Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Report date Mar 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
Mar 24Sale shown
149Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold 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 | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $665.00 | $665.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 4 | $490.00–500.00 | $495.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $550.00–570.00 | $559.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $500.00–520.00 | $509.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 6 | $480.00–495.00 | $489.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $465.00–475.00 | $470.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $343.00–345.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 343 | 3 | $535.00–545.00 | $541.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $448.00 | $448.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 336 | 4 | $535.00–545.00 | $541.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 356 | 4 | $495.00–505.00 | $501.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 5 | $515.00–525.00 | $517.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 3 | $480.00–490.00 | $485.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 5 | $435.00–450.00 | $440.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $410.00–413.00 | $411.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 339 | 6 | $500.00–510.00 | $502.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $420.00–433.00 | $426.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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 | 2 | $3,350–3,650 | $3,500 |
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 | 7 | $1,800–2,500 | $2,107.14 |
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) | 2 | $1,950–2,200 | $2,075 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 6 | $2,200–2,800 | $2,375 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,100–2,150 | $2,125 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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