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Auction, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Report date Sep 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 9, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Alabama Livestock Auction - Uniontown, AL (AMS_1995)
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Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle were unevenly steady. Replacement cattle were firm. Feeder heifers sold 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder steers were unevenly steady. Feeder bulls sold sharply lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 761 | 10 | $327.00–330.00 | $327.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 873 | 6 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 81 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 3 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 5 | $450.00–460.00 | $453.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 359 | 7 | $420.00–440.00 | $424.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 18 | $402.00–410.00 | $404.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 497 | 27 | $400.00–404.00 | $400.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 10 | $364.00–370.00 | $366.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 582 | 22 | $346.00–360.00 | $349.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 624 | 10 | $325.00–338.00 | $335.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 676 | 24 | $316.00–338.00 | $321.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 704 | 13 | $310.00–315.00 | $310.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 758 | 6 | $300.00–306.00 | $302.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 893 | 3 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 46 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 732 | 9 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 218 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 308 | 4 | $370.00–388.00 | $378.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 354 | 5 | $355.00–360.00 | $358.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 5 | $347.00–350.00 | $348.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 491 | 49 | $342.00–349.00 | $348.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 11 | $338.00–342.00 | $339.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 553 | 14 | $320.00–326.00 | $324.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $300.00–315.00 | $310.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 15 | $296.00 | $296.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 788 | 5 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 5 | $380.00–390.00 | $386.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $366.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 6 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 10 | $320.00–345.00 | $326.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 644 | 21 | $298.00–310.00 | $301.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 975–1,350 | 1,234 | 8 | $143.00–152.00 | $145.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,080–1,483 | 1,198 | 15 | $131.00–141.00 | $136.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 905–1,250 | 1,088 | 5 | $125.00–132.00 | $127.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,075–1,155 | 1,142 | 6 | $136.00–140.00 | $139.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 820 | 820 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,594–1,935 | 1,760 | 4 | $180.00–188.00 | $183.30 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,510–1,755 | 1,651 | 5 | $164.00–171.00 | $168.69 |
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) | 20 | $1,400–2,200 | $1,752.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $2,700–2,800 | $2,775 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 42 | $3,000–4,800 | $4,077.38 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 11 | $5,000–6,000 | $5,436.36 |
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 | $2,600–3,900 | $3,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 43 | $3,000–4,800 | $3,568.60 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 3 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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