Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Report date Sep 1, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arab Livestock Market - Arab, AL (AMS_1991)
Sep 1Sale shown
281Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder cattle sold sharply lower. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $410.00–430.00 | $418.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 8 | $395.00–420.00 | $407.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $385.00–395.00 | $391.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $360.00–385.00 | $369.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 10 | $310.00–340.00 | $320.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 583 | 3 | $310.00–335.00 | $318.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $302.50–325.00 | $314.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $345.00–370.00 | $362.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 6 | $310.00–340.00 | $325.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 536 | 4 | $292.50–295.00 | $294.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $275.00–300.00 | $291.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $260.00–285.00 | $276.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $250.00–275.00 | $262.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $415.00–450.00 | $434.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $380.00–397.50 | $389.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $355.00–365.00 | $358.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 5 | $347.50–360.00 | $352.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $335.00–360.00 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.55 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $465.00–500.00 | $481.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 4 | $437.50–470.00 | $452.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 4 | $430.00–445.00 | $438.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 5 | $355.00–385.00 | $369.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 8 | $327.50–365.00 | $343.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 5 | $305.00–320.00 | $311.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $290.00–300.00 | $295.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $287.50–295.00 | $290.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 5 | $275.00–285.00 | $279.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $415.00–430.00 | $422.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 3 | $337.50–350.00 | $345.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $285.00–325.00 | $313.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 727 | 3 | $260.00–275.00 | $268.33 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,735–2,035 | 1,885 | 2 | $185.00–192.00 | $188.22 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,810–1,815 | 1,813 | 2 | $198.00–200.00 | $199.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,135–1,595 | 1,396 | 5 | $146.00–152.00 | $149.11 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,365–1,500 | 1,428 | 3 | $155.00–161.00 | $157.76 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,485–1,600 | 1,543 | 2 | $142.00–148.00 | $144.89 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–1,240 | 1,048 | 4 | $120.00–127.50 | $122.54 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 840–935 | 888 | 2 | $139.00–142.50 | $140.66 |
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) | 1 | $1,350 | $1,350 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,200–2,500 | $2,350 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $2,275–2,900 | $2,625 |
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