Past sale
Auction, Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Report date Sep 15, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 15, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 13, 2026 7:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Clay County Livestock Auction - Lineville, AL (AMS_1989)
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178Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder cattle sold sharply higher. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 to 8.00 lower, slaughter 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 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $430.00–435.00 | $433.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 536 | 11 | $380.00–390.00 | $384.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 566 | 7 | $357.00–368.00 | $364.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 4 | $470.00–475.00 | $471.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 5 | $380.00–382.00 | $381.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 6 | $365.00–378.00 | $371.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 4 | $348.00–355.00 | $353.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $288.00–290.00 | $289.34 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $345.00–355.00 | $348.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $340.00–345.00 | $343.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 638 | 4 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $402.00–410.00 | $406.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $390.00–392.00 | $391.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 8 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 636 | 4 | $310.00–318.00 | $313.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $388.00 | $388.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 3 | $358.00–360.00 | $359.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $340.00–345.00 | $343.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $323.00–325.00 | $324.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 4 | $295.00–305.00 | $300.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $320.00–332.00 | $325.82 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $308.00–310.00 | $308.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $280.00–287.00 | $283.51 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $380.00–393.00 | $386.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $377.00–378.00 | $377.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 3 | $340.00–348.00 | $343.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 487 | 3 | $380.00–383.00 | $382.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,530 | 1,530 | 1 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
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 | 6 | $3,200–3,350 | $3,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $2,550–2,750 | $2,650 |
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) | 3 | $2,800–3,000 | $2,916.67 |
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