Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Report date Mar 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
Mar 17Sale shown
78Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold 5.00 to 8.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 4.00 lower, 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 | 1,890 | 1,890 | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $505.00–520.00 | $515.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 5 | $490.00–500.00 | $496.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $475.00–480.00 | $478.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $490.00–500.00 | $494.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 4 | $490.00–495.00 | $492.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $485.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 5 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $363.00–365.00 | $364.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $425.00–433.00 | $429.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $690.00 | $690.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
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 | 4 | $3,250–3,450 | $3,350 |
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) | 8 | $2,700–2,900 | $2,762.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,200–2,450 | $2,366.67 |
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