Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, July 20, 2026
Report date Jul 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
Jul 20Sale shown
364Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and bulls sold 2.00 to 5.00 higher, feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher, slaughter bulls sold steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
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 | 1,325–1,425 | 1,375 | 2 | $205.00–206.00 | $205.52 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,140–1,305 | 1,181 | 5 | $183.00–189.00 | $185.32 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,020–1,205 | 1,121 | 6 | $173.00–178.00 | $175.34 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 6 | $335.00–338.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 9 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 12 | $462.00–465.00 | $464.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 5 | $440.00–443.00 | $442.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 11 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 664 | 7 | $338.00–340.00 | $338.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 3 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 5 | $400.00–402.00 | $400.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 6 | $360.00–366.00 | $362.96 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 7 | $378.00–383.00 | $380.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 684 | 5 | $360.00–364.00 | $361.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 722 | 5 | $328.00–330.00 | $329.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 784 | 4 | $316.00–320.00 | $318.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 4 | $368.00–370.00 | $368.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 13 | $358.00–366.00 | $362.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 8 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 4 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 11 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 569 | 5 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 627 | 8 | $338.00–342.00 | $339.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 695 | 5 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 11 | $390.00–394.00 | $392.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 4 | $362.00–365.00 | $363.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 5 | $402.00–405.00 | $403.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 18 | $373.00–378.00 | $376.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 12 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 7 | $356.00–360.00 | $358.22 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 668 | 8 | $320.00–323.00 | $321.16 |
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) | 9 | $2,975–3,200 | $3,025 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,850 | $2,850 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 9 | $2,100–2,550 | $2,388.89 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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