Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
Aug 18Sale shown
146Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle 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
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $360.00–368.00 | $363.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $408.00 | $408.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $325.00–328.00 | $326.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $393.00 | $393.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $317.00–318.00 | $317.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $500.00–515.00 | $507.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 10 | $4,900–5,450 | $5,220 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 14 | $3,800–4,300 | $4,085.71 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 12 | $2,800–3,300 | $3,150 |
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) | 4 | $3,050–3,700 | $3,525 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 15 | $3,200–3,900 | $3,476.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 3 | $4,100–4,200 | $4,133.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | $3,600 | $3,600 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 11 | $2,600–2,900 | $2,736.36 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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