Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Report date Apr 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
Apr 28Sale shown
106Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and heifers sold 10.00 to 15.00 lower, feeder bulls sold 6.00 to 12.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls market lightly tested. 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 · Low dressing | 1,605–1,885 | 1,745 | 2 | $185.00–191.00 | $188.24 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 6 | $475.00–490.00 | $479.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 481 | 4 | $465.00–475.00 | $470.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 6 | $560.00–570.00 | $566.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 4 | $560.00–565.00 | $562.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $535.00–540.00 | $537.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $460.00–470.00 | $464.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $445.00–455.00 | $451.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $430.00–440.00 | $436.70 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 641 | 4 | $380.00–383.00 | $382.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $2,200–2,450 | $2,325 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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 | $3,500–4,300 | $3,800 |
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 | $1,850–2,300 | $1,985.71 |
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