Genetics draw the premium as Superior markets 54,210 head.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Cattle backed by documented genetics and management practices drew the strongest bidding at Superior Livestock Auction’s Labor Day Video Auction, where producers marketed 54,210 head Sept. 3, even as the broader offering eased from the last test.
Cattle producers sold a total of 362 lots consigned from 27 states, with 136 successful buyers. Cattle sold on contract to deliver immediately through April 2027.
“Today’s market at Superior Livestock Auction proves that quality cattle, backed by genetics and a trusted program, are still commanding tremendous demand,” said Superior auctioneer Charly Cummings. “And there may not be enough yearlings to meet the needs of the market.”
Western and northern feeders were lightly tested, with sales $10 to $20 lower than the last test. Most of the calf trade was for future delivery and carried a lower undertone, with northern calves steady to $20 lower. Heifers backed by documented genetics were the exception: 475-pound Red Angus heifer calves out of Colorado brought $525 cwt, approx. $2,494 a head, and 845-pound spayed feeder heifers out of Kansas sold at $351 cwt, or roughly $2,966 per head. Southern cattle saw the most pressure as northern buyers turned toward cattle closer to home, a seasonal shift that typically firms as fall delivery approaches.
The auction ran against a market that had spent the previous week under pressure from outside headlines, and buyers stayed cautious with cattle futures still volatile. Cattle futures had consolidated near recent lows for eight sessions before turning higher on auction day. Drought conditions continue to worsen across much of cattle country, pushing some cattle to market ahead of schedule. Superior representatives pointed to better upside potential into September and October.
Superior’s next offering is the Thursday, Sept. 17 Video Auction. The consignment deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 8. Find a rep, register to bid or view the online catalog at superiorlivestock.com.
Top Lots:
Semisch Farms, Leon, KS. 124 Spayed Feeder Hfrs @ 845#. English, English cross & English Continental cross. Approx. 85-90% Black & BWF. $351.00, Sep 14-25 Del.
Carbon Creek Cattle Co. Burt Palm, Medicine Bow, WY. 250 Steer Calves @ 480#. VAC 24, Samson, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus cows by low PAP tested reg. HD Dunn & Powder River (Emblazon, International, SAV Resource, Black Mass & Absolute) Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $502.50, Oct 24-Nov 1 Del.
Barker Ranch LLC, Madill, OK. 120 Feeder Steers @ 815#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, AngusLink/Angus Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Black Angus cows by Express Ranches, 44 Farms & Gardiner Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. ***Product of the USA***. $350.00, Sep 14-18 Del.
ABC Cattle Co., Hereford, TX. 110 Weaned Str Calves @ 450#. VAC 60, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus & BWF cows by 44 Farms & Express Ranch Angus bulls. 100% Black hided. $532.00, Sep 15-30 Del.
Bob & Toby Kechter, Vona, CO. 215 Steer Calves @ 630#. VAC 34, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of SimAngus & Angus cows by reg. Basin Angus & Cow Camp SimAngus and TJKR (Payweight, True Grit ) bulls. All Bulls purchased are top 10% for growth. 100% Black hided. AI Breeding program for 10+ years. $416.00, Oct 10-25 Del.
W.M. Foster Ranch LLC, Sterling City, TX. 140 Feeder Steers @ 700#. VAC 60, Superior Verified, AngusLink/Angus Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Veg. Fed Approved, Owner Certified Natural Plus, Superior Progressive Genetics, CARE Certified, Out of Black Angus & BWF cows by 44 Farms, Express Ranches & Wilks Ranch Angus bulls. 100% Black hided with a few BWF. ***Product of the USA & Pasture Raised***. $376.00, Sep 15-30 Del.
Andy Reimer, Ringwood, OK. 180 Feeder Steers @ 900#. Angus, Angus cross, Red Angus cross & Charolais cross. Few with 1/8 ear or less. Approx. 70% Black hided. Could be a few purchased as cutting bulls, depending on sort. $326.00, Nov 16-30 Del.
Open Box C Ranch Mark Johnson, Crook, CO. 115 Heifer Calves @ 475#. VAC 34, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Red Angus cows by reg. Beckton, Pieper & Cross Diamond Red Angus bulls. $525.00, Sep 30 Del.
Ladd Drummond, Pawhuska, OK. 150 Weaned Hfr Calves @ 675#. VAC 60, Superior Progressive Genetics, Out of Angus base Gardiner & 44 Farms genetic cows sired by Gardiner, Buford & Pollard Angus bulls. 100% Black & BWF. Top end sorted from 1100 hfrs for replacements. Will sell in lots to suit the buyer, 50 hd minimum on 1st lot, with option up to 400 hd. $402.00, Dec 10-20 Del.