Marketing Your Livestock Since 1967
Uvalde, Texas
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Sheep & Goats
12 Noon at the Barn, US Hwy 90 West
Following Sale
Cattle
12 Noon at the Barn, US Hwy 90 West
Current Market Report
682 Cattle, 550 Sheep & Goats
Market Report for October 15
Sale Week of October 15, 2026
We had a nice run this week. Packer cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Lightweight calves brought $10.00-$20.00 better on good demand. Heavier cattle were $3.00-$5.00 better. We look for a similar run next week.
| Class | Price | Wk Chg |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Choice Steers | $290 to $340 cwt | +8 |
| #1 Light Weight Choice Steers | $475 to $600 cwt | +28 |
| #1 Choice Heifers | $295 to $325 cwt | +3 |
| #1 Light Weight Choice Heifers | $440 to $550 cwt | +70 |
| Crossbred Steers | $280 to $315 cwt | even |
| Light Wt. Crossbred Steers | $395 to $470 cwt | +8 |
| Crossbred Heifers | $275 to $305 cwt | +5 |
| Light Wt. Crossbred Heifers | $395 to $470 cwt | +23 |
We had a nice run this week with market being softer on kids & lambs. All other stock was steady with last week, with good demand. Expecting 400-500 next week.
| Class | Price | Wk Chg |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Lambs | $200 to $270 cwt | −20 |
| Light Lambs | $220 to $300 cwt | −30 |
| Fat Ewes | $70 to $150 cwt | even |
| Thin Packer Ewes | $50 to $100 cwt | even |
| Packer Nannies | $80 to $180 cwt | even |
| Fat Spanish Nannies | $110 to $190 cwt | even |
| Stocker Nannies | $150 to $250 cwt | even |
| Good Cabritos | $250 to $360 cwt | −20 |
Prices per hundredweight unless marked per head. Week change is the move in the middle of the range against the previous report.
CME Futures, For Reference
CME LE futures, Oct 2026 contract
$227.53
+1.58 (+0.70%)
| Contract | Last | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $227.53 | +1.58 |
| Dec 2026 | $228.45 | +1.20 |
| Feb 2027 | $231.07 | +1.45 |
| Apr 2027 | $232.28 | +1.60 |
CME GF futures, Oct 2026 contract
$343.98
+0.60 (+0.17%)
| Contract | Last | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $343.98 | +0.60 |
| Nov 2026 | $342.07 | +0.13 |
| Jan 2027 | $338.60 | +0.70 |
| Mar 2027 | $334.63 | +0.82 |
Nearest contract month first, in dollars per hundredweight, change against that contract’s previous settle. Quotes are delayed and for reference only, last updated Oct 16, 1:04 PM Central.
Consigning
If you’d like to give us a heads up on what you’ll be bringing, give us a call at 830-278-5621, or reach Jimmy at 830-591-6142.
One country of origin affidavit covers every load until you revoke it in writing. Sign it online in about two minutes.
We accept sheep, goats and cattle from restricted areas with TAHC paperwork. To schedule movement, call TAHC at 737-900-7455 or 737-292-9983. All other animals need no paperwork.
Check Your Address on the TAHC Restricted Zone Map. Type your address in the search bar to see how close you are to a restricted zone.
Checks are available for pickup through 10:00 AM on Wednesdays and Fridays. Checks not picked up by 10:00 AM are mailed.
Joe Earl Hargrove Family
“Trade with integrity, live with passion, and cultivate tomorrow’s legacy.”
Joe Hargrove was skipping high school classes to buy and trade cattle. At 24, he and his wife Nadine opened Southwest Livestock Exchange in Uvalde.
Their son-in-law Jimmy Speer has worked the barn for over forty years. Today Jimmy and Melody Speer own it, with their sons Justin and Cline carrying the family into the next generation.
Photos From the Barn
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