Lonestar Stockyards - Wildorado, TX
USDA-reported auction results · regular sale day Tuesday
SALE OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2026- Lonestar Stockyards in Wildorado, Texas held its last reported cattle auction on .
- Receipts: 581 head (vs 1,238 a year ago).
- 500-600 lb Medium & Large 1 steers averaged $395.30/cwt on 87 head.
- Against this barn's September 22, 2026 sale: 500–600 lb steers averaged $395.30, 27.50 higher ($/cwt, our head-weighted averages). Receipts 581 head vs 1,170 last sale.
- Regular sale day: Tuesday.
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves sold mostly steady, except for better quality calves weighing under 450 pounds which sold 10.00 higher. Trading activity was moderate to active on moderate to good buyer demand. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher. The entire trading region received anywhere from 2 to 7 inches of rain last week with more rain in the forecast today and into tomorrow due to Hurricane Polo. As a result, pastures have greened up but harvest has been put on pause due to muddy field conditions. Supply included: 76% Feeder Cattle ( 46% Steers, 46% Heifers, 8% Bulls); 17% Slaughter Cattle ( 96% Cows, 4% Bulls); 7% Replacement Cattle ( 17% Stock Cows, 83% Bred Cows). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 24%.USDA market reporter, Wildorado, TX
The ledger
| Head | Wt range (lbs) | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERS - Medium and Large 1 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 2 | 335 | 335 | 555.00 | 555.00 | |
| 11 | 376–381 | 378 | 485.00–492.50 | 488.43 | |
| 20 | 454–460 | 457 | 452.00–470.00 | 460.09 | |
| 43 | 501–516 | 505 | 400.00–427.00 | 415.91 | |
| 44 | 579–584 | 582 | 371.50–380.00 | 375.15 | Fleshy |
| 18 | 673–677 | 674 | 327.50–335.00 | 332.91 | Unweaned |
| 3 | 960 | 960 | 310.00 | 310.00 | |
| STEERS - Medium and Large 1-2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 8 | 370–388 | 381 | 400.00–420.00 | 407.28 | |
| 7 | 420–448 | 440 | 368.00–400.00 | 376.73 | |
| 3 | 590 | 590 | 365.00 | 365.00 | |
| 8 | 655–666 | 661 | 336.00–337.00 | 336.50 | |
| 2 | 840 | 840 | 314.00 | 314.00 | |
| HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 5 | 334 | 334 | 430.00 | 430.00 | |
| 2 | 373 | 373 | 435.00 | 435.00 | |
| 5 | 375 | 375 | 400.00 | 400.00 | Fleshy |
| 22 | 413–419 | 418 | 422.00–427.50 | 422.83 | |
| HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1-2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 15 | 361–390 | 374 | 330.00–390.00 | 359.44 | |
| 12 | 405–443 | 431 | 350.00–360.00 | 354.86 | |
| 20 | 464–480 | 467 | 326.00–350.00 | 329.21 | |
| 2 | 663 | 663 | 319.00 | 319.00 | |
| 3 | 788 | 788 | 287.00 | 287.00 | |
| 7 | 870 | 870 | 292.00 | 292.00 | |
| BULLS - Medium and Large 1 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 4 | 329 | 329 | 452.00 | 452.00 | |
| 13 | 507 | 507 | 350.00 | 350.00 | |
| BULLS - Medium and Large 1-2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 2 | 440 | 440 | 360.00 | 360.00 | |
| 7 | 556 | 556 | 330.00–350.00 | 338.57 | |
| 3 | 630 | 630 | 317.50 | 317.50 | |
| COWS - Breaker 75-80% ($/cwt) | |||||
| 7 | 1271 | 1271 | 146.00 | 146.00 | Average |
| 1 | 1370 | 1370 | 137.00 | 137.00 | Low |
| COWS - Boner 80-85% ($/cwt) | |||||
| 31 | 1040–1390 | 1206 | 140.00–150.00 | 146.93 | Average |
| 1 | 1050 | 1050 | 138.00 | 138.00 | Low |
| COWS - Lean 85-90% ($/cwt) | |||||
| 21 | 1016–1190 | 1081 | 140.00–148.00 | 144.70 | Average |
| 3 | 850–985 | 940 | 140.00 | 140.00 | Average |
| 1 | 1095 | 1095 | 162.00 | 162.00 | High |
| 4 | 1015–1215 | 1106 | 128.00–139.00 | 134.94 | Low |
| 1 | 910 | 910 | 121.00 | 121.00 | Low |
| 3 | 910–1100 | 1035 | 107.00–119.00 | 113.00 | Very Low |
| 1 | 980 | 980 | 111.00 | 111.00 | Very Low |
| BULLS - 1-2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 3 | 1680–1830 | 1770 | 165.00–174.00 | 170.98 | Average |
Download this barn’s results (CSV) · Official USDA report (PDF)
Recent sales
| Sale date | Receipts | 500–600 lb steers | 700–800 lb steers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 581 | $395.30 | - | |
| 1,170 | $367.80 | $328.20 | |
| 1,632 | $392.72 | $331.27 | |
| 597 | $381.30 | - | |
| 619 | - | $306.00 | |
| 1,004 | $365.73 | $323.08 | |
| 1,135 | $401.73 | $320.00 |
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About the Wildorado sale
What day is the sale at Lonestar Stockyards?
Lonestar Stockyards in Wildorado, Texas normally sells on Tuesdays. USDA posts the results the same evening or the next morning, and this page updates with them.
What were cattle bringing at Lonestar Stockyards this week?
At the September 29, 2026 sale, 500-600 lb Medium and Large 1 steers averaged $395.30/cwt. The full ledger above carries every class, weight and grade USDA reported.
Are these the auction's own numbers?
They are USDA's. A federal market reporter covers the sale and publishes the official report; this page is that report, parsed. The original PDF is linked above.
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