Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Report date Sep 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 20, 2026 7:32 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arab Livestock Market - Arab, AL (AMS_1991)
Sep 22Sale shown
350Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 to 6.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 8.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle market was lightly tested.
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 | 353 | 2 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 4 | $335.00–355.00 | $346.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 606 | 8 | $325.00–350.00 | $336.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $375.00–400.00 | $383.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 332 | 3 | $380.00–400.00 | $388.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 11 | $320.00–360.00 | $329.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $310.00–330.00 | $320.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 6 | $300.00–320.00 | $310.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 667 | 6 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $285.00–300.00 | $292.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 6 | $325.00–345.00 | $333.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 8 | $460.00–480.00 | $469.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 5 | $440.00–450.00 | $443.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 5 | $410.00–420.00 | $416.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 5 | $382.50–390.00 | $386.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 5 | $340.00–355.00 | $349.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 12 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 3 | $315.00–320.00 | $316.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 5 | $440.00–455.00 | $450.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 8 | $410.00–430.00 | $419.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 4 | $390.00–400.00 | $397.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 13 | $365.00–380.00 | $374.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 12 | $345.00–365.00 | $356.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 6 | $320.00–337.50 | $330.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $305.00–315.00 | $310.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 737 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 2 | $290.00–295.00 | $292.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 383 | 5 | $420.00–430.00 | $422.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 6 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 471 | 7 | $365.00–380.00 | $373.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 5 | $345.00–360.00 | $354.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 7 | $320.00–340.00 | $329.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 602 | 3 | $300.00–315.00 | $305.03 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 5 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $340.00–355.00 | $347.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 4 | $330.00–335.00 | $333.72 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,115–1,305 | 1,204 | 7 | $134.00–142.00 | $138.13 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 885 | 885 | 1 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,435 | 1,435 | 1 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 795–945 | 868 | 3 | $125.00–128.00 | $126.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,135 | 1,135 | 2 | $135.00–137.00 | $136.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,545–1,995 | 1,760 | 4 | $189.00–191.00 | $189.96 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,215–1,750 | 1,483 | 2 | $168.00–172.50 | $170.66 |
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