Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 31, 2026
Report date Aug 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
Aug 31Sale shown
210Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and bulls sold 8.00 to 10.00 lower, feeder heifers sold 6.00 to 8.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls market lightly tested. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,345–1,490 | 1,400 | 3 | $157.00–160.00 | $158.39 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 750–800 | 790 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $358.00–360.00 | $359.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 5 | $340.00–348.00 | $344.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $375.00–380.00 | $378.25 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 476 | 8 | $328.00–335.00 | $331.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 543 | 2 | $303.00–305.00 | $304.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 4 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 4 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 5 | $308.00–313.00 | $310.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 334 | 5 | $420.00–430.00 | $425.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 5 | $415.00–425.00 | $418.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $395.00–405.00 | $398.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $316.00–325.00 | $320.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 5 | $306.00–313.00 | $311.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 639 | 5 | $294.00–300.00 | $296.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $288.00–296.00 | $290.64 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 367 | 5 | $405.00–410.00 | $408.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $381.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 6 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $308.00–315.00 | $310.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 4 | $298.00–304.00 | $302.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 632 | 6 | $280.00–292.00 | $281.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 11 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 5 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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) | 5 | $2,250–2,500 | $2,340 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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 | 16 | $1,850–2,450 | $2,050 |
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 | 2 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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