Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 24, 2026
Report date Aug 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 24, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
Aug 24Sale shown
218Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold sharply lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 4.00 to 5.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 4 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 4 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 5 | $420.00–440.00 | $430.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $355.00–365.00 | $359.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 210 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 3 | $425.00–435.00 | $428.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $410.00–425.00 | $417.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 6 | $335.00–350.00 | $342.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $304.00–312.00 | $308.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $290.00–292.00 | $291.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 773 | 3 | $285.00–290.00 | $286.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $355.00–370.00 | $359.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $315.00–320.00 | $318.31 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 638 | 4 | $295.00–300.00 | $297.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.57 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 267 | 3 | $425.00–435.00 | $431.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 7 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $350.00–365.00 | $360.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $305.00–308.00 | $306.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $305.00–310.00 | $308.77 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,190 | 1,130 | 3 | $156.00–160.00 | $158.45 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,835 | 1,835 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,890 | 1,890 | 1 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,700–3,500 | $2,925 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $1,900–2,100 | $2,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 8 | $2,150–2,500 | $2,268.75 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 6 | $3,500–4,000 | $3,800 |
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