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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s 2024 Grand Champion steer sells for $340,000!

Last year’s winner sold for $230,000.

February 05, 2024 11:09 AM • 
Amber Weaver

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo wrapped up this weekend, but not without the sale of the Grand Champion Steer.

The 1,324 pound European cross sold Saturday for $340,000. The steer is named Leadfoot and was raised by a 17 year old 4-H member from Dallam county. A Fort Worth based insurance and financial services broker bought the steer.

The Reserve Grand Champion Steer sold for $230,000.

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