Press Release

Superior Livestock Auction hosted their video auction live on May 30th from the Superior Livestock Auction Studio in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Cattle producers sold 21,599 head of calves, yearlings, and bred stock, totaling 167 lots from 20 states for this offering. Strong buyer participation from several bidders throughout the auction resulted in 67 different successful buyers. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through February 2025. Superior Livestock went live with the auction at 8 a.m. CT. The May 30th Video Auction was broadcast in HD on SLA-TV YouTube, Dish Network Ch. 997 and streamed on Superior Livestock Auction’s Click to Bid website.

Regions 3/4/5/6 Feeder Steers witnessed aggressive buyer participation, with increases of $7 to $10. Feeder Heifers from the same regions also saw improvements of $5 to $9, which was higher than the last auction. Regions 1 & 2 Feeder Steers and Heifers were only lightly tested but on a higher trend at $6 to $12 higher. Beef Dairy Crosses were well received at $15 to $20 higher than the last auction. Calves on Cows from regions 3/4/5/6 were in strong demand, with June through August deliveries receiving prices $15 to $20 higher. Weaned Calves from the same regions were also in strong demand with advances of $15 to $30 on lighter weights and $8 to $12 higher on weights over 600 lbs. Fall bred cows were well received at fully steady prices with last auction.

Superior Livestock’s next offering is the Corn Belt Classic Video Auction, live from the Marriot South Sioux City Riverfront in South Sioux City, Nebraska; June 10 & 11. Be sure and visit www.superiorlivestock.com to view the online auction catalog. For a buyers’ number or more information on becoming a consignor please call the Hudson Oaks office at 800-422-2117.

Top Lots:

REGION 3/4/5/6 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:

Clint Durst Farms, Saluda, SC. 76 Feeder Steers @ 635#. VAC PRECON, English & English cross. Approx. 90% Black hided. Approx. 60 Black, 2 Charolais cross & 5 Red. $287.00, Jun 10-15 Del.

Double J Ranch, Groesbeck, TX. 70 Feeder Steers @ 725#. Out of mixed crossbred cows by Angus & Charolais bulls. $279.00, Jun 15-30 Del.

Double J Ranch, Groesbeck, TX. 70 Feeder Heifers @ 725#. Out of mixed crossbred cows by Angus & Charolais bulls. $251.00, Jun 15-30 Del.

Howard Ranches, Inc., Ringling, OK. 270 Feeder Steers @ 750#. VAC PRECON, BQA Certified, English cross. Pred. Black, balance Charolais cross & Red. A few show 1/8 ear. $258.00, Jun 4-11 Del.

Priest Cattle Co. Ltd., Abernathy, TX. 520 Feeder Steers @ 775#. VAC PRECON, Angus cross, Brangus cross, Charolais cross & English Exotic cross. 3/8 or less Brahman influence. $246.00, Jun 7-22 Del.

Taylor Fields, Groom, TX. 171 Feeder Steers @ 825#. VAC PRECON, Angus Cross & English cross. Pred Black hided, balance Charolais & Red. $256.50, May 31-Jun 14 Del.

Texas A&M University Ag Research Station & 4R Ranches, McGregor, TX. 50 Feeder Steers @ 850#. Out of Angus, Angus cross & English cross cows by outstanding Angus & Horned Hereford bulls. Approx. 75-80% Black hided. $242.00, Jun 3-13 Del.

Heith & Jessica Lindquist, Southwest City, MO. 63 Feeder Steers @ 875#. VAC 60 & VAC PRECON, Superior Progressive Genetics, Charolais, Charolais cross, Red Angus/Beefmaster cross, Angus & Angus cross. Some with 1/8 ear or less. Sort best from 75 hd. $242.00, Jun 1-10 Del.

Bar N Cattle Co. Byron Pike, Minneola, KS. 96 Feeder Steers @ 900#. VAC PRECON, English & English cross. Handful with 1/8 ear. Approx. 94% Black & BWF, balance Charolais & 1 Brindle. $239.00, Jun 1-10 Del.

K & S Partnership, Hollis, OK. 324 Feeder Steers @ 925#. English cross & Exotic cross. Carrying pred. 1/4 or less Brahman influence. $230.75, Jun 3-14 Del.

Leon Whiteside & Family, Maysville, AR. 58 Feeder Steers @ 950#. Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & a few Hereford Angus cross cows (Express Ranches & Jac’s Ranch genetics) by Jac’s Ranch Angus bulls. 100% Black & a few BWF. $240.00, May 31-Jun 7 Del.

Ten Deen Cattle Co. & Deen Agri, Wills Point, TX. 51 Feeder Steers @ 975#. English Exotic cross showing approx. 1/8 to 1/4 Brahman influence, very few showing 3/8. Little & odd cattle do not go. $213.00, Jun 10-20 Del.

3B Ranch, Thayer, MO. 95 Feeder Heifers @ 525#. Black & BWF, Red, Yellow & Charolais. $280.00, May 31-Jun 10 Del.

Moore Cattle Co., Madill, OK. 75 Feeder Heifers @ 650#. VAC PRECON, Angus cross, Charolais cross & a few Hereford cross. Carrying 1/4 or less Brahman influence. $250.00, Jul 11-18 Del.

Pieper Ranch, Inc., Marietta, OK. 76 Feeder Heifers @ 675#. VAC PRECON, Angus cross, Charolais cross & a few Hereford cross. Carrying 1/4 or less Brahman influence. $250.00, Jul 15-22 Del.

CRX Cattle Inc., Friona, TX. 205 Feeder Heifers @ 700#. VAC PRECON, Angus cross & Charolais cross. Pred. 1/8 ear, few with 1/4. Approx. 80% Black & BWF, 20% Red & Charolais. $240.00, Jun 1-10 Del.

Walking T Cattle Co, Melissa, TX. 490 Feeder Heifers @ 750#. Angus, Charolais & Hereford cross. Pred. 1/4 or less ear, few with a little more. A few Paint & crossbred cattle. $218.00, Jun 3-10 Del.

C & D Land & Cattle, Inc., Friona, TX. 350 Feeder Heifers @ 775#. VAC PRECON, Angus, Angus cross, balance Charolais & Red. 1/8 or less Brahman influence. Approx. 95% Black hided. $236.00, Jun 5-10 Del.

14 Cattle Co., Derby, KS. 60 Feeder Heifers @ 800#. VAC PRECON, Angus, Angus cross. 100% Black. $235.00, Jun 1-8 Del.

Smith Farms, Dunnville, KY. 56 Feeder Steers @ 930#. VAC 60, Legacy Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Other, Out of Angus base cows by Werning Farms Simmental bulls. 100% Black hided. **China & Saudi Arabia approved. $244.50, May 31-Jun 12 Del.

Smith Farms, Dunnville, KY. 59 Feeder Heifers @ 875#. VAC 60, Legacy Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Other, Out of Angus base cows by Werning Farms Simmental bulls. 100% Black hided. **China & Saudi Arabia approved. $235.00, May 31-Jun 12 Del.

REGION 1 & 2 FEEDER STEERS & HEIFERS:

Brendon Randles, Lamar, CO. 32 Feeder Steers @ 775#/ 32 Feeder Heifers @ 775# $0.00/CWT Back. English & English cross, some Brahman influence & Longhorn cross. 1 hfr with White side, 4-5 bulls or stags. Strs & hfrs weigh together & sell @ same price. Cattle are very uneven. Some plain cattle on load. $228.00, Jun 4-12 Del.

Schroder Ag, Campo, CO. 61 Feeder Steers @ 820#. English & English cross. 3 color strs. Approx. 90% home raised. $244.00, Jun 18-28 Del.

Schroder Ag, Campo, CO. 133 Feeder Heifers @ 780#. English & English cross. 3 color hfrs. Approx. 90% home raised. $224.00, Jun 18-28 Del.

MJ Livestock, Dixon, CA. 28 Feeder Steers @ 835#/ 34 Feeder Heifers @ 800# $12.00/CWT Back. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Beef CARE Certified, Verified Grassfed, Non-GMO Certified, Out of Angus cows by Heart Brand Akaushi bulls. Approx. 80-85% Black hided, balance Red & RWF. $221.00, Jun 1-8 Del.

Adam & Shayna Clarys, Hebron, ND. 200 Feeder Steers @ 900#. BQA Certified, Black Angus & Black Angus cross. Purchased locally in Southwestern ND from reputable ranches. Black hided with a few BWF. $257.00, Sep 15-30 Del.

M&K Ranch, Centerfield, UT. 462 Feeder Steers @ 935#. VAC PRECON, Angus, Angus cross, SimAngus cross, Charolais cross & Red Angus cross. Approx. 70% Black hided, balance Charolais cross, Red & a handful Hereford. $238.50, Jun 1-8 Del.

M&K Ranch, Centerfield, UT. 189 Feeder Heifers @ 895#. VAC PRECON, Angus, Angus cross, SimAngus cross, Charolais cross & Red Angus cross. Approx. 85% Black hided, balance Charolais cross, Red & 2 Hereford. $217.00, Jun 5-15 Del.

M&K Ranch, Centerfield, UT. 113 Feeder Steers @ 1090#. VAC PRECON, Angus, Angus cross, SimAngus cross, Charolais cross & Red Angus cross. Approx. 70% Black hided, balance Charolais cross, Red & a handful Hereford. $215.00, Jun 1-8 Del.

BEEF DAIRY CROSSES:

S-D Feeders, Syracuse, KS. 120 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 400#. VAC PRECON, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to reg. Angus (Storm, SunPower, Wingman, Trailblazer & Quaker Hill Chieftain) & Cowboy SimAngus bulls bred for muscling. Some with White under belly, head, socks & tip of tail. $362.00, Nov 1-Dec 1 Del.

Arch Diamond LLC, Portales, NM. 188 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 510#. VAC 45, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Holstein cows (closed herd) by ABS InFocus Beef sires. Bulls selected for growth performance, health, feed efficiency, carcass yield & quality. 100% Black w/a few White socks, belly or star. $330.00, Jun 04 Del.

Arch Diamond LLC, Portales, NM. 92 Beef Dairy Cross Heifers @ 520#. VAC 45, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Jersey cows (closed herd) by ABS InFocus Beef sires. Bulls selected for growth performance, feed efficiency, carcass yield & quality. 100% Black, few with White socks, White belly or star. $259.00, Jun 04 Del.

Southwest Cattle, Sublette, KS. 90 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 550#. VAC 60, Out of Jersey Holstein cross cows by Genex Charolais (Confidence, Affinity, Teddy & Bootlegger) bulls. $299.00, Jun 3-6 Del.

Southwest Cattle, Sublette, KS. 85 Beef Dairy Cross Heifers @ 575#. VAC 60, Out of Holstein cows by Genex Charolais (Confidence, Affinity, Teddy & Bootlegger) bulls. No Jersey influence. Handful sired by SimAngus bulls. Will be some with White markings. $276.00, Jun 3-6 Del.

TD Beef, Amarillo, TX. 341 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 600#. VAC PRECON, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Beef CARE Certified, Out of Holstein Jersey cross cows AI’d to reg. TD Beef, ABS InFocus & Genex Charolais bulls, selected for high growth & carcass merit. $265.00, Aug 12-16 Del.

TD Beef, Amarillo, TX. 338 Beef Dairy Cross Heifers @ 600#. VAC PRECON, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Beef CARE Certified, Out of Holstein Jersey cross cows AI’d to reg. TD Beef, ABS InFocus & Genex Charolais bulls, selected for high growth & carcass merit. $256.50, Aug 19-23 Del.

Lakin Dairy, Lakin, KS. 154 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 650#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to approx. 90% ST Genetics, 5% Alta Genetics & 5% Genex Black Angus bulls. Top 25% in breed for growth & marbling. Pred. sired by Poss Payweight, VAR Sturdy, SITZ Reload, TK Driller & ST Mighty. IGS Total Relative Value $5.74/CWT. $283.50, Jun 10-14 Del.

Lakin Dairy, Lakin, KS. 231 Beef Dairy Cross Heifers @ 650#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to approx. 90% ST Genetics, 5% Alta Genetics & 5% Genex Black Angus bulls. Top 25% in breed for growth & marbling. Pred. sired by Poss Payweight, VAR Sturdy, SITZ Reload, TK Driller & ST Mighty. IGS Total Relative Value $5.74/CWT. $265.50, Jun 10-14 Del.

Lakin Dairy, Lakin, KS. 72 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 725#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, BQA Certified, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to approx. 90% ST Genetics, 5% Alta Genetics & 5% Genex Black Angus bulls. Top 25% in breed for growth & marbling. Pred. sired by Poss Payweight, VAR Sturdy, SITZ Reload, TK Driller & ST Mighty. IGS Total Relative Value $5.74/CWT. $263.00, Jun 10-14 Del.

Primetime Dairy Cattle, Friona, TX. 48 Beef Dairy Cross Steers @ 775#. VAC PRECON, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Holstein cows AI’d to reg. InFocus Black Angus bulls. Registration #’s are 829xB0077, 829xB0083, 829xB0086 & 829xB0707. Black with White under belly, head, socks & tip of tail, few up legs & sides. $242.00, Jun 14-28 Del.

REGION 3/4/5/6 WEANED CALVES & CALVES ON COWS:

Watkins Citrus & Cattle, Avon Park, FL. 94 Weaned Str Calves @ 525#/ 0 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 500# $25.00/CWT Back. VAC 45, Owner Certified Natural, Out of Wagyu cows by Wagyu bulls. Approx. 50% strs & 50% hfrs. $199.00, Jun 3-14 Del.

Chris Crossman, Okeechobee, FL. 92 Weaned Str Calves @ 530#/ 0 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 500# $15.00/CWT Back. VAC 45, Out of English & Brahman cross cows by Angus, Charolais & SimAngus bulls. Calves showing 1/4 or less ear. Black hided or Yellow, no pides (Black/White or Brown/White). $300.00, Jun 15-23 Del.

Diamond E Ranch, Waco, TX. 34 Weaned Str Calves @ 590#/ 45 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 660# $16.00/CWT Back. VAC 60, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Black Angus cows by 44 Farms & Gardiner Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $300.00, Jun 3-17 Del.

Jim Bridges, Garden City, MO. 90 Weaned Str Calves @ 575#. Angus with a few Angus Hereford cross, 4 Angus Charolais cross & 2 Redneck Baldy strs. Approx. 90% Black hided. $320.00, Jun 1-10 Del.

Holton Cattle Co. LLC, Cisco, TX. 59 Weaned Str Calves @ 620#/ 28 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 580# $20.00/CWT Back. VAC 45, Red Angus FCCP, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of pred. Red Angus & Red Angus cross cows by Holton Cattle Co. reg. Red Angus bulls that are in top 15% of breed for carcass data. Balance of calves will be out of Black & Black Baldy cows by Black Red Angus bulls. Red Angus EID/dangle combo tags. $295.00, Jun 1-17 Del.

Olson Ranch, Waynoka, OK. 50 Weaned Str Calves @ 635#. Out of Angus, Angus cross, Red Angus & Red Angus cross cows by Black Angus or Red Angus bulls. $303.00, Jun 3-21 Del.

Olson Ranch, Waynoka, OK. 60 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 675#. Out of Angus, Angus cross, Red Angus & Red Angus cross cows by Black Angus or Red Angus bulls. $254.00, Jun 3-21 Del.

Chris Derks, King City, MO. 80 Weaned Str Calves @ 650#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus cows by reg. Fink Beef Genetics Angus (Resource, Beneficial & Sitz Dash), SimAngus (Oval F All Time sons) & AI sire Tehama Tahoe (Select Sire Angus) bulls. $316.00, Jun 3-7 Del.

Chris Derks, King City, MO. 88 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 550#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus cows by reg. Fink Beef Genetics Angus (Resource, Beneficial & Sitz Dash), SimAngus (Oval F All Time sons) & AI sire Tehama Tahoe (Select Sire Angus) bulls. $315.00, Jun 3-7 Del.

T 4 Cattle Co., Tucumcari, NM. 440 Weaned Str Calves @ 725#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of reputation home raised Hereford & Hereford Angus cross fall calving cows by reg. Black Angus & Hereford bulls. Approx. 80% Black hided, 10% Red Baldy & 10% Hereford. $270.00, Jun 26-Jul 5 Del.

Barton Cattle, Bunnell, FL. 112 Steer Calves @ 440#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 430# $18.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, Out of English cross & English Brahman cross cows by Black Angus, Red Angus & a few Braford bulls. Pred. Black & BWF. $296.00, Aug 1-31 Del.

Mills Ranch, Kenansville, FL. 100 Steer Calves @ 480#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 460# $15.00/CWT Back. VAC 24, Out of English & Brahman cross cows by Angus, Brangus & Braford bulls. Approx. 90% Angus sired, balance Brangus & Braford sired. $286.00, Jul 15-Aug 2 Del.

Two Rivers Ranch, Thonotosassa, FL. 97 Steer Calves @ 500#. VAC 34+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Red Angus Beefmaster cows by 100% RA Brown Red Angus bulls. $293.00, Aug 20-30 Del.

Two Rivers Ranch, Thonotosassa, FL. 78 Steer Calves @ 625#. VAC 34+, Out of RA Brown Red Angus sired cows by top quality Beefmaster bulls. $260.00, Aug 20-30 Del.

Barthle Bros. Ranch, San Antonio, FL. 93 Steer Calves @ 525#/ 0 Heifer Calves @ 500# $20.00/CWT Back. VAC 34+, BQA Certified, Out of crossbred cows by top quality Black Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $283.00, Aug 27-Sep 18 Del.

Alderman Ranch LLLP, Fort Pierce, FL. 85 Steer Calves @ 575#. VAC 34+, Out of Brangus cows by Angus bulls. $292.00, Aug 1-24 Del.

Alderman Ranch LLLP, Fort Pierce, FL. 90 Heifer Calves @ 550#. VAC 34+, Out of Brangus cows by Angus bulls. $260.00, Aug 1-24 Del.

Wynn Cattle, Alturas, FL. 82 Steer Calves @ 600#. VAC 34+, Out of pred. Brahman cross cows by good Angus & Charolais bulls. 3/8 or less Brahman influence, 90% or more showing no more than 1/4 Brahman influence. Charolais cross & Angus cross. $264.00, Aug 23 Del.

Golden Farm, Russellville, AL. 50 Steer Calves @ 650#/ 25 Heifer Calves @ 550# $12.00/CWT Back. VAC 24, BQA Certified, Out of Angus & SimAngus cross cows by Angus bulls. Closed herd for 73 years. $284.00, Jun 3-8 Del.

Holton Cattle Co. LLC, Cisco, TX. 75 Steer Calves @ 700#. VAC 34+, Red Angus FCCP, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Red Angus & Red Angus cross cows by Holton Cattle Co. reg. Red Angus bulls that are in top 15% of breed for carcass data. Red Angus EID/dangle combo tags. $274.00, Jun 1-17 Del.

BRED STOCK:

Kabil Cattle Co. Thomas Allen, Stratford, TX. 31 Bred Cows @ 1250#. Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of approx. 60% Red Angus cross, 20% Angus cross & 20% Charolais cross cows by Porter Angus bulls. Some will have up to 3/8 Brahman influence. Bulls out 11/5/23 to 1/5/24 (60 days). Start calving 8/14/24 for 60 days. All 4 yrs old had a calf this year. $2350.00, Jun 15-Jul 1 Del.

Kabil Cattle Co. Thomas Allen, Stratford, TX. 28 Bred Cows @ 1225#. Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Red Angus & a few Red Angus Hereford cross cows by Porter Angus bulls. Bulls out 11/5/23 to 1/5/24 (60 days). Start calving 8/14/24 for 60 days. All 4 yrs old had a calf this year. $2500.00, Jun 15-Jul 1 Del.