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La Junta Winter cattle prices this week
Winter Livestock (Tuesday), La Junta, CO. Sale-by-sale averages from USDA AMS Market News report 1901.
Winter Livestock (Tuesday) sells cattle in La Junta, CO, most often on Tuesdays (8 of its last 8 USDA reports). Cownty has 52 USDA AMS reports for it from Oct 1, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026. The nearest Cownty counties are 94 to 99 miles away; the closest are Hamilton County, Stanton County and Greeley County.
Counties La Junta Winter serves
- Hamilton County, KS 94 mi
- Stanton County, KS 99 mi
- Greeley County, KS 99 mi
Latest sale: Oct 27, 2026
1,131 head reported · usually sells Tuesdays (8 of the last 8 reports)
| Class | Avg $/cwt | vs Oct 20, 2026last sale | Head | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers 500–599 lb | $379.13 | ▲ +$11.96 | 22 | $360.00–$392.50 |
| Steers 700–799 lb | $338.89 | ▼ −$17.31 | 30 | $337.00–$340.00 |
| Heifers 500–599 lb | too few head this sale | – | 2 | – |
Source: USDA AMS report 1901 (PDF) as of Oct 27, 2026. Head-weighted averages of Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 lots, calculated by Cownty. Past sales, not a quote.
Latest prices by weight
| Weight (lb) | Steers $/cwt | Heifers $/cwt |
|---|---|---|
| 500-599 | $379 22 hd | – 2 hd |
| 600-699 | $337 13 hd | $277 7 hd |
| 700-799 | $339 30 hd | $318 25 hd |
| 800-899 | $332 5 hd | – |
| 900-999 | $301 18 hd | $297 3 hd |
La Junta Winter sale of Oct 27, 2026. "–" means fewer than 3 head in that class. Head-weighted averages calculated by Cownty from the USDA report. Past sales, not a quote.
Recent prices
- Steers 500-599 lb $379
- Steers 700-799 lb $339
- Heifers 500-599 lb $352
Head-weighted average $/cwt at each of the last 12 sales, Feb 10, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026. A gap means fewer than 3 head sold in that class. Past sales, not a quote. The table under "Last 12 sales" lists the same numbers.
La Junta Winter and the counties around it
30425 Hwy 50, La Junta, CO 81050. The ring is 100 miles from the barn: 3 Cownty counties have their center inside it. Tap a county to open its page.
Counties within 100 miles
Sale day
- Usual sale day
- Tuesdays (8 of the last 8 USDA reports)
- Last sale
- Oct 27, 2026 · 1,131 head
- Head per sale
- 2,524 average of the last 8 reports
- Next sale
- Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 a guess from the usual weekday; the barn sets its own calendar
- Address
- 30425 Hwy 50, La Junta, CO 81050
- USDA reports stored
- 52 since Oct 1, 2024
Call the barn for consignments and sale times.
Other cattle classes, sheep and goats this barn reported.
Bulls, feeder, La Junta, CO
Sale Oct 27, 2026Bulls Medium and Large 1
$330.00/cwt
724 lb · 5 head
Oct 27, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 1-2
–
not reported this sale
Oct 27, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2
–
not reported this sale
Oct 27, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2-3
–
not reported this sale
Oct 27, 2026
All 1 lot, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 724 | 5 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Cows, slaughter, La Junta, CO
Sale Oct 27, 2026Breaker cows
$129.34/cwt
1520–1580 lb · 4 head · Average dressing
Oct 27, 2026
Boner cows
$129.75/cwt
1320–1470 lb · 8 head · Average dressing
Oct 27, 2026
Lean cows
$134.08/cwt
850–1290 lb · 25 head · Average dressing
Oct 27, 2026
All 15 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1320-1475 | 15 | $110.00–$123.00 | $114.00 | Low |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1320-1470 | 8 | $125.00–$138.00 | $129.75 | Average |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1365-1386 | 7 | $141.00–$147.00 | $142.13 | High |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1320-1465 | 7 | $104.00–$109.50 | $107.83 | Very Low |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1355 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 | High Return to Feed |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1610 | 5 | $118.00 | $118.00 | Low |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1520-1580 | 4 | $127.00–$135.00 | $129.34 | Average |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1502-1575 | 3 | $146.00–$152.00 | $148.55 | High |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 840-1289 | 93 | $140.00–$157.00 | $144.30 | High Return to Feed |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 955-1128 | 70 | $108.50–$123.00 | $115.45 | Low Return to Feed |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1006-1266 | 58 | $128.00–$139.00 | $136.41 | Average Return to Feed |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 895-1270 | 50 | $92.00–$109.00 | $100.44 | Very Low |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 760-1290 | 48 | $110.00–$125.00 | $113.90 | Low |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 850-1290 | 25 | $128.00–$138.00 | $134.08 | Average |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | 1705-1885 | 4 | $109.00–$121.00 | $116.86 | Low |
Bulls, slaughter, La Junta, CO
Sale Oct 27, 2026Bulls 1
–
not reported this sale
Oct 27, 2026
Bulls 1-2
$154.71/cwt
1335–2045 lb · 11 head · Average dressing
Oct 27, 2026
Bulls 2
–
not reported this sale
Oct 27, 2026
All 3 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1560-2120 | 14 | $167.00–$177.00 | $173.39 | High |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1335-2045 | 11 | $151.00–$160.00 | $154.71 | Average |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1090-1450 | 4 | $143.00–$149.00 | $146.34 | Low |
Bred cows, La Junta, CO
Sale Oct 27, 2026Bred cows
$2,338.63/head
1171–1420 lb · 106 head · Medium and Large 1 · age >8 yr · T2
Oct 27, 2026
All 24 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1171-1420 | 106 | $2,200.00–$2,385.00 | $2,338.63 | age >8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1276 | 16 | $2,100.00 | $2,100.00 | age >8 yr · T1-3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1198 | 13 | $2,525.00 | $2,525.00 | age 5-8 yr · T1-3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1182 | 12 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | age 2-4 yr · T1-3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1395 | 12 | $3,350.00 | $3,350.00 | age 2-8 yr · T2-3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1204-1540 | 7 | $2,150.00–$2,275.00 | $2,199.94 | age >5 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1065-1425 | 6 | $2,300.00–$2,550.00 | $2,497.38 | age 2-4 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1210-1360 | 6 | $2,500.00–$2,700.00 | $2,583.75 | age 2-8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1205-1370 | 6 | $2,000.00–$2,300.00 | $2,109.13 | age >8 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1095-1340 | 5 | $2,625.00–$2,850.00 | $2,695.08 | age 2-4 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1239 | 5 | $3,200.00 | $3,200.00 | age 2-4 yr · T2 · Fancy |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1275-1370 | 3 | $2,550.00–$2,625.00 | $2,592.21 | age 5-8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1613 | 2 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | age 5-8 yr · T2-3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1315 | 1 | $2,450.00 | $2,450.00 | age 2-8 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1130-1425 | 22 | $1,800.00–$2,050.00 | $1,943.24 | age 5-8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1183 | 21 | $2,125.00 | $2,125.00 | age 5-8 yr · T1-3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1060-1410 | 20 | $1,650.00–$2,050.00 | $1,781.87 | age >8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1060-1242 | 13 | $1,750.00–$1,875.00 | $1,849.64 | age >5 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 895-1045 | 2 | $1,150.00–$1,350.00 | $1,257.73 | age 2-8 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1378 | 2 | $1,650.00 | $1,650.00 | age >8 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 975-1240 | 2 | $1,750.00–$1,900.00 | $1,833.97 | age >8 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1030 | 1 | $2,100.00 | $2,100.00 | age 2-4 yr · T1-2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 970 | 1 | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | age 2-8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1085 | 1 | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | age 5-8 yr · T1-2 |
Cow-calf pairs, La Junta, CO
Sale Oct 27, 2026Cow-calf pairs
$4,200.00/head
1440 lb · 1 head · Medium and Large 1 w/ 150-300 lbs calf · age 2–4 yr · open
Oct 27, 2026
All 3 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 w/ 150-300 lbs calf | 1440 | 1 | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 | age 2-4 yr · O |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 w/ 150-300 lbs calf | 1350 | 1 | $3,200.00 | $3,200.00 | age 5-8 yr · O |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 w/ >300 lbs calf | 1765 | 1 | $3,800.00 | $3,800.00 | age 2-8 yr · O |
Stock cows, La Junta, CO
Sale Oct 27, 2026Stock Cows
$211.25/cwt
860–1032 lb · 31 head · Medium and Large 1
Oct 27, 2026
All 5 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 860-1032 | 31 | $200.00–$222.50 | $211.25 | age 2-4 yr · O |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 918-1095 | 28 | $262.50–$272.50 | $266.02 | age 2-4 yr · O · Fancy |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 1013 | 3 | $235.00 | $235.00 | age 2-4 yr · O · Thin Fleshed |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 698-725 | 2 | $235.00–$242.50 | $238.68 | age <2 yr · O · Thin Fleshed |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 935-1095 | 30 | $171.00–$195.00 | $182.64 | age 2-4 yr · O |
Last 12 sales
| Sale | Head | Steers 5–6 | Steers 7–8 | Heifers 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,131 | $379.13 | $338.89 | – |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,114 | $367.17 | $356.20 | $351.67 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3,484 | $419.58 | $336.88 | $366.10 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 2,117 | $410.32 | $332.81 | $352.74 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 2,453 | $389.10 | $339.82 | $361.14 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 1,110 | $481.44 | $368.77 | $443.42 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 1,483 | $478.91 | $365.24 | $440.16 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 7,297 | $488.77 | $386.02 | $437.10 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1,388 | $447.58 | $367.54 | $434.55 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 1,511 | $484.31 | $380.67 | $448.42 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 1,581 | $498.81 | $383.01 | $445.45 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 1,785 | $465.11 | $380.78 | $418.17 |
"–" = fewer than 3 head or no lots in that class that sale. Download every stored sale (CSV), 52 reports since Oct 1, 2024.
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All classes, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Weight | Head | Avg $/cwt | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | 500-599 | 2 | too few head | – |
| Heifers | 600-699 | 7 | $277.43 | $241.00–$326.00 |
| Heifers | 700-799 | 25 | $317.73 | $315.00–$319.00 |
| Heifers | 900-999 | 3 | $297.00 | $297.00–$297.00 |
| Steers | 500-599 | 22 | $379.13 | $360.00–$392.50 |
| Steers | 600-699 | 13 | $337.00 | $337.00–$337.00 |
| Steers | 700-799 | 30 | $338.89 | $337.00–$340.00 |
| Steers | 800-899 | 5 | $332.00 | $332.00–$332.00 |
| Steers | 900-999 | 18 | $300.61 | $297.50–$301.00 |
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