Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Report date Jul 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arab Livestock Market - Arab, AL (AMS_1991)
Jul 21Sale shown
380Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 7.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Not enough Replacement cattle to determine a trend.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 9 | $427.50–435.00 | $430.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $407.50–425.00 | $419.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 8 | $360.00–385.00 | $372.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 6 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 7 | $400.00–420.00 | $411.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $370.00–380.00 | $377.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 13 | $355.00–375.00 | $368.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 5 | $332.50–340.00 | $335.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $323.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 4 | $280.00–295.00 | $288.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $360.00–365.00 | $361.23 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $510.00–515.00 | $511.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 6 | $445.00–460.00 | $452.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 11 | $420.00–440.00 | $428.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 6 | $395.00–407.50 | $400.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 15 | $372.50–382.50 | $375.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 679 | 4 | $340.00–355.00 | $344.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 2 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 312 | 5 | $485.00–500.00 | $492.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $440.00–465.00 | $455.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 8 | $415.00–440.00 | $427.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 14 | $400.00–415.00 | $409.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 10 | $370.00–387.50 | $377.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 5 | $335.00–345.00 | $338.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 659 | 6 | $320.00–335.00 | $326.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 727 | 3 | $310.00–325.00 | $318.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 7 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.71 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 546 | 7 | $428.50 | $428.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 44 | $400.00–408.50 | $408.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 5 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 8 | $388.00 | $388.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 995–1,325 | 1,153 | 4 | $166.00–170.00 | $167.38 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,370–1,665 | 1,466 | 4 | $171.00–176.00 | $173.41 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,320–1,805 | 1,546 | 6 | $160.00–167.00 | $164.02 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 900 | 900 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,075–1,105 | 1,090 | 2 | $140.00–142.00 | $140.99 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,050–1,880 | 1,535 | 3 | $205.00–208.00 | $206.95 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,795–1,920 | 1,867 | 3 | $214.00–220.00 | $216.02 |
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