Superior Livestock Video Auction results — October 15, 2026
Fort Worth, TX · Sale October 15, 2026
Compared to the last sale: Not enough current FOB trades to establish trends. CME feeder cattle futures for October closed 3.00 higher compared to the last sale, on October 1st. Demand good. Recent rainfall across the Southern Plains has improved moisture conditions. Producers are beginning to see wheat come up and grass pastures are starting green up again. Supply included: 60 percent from the South Central region, 19 percent from the South East region, 9 percent from the Northeast/Upper Midwest, 7 percent from the North Central region, and 5 percent from the West region. Deliveries are current through April 2027. Current delivery is 14 days from the last day of the video and is up to and including October 29, 2026. Many Beef on Dairy cattle sold with an .90-1.20 right slide.
USDA Market News reporter, October 15, 2026
Supply included: 98% Feeder Cattle (46% Steers, 21% Dairy Steers, 25% Heifers, 0% Dairy Heifers, 5% Beef/Dairy Steers, 3% Beef/Dairy Heifers); 2% Replacement Cattle (9% Bred Cows, 91% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle over 600 lbs was 49%. Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 0-3% pencil shrink or equivalent, with a 0-30 cent slide > 600 lbs and 0-50 cent slide < 600 lbs.
Feeder steers by delivery month
| Weight | Head | Avg wt | All deliveries $/cwt | Current | From Oct | From Nov | From Dec | From Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400–499 lb | 105 | 485 lb | $478.00 | — | $478.00105 hd | — | — | — |
| 500–599 lb | 1,133 | 530 lb | $427.12 | $433.44957 hd | $393.0090 hd | $392.5086 hd | — | — |
| 600–699 lb | 649 | 647 lb | $373.53 | $376.0083 hd | $374.17126 hd | $372.88440 hd | — | — |
| 700–799 lb | 1,564 | 733 lb | $353.69 | $354.45441 hd | $352.09200 hd | $353.68923 hd | — | — |
| 800–899 lb | 1,957 | 829 lb | $335.24 | $340.21609 hd | $337.89805 hd | $325.74543 hd | — | — |
| 900–999 lb | 226 | 939 lb | $322.19 | $306.0053 hd | — | $327.14173 hd | — | — |
Feeder heifers by delivery month
| Weight | Head | Avg wt | All deliveries $/cwt | Current | From Oct | From Nov | From Dec | From Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400–499 lb | 105 | 475 lb | $400.00 | $400.00105 hd | — | — | — | — |
| 500–599 lb | 223 | 556 lb | $372.13 | — | $345.0068 hd | $384.03155 hd | — | — |
| 600–699 lb | 568 | 649 lb | $336.84 | $347.0080 hd | $325.0036 hd | $349.36227 hd | $322.50225 hd | — |
| 700–799 lb | 810 | 747 lb | $327.63 | $323.37200 hd | — | $334.40470 hd | — | $311.00140 hd |
| 800–899 lb | 409 | 812 lb | $312.67 | — | $309.47351 hd | $332.0058 hd | — | — |
By region of origin
| Region | Steers 500–599 | Steers 700–799 | Heifers 500–599 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North CentralCO, IA, MT, ND, NE, SD, WY | — | — | — |
| Northeast/Upper Midwest (Great Lakes)CT, DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI | — | — | — |
| South CentralKS, MO, NM, OK, TX | $429.48948 hd | $354.811,307 hd | $384.03155 hd |
| SoutheastAL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV | $415.04185 hd | $348.67192 hd | $345.0068 hd |
| WestAZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA | — | $346.0065 hd | — |
Price history since 2020
Sales in the last 12 months
| Sale | Reported | Steers 500–599 | Steers 700–799 | Heifers 500–599 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 21,712 | $427.12 | $353.69 | $372.13 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 13,730 | $403.79 | $354.82 | $378.40 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 11,576 | $426.63 | $340.24 | $368.00 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 39,358 | $411.59 | $338.78 | $370.77 |
| Aug 17–Aug 21, 2026 | 164,448 | $460.15 | $364.23 | $421.89 |
| Jul 27–Jul 30, 2026 | 116,738 | $470.43 | $392.45 | $424.04 |
| Jul 6–Jul 10, 2026 | 222,349 | $515.08 | $398.01 | $467.98 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 5,572 | $487.50 | $376.00 | $434.14 |
| Jun 16–Jun 17, 2026 | 64,503 | $526.39 | $397.64 | $466.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | 13,938 | $486.85 | $387.59 | $420.26 |
| May 14, 2026 | 19,130 | $492.13 | $410.08 | $446.48 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 23,328 | $508.55 | $391.22 | $448.32 |
| Apr 16–Apr 17, 2026 | 55,938 | $475.74 | $394.70 | $448.83 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 19,311 | $500.61 | $378.46 | $434.36 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 20,913 | $446.33 | $378.63 | $417.41 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 23,053 | $494.89 | $395.83 | $442.20 |
| Feb 18–Feb 19, 2026 | 48,964 | $517.51 | $392.14 | $451.64 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 21,072 | $497.95 | $380.92 | $442.87 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 37,040 | $476.29 | $368.05 | $422.88 |
| Jan 6–Jan 7, 2026 | 71,273 | $504.89 | $377.86 | $425.93 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 10,284 | $438.98 | $360.34 | $421.06 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 36,678 | $450.73 | $351.88 | $395.44 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 17,028 | $412.05 | $323.52 | $379.42 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 10,934 | $388.52 | $340.80 | $373.37 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 21,547 | $487.04 | $381.20 | $450.43 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 18,077 | $450.42 | $370.09 | $412.45 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 16,290 | $442.17 | $371.52 | $387.88 |
Source: USDA AMS Market News, “Superior Livestock Video/Internet Auction - Fort Worth, TX” (AMS_2713). Video and internet auctions sell cattle for delivery now or months ahead; weights are seller estimates, prices are F.O.B. with the shrink and slide terms USDA quotes above.