Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Report date Sep 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Alabama Livestock Auction - Uniontown, AL (AMS_1995)
Sep 29Sale shown
1,069Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder steers and heifers sold unevenly steady. Feeder bulls sold sharply higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,715–2,260 | 1,936 | 7 | $173.00–185.00 | $180.27 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,350–1,950 | 1,650 | 2 | $161.00–168.00 | $165.14 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,110–1,550 | 1,338 | 23 | $135.00–141.00 | $137.14 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,095–1,540 | 1,359 | 7 | $131.00–134.00 | $131.92 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 915–980 | 948 | 2 | $113.00–123.00 | $118.17 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 2 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 316 | 5 | $435.00–440.00 | $437.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 392 | 9 | $430.00–440.00 | $435.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $412.00–420.00 | $415.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 5 | $400.00–405.00 | $400.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 509 | 12 | $370.00–385.00 | $379.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 18 | $347.00–362.50 | $353.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 604 | 20 | $330.00–349.00 | $342.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 664 | 21 | $327.00–338.00 | $331.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 40 | $320.00–330.50 | $322.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 771 | 7 | $320.00–326.00 | $324.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 802 | 9 | $311.00–319.00 | $312.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 862 | 20 | $308.00–310.00 | $308.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 8 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 4 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 707 | 6 | $300.00–314.00 | $311.67 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $365.00–387.00 | $377.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 24 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 12 | $375.00–400.00 | $392.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 6 | $352.00–360.00 | $356.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 6 | $330.00–340.00 | $333.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 12 | $328.00–340.00 | $336.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 5 | $326.00–335.00 | $328.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 9 | $320.00–338.00 | $322.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 641 | 52 | $314.00–335.00 | $325.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 24 | $308.50–324.00 | $314.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 13 | $308.00–320.00 | $314.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 822 | 15 | $300.00–303.00 | $302.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 408 | 5 | $325.00–340.00 | $328.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 559 | 4 | $300.00–310.00 | $307.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 609 | 7 | $300.00–310.00 | $302.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 667 | 3 | $260.00–300.00 | $273.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 701 | 3 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 8 | $400.00–405.00 | $401.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 4 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 6 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 603 | 3 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 729 | 7 | $301.00–308.00 | $301.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 10 | $260.00–265.00 | $260.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 19 | $285.00–306.00 | $294.73 |
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) | 9 | $1,550–2,200 | $1,888.89 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 24 | $2,400–3,250 | $2,658.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 3 | $3,500–4,000 | $3,700 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 10 | $2,400–3,400 | $2,880 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 2 | $3,500–4,000 | $3,750 |
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