | −7.13 | — |
| 500–599 lb | 53 | 559 lb | $344.41 | $1,924 | −15.54 | +6.36 | $326.67 (12 hd) |
| 600–699 lb | 12 | 655 lb | $317.00 | $2,076 | −42.00 | −18.00 | $318.66 (46 hd) |
| 700–799 lb | 5 | 751 lb | $310.00 | $2,328 | — | — | — |
| 800–899 lb | 59 | 806 lb | $318.00 | $2,563 | — | — | — |
Slaughter cows — Oct 22
| Grade | Dressing | Head | Avg wt | Avg $/cwt | Range $/cwt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% | Average | 15 | 1,270 lb | $121.41 | $120.00–$126.00 |
| Boner 80-85% | Low | 1 | 1,165 lb | $115.00 | $115.00–$115.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1 | 1,465 lb | $115.00 | $115.00–$115.00 |
| Lean 85-90% | Average | 2 | 1,105 lb | $125.00 | $125.00–$125.00 |
| Lean 85-90% | Low | 2 | 1,083 lb | $112.67 | $110.00–$115.00 |
Price trends
Steers 500–599 lb Rising
- Latest (week of October 19, 2026)
- $389.41/cwt
- 4-week average
- $417.04
- 13-week average
- $395.51
- 4-week vs 13-week
- +5.4%
Steers 700–799 lb Steady
- Latest (week of October 19, 2026)
- $351.08/cwt
- 4-week average
- $342.54
- 13-week average
- $342.24
- 4-week vs 13-week
- +0.1%
Sales in 4 of the last 13 weeks.
Heifers 500–599 lb Rising
- Latest (week of October 19, 2026)
- $344.41/cwt
- 4-week average
- $354.72
- 13-week average
- $348.51
- 4-week vs 13-week
- +1.8%
Direction compares the 4-week average with the 13-week average: Rising +1% or more, Steady within ±1%, Easing −1% to −3%, Falling −3% or more. Weekly prices are head-weighted averages of Medium and Large No. 1 and 1–2 feeder cattle, regular lots.
The label describes recent prices; it is not a forecast. In our backtest of every barn since 2019 (about 35,000 barn-weeks), barns labeled Falling went on to beat other barns' average move over the next 13 weeks 61% of the time, and barns labeled Rising trailed it 56% of the time.
Last 52 weeks
Price history since 2019
When to sell: the seasonal pattern
5-weight steers
For 500–599 lb steers, prices since 2019 ran highest against their yearly average in Feb and Jan and lowest in Oct and Nov.
| Month | vs year avg | Pattern | Years above | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | +3.7% | 86% | 7 | |
| Feb | +4.3% | 86% | 7 | |
| Mar | +2.8% | 71% | 7 | |
| Apr | +3.5% | 86% | 7 | |
| May | +0.8% | 57% | 7 | |
| Jun | +2.0% | 71% | 7 | |
| Jul | +1.6% | 57% | 7 | |
| Aug | −0.8% | 62% | 8 | |
| Sep | −2.1% | 29% | 7 | |
| Oct | −4.9% | 0% | 7 | |
| Nov | −3.9% | 0% | 7 | |
| Dec | −1.1% | 43% | 7 |
7-weight steers
For 700–799 lb steers, prices since 2019 ran highest against their yearly average in Sep and Aug and lowest in May and Apr.
| Month | vs year avg | Pattern | Years above | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.5% | 57% | 7 | |
| Feb | +1.2% | 57% | 7 | |
| Mar | −1.8% | 43% | 7 | |
| Apr | −1.8% | 29% | 7 | |
| May | −2.6% | 29% | 7 | |
| Jun | +0.4% | 43% | 7 | |
| Jul | +2.4% | 71% | 7 | |
| Aug | +4.2% | 71% | 7 | |
| Sep | +4.8% | 86% | 7 | |
| Oct | +2.2% | 86% | 7 | |
| Nov | −0.3% | 33% | 6 | |
| Dec | −1.4% | 29% | 7 |
Recent sales
| Sale | Head sold | Steers 500–599 $/cwt | Steers 700–799 $/cwt | Heifers 500–599 $/cwt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 22 | 851 | $389.41 | $351.08 | $344.41 |
| Thu Oct 15 | 525 | $418.77 | $340.55 | $359.95 |
| Thu Oct 8 | 687 | $432.70 | — | $341.22 |
| Thu Oct 1 | 452 | $427.27 | $336.00 | $373.32 |
| Thu Sep 24 | 820 | $400.69 | — | $342.43 |
| Thu Sep 17 | 455 | $369.31 | — | $361.00 |
| Thu Sep 10 | 329 | $389.80 | — | $356.43 |
| Thu Sep 3 | 369 | $372.79 | — | $320.71 |
| Thu Aug 27 | 285 | $354.34 | — | $327.03 |
| Thu Aug 20 | 761 | $384.84 | — | $331.02 |
| Thu Aug 13 | 431 | $388.35 | — | $332.61 |
| Thu Aug 6 | 434 | $394.13 | — | $370.78 |
| Thu Jul 30 | 621 | $419.23 | $341.31 | $369.71 |
| Thu Jul 23 | 458 | $438.16 | $334.33 | $364.39 |
Nearby barns this week
| Barn | Distance | Sale | Steers 500–599 | Steers 700–799 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonestar Stockyards, Wildorado | 53 mi | Oct 20 | $373.95 | $340.00 |
| Cattlemen's Livestock Auction, Dalhart | 113 mi | Oct 22 | $414.30 | $356.01 |
| Producers Livestock, San Angelo | 227 mi | Oct 22 | $361.82 | $316.46 |
| Giddings Livestock Auction, Giddings | 413 mi | Oct 19 | $362.13 | $323.32 |
Sale days
| Sale | Latest report | Head | Sales in 52 weeks | USDA report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | October 22, 2026 | 851 | 46 | AMS_1954 |
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News, “Tulia Livestock Auction - Tulia, TX” (AMS_1954). See something wrong? Report a correction. Feeder prices are Medium and Large frame No. 1 and 1–2 cattle, $/cwt, grouped into 100-lb bands by average weight and weighted by head count. Value-added, unweaned and No. 2 lots are shown in their own columns; other lot types (fancy, fleshy, thin-fleshed, spayed, replacement) are left out. $/head = $/cwt × average weight ÷ 100.