Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Report date Aug 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
Aug 25Sale shown
225Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and bulls sold sharply lower, feeder heifers sold 5.00 to 9.00 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% · Average dressing | 1,005–1,140 | 1,095 | 3 | $157.00–161.00 | $158.22 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 307 | 3 | $405.00–410.00 | $408.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 5 | $375.00–383.00 | $379.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $360.00–363.00 | $362.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 5 | $320.00–328.00 | $324.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $300.00–302.00 | $301.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $308.00–310.00 | $309.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 8 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 7 | $338.00–350.00 | $346.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 521 | 5 | $305.00–315.00 | $310.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 3 | $450.00–455.00 | $453.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $395.00–400.00 | $396.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $350.00–353.00 | $351.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $333.00–340.00 | $335.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $405.00–415.00 | $411.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 5 | $380.00–388.00 | $385.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 5 | $330.00–345.00 | $338.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 5 | $318.00–323.00 | $321.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $308.00–313.00 | $309.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 791 | 4 | $250.00–255.00 | $253.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 220 | 4 | $430.00–440.00 | $435.23 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 4 | $385.00–393.00 | $390.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 409 | 5 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $320.00–328.00 | $325.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $303.00–305.00 | $304.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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) | 5 | $2,300–2,650 | $2,510 |
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 | 10 | $4,000–4,200 | $4,120 |
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