Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Report date Jul 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Alabama Livestock Auction - Uniontown, AL (AMS_1995)
Jul 21Sale shown
813Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to two weeks ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Replacement cattle sold firm. All feeder classes sold sharply lower. Trade was active with good demand on feeder calves.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 7 | $540.00–550.00 | $547.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 362 | 9 | $510.00–540.00 | $531.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 442 | 11 | $455.00–475.00 | $468.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 26 | $440.00–455.00 | $448.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $415.00–445.00 | $429.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 48 | $385.00–404.00 | $397.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 629 | 31 | $368.00–375.00 | $371.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 27 | $350.00–370.00 | $368.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 703 | 6 | $320.00–336.00 | $333.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 778 | 5 | $318.00–330.00 | $323.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 458 | 12 | $390.00–407.00 | $398.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 514 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 5 | $450.00–470.00 | $453.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 4 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 6 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $428.00 | $428.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 17 | $400.00–422.00 | $410.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 21 | $380.00–400.00 | $388.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 461 | 5 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 36 | $360.00–380.00 | $373.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 19 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 606 | 6 | $330.00–346.00 | $338.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 676 | 7 | $325.00–340.00 | $337.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 519 | 2 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $530.00–540.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 419 | 5 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 6 | $400.00–430.00 | $417.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 542 | 5 | $390.00–395.00 | $394.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 564 | 5 | $358.00–390.00 | $374.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 679 | 6 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 5 | $317.00–319.00 | $318.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $352.00–385.00 | $368.51 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,170–1,415 | 1,293 | 2 | $190.00–196.00 | $192.72 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,475–1,865 | 1,617 | 6 | $207.00–223.00 | $217.09 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,086 | 1,086 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 875–1,430 | 1,185 | 31 | $160.00–175.00 | $169.93 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,045–1,330 | 1,185 | 12 | $176.00–187.00 | $180.89 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 900–1,100 | 1,024 | 4 | $154.00–158.00 | $156.39 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,154–1,680 | 1,356 | 7 | $176.00–185.00 | $181.86 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,000–1,505 | 1,330 | 9 | $187.00–192.00 | $189.77 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 855 | 855 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $3,950–4,700 | $4,383.33 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | $1,300–2,000 | $1,679.17 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 34 | $2,500–3,550 | $2,841.18 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 3 | $3,700–3,850 | $3,766.67 |
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