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Cattle Sale, Monday, May 18, 2026
Report date May 18, 2026 · Published by USDA May 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
May 18Sale shown
305Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder cattle sold steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $475.00–500.00 | $484.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 5 | $540.00–560.00 | $552.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $525.00–555.00 | $542.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 8 | $475.00–535.00 | $495.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 8 | $455.00–475.00 | $462.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 6 | $435.00–465.00 | $442.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 343 | 3 | $495.00–525.00 | $506.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $475.00–490.00 | $482.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 419 | 11 | $440.00–520.00 | $465.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $400.00–430.00 | $410.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 543 | 2 | $390.00–425.00 | $407.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 2 | $680.00–700.00 | $689.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $530.00–570.00 | $542.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 8 | $515.00–550.00 | $531.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 8 | $480.00–515.00 | $498.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $445.00–475.00 | $461.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $415.00–455.00 | $434.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 3 | $385.00–400.00 | $389.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 3 | $610.00–630.00 | $620.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $580.00–600.00 | $589.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 5 | $520.00–545.00 | $529.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $485.00–525.00 | $513.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 4 | $485.00–500.00 | $496.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $435.00–470.00 | $458.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $375.00–390.00 | $383.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $384.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $355.00–365.00 | $358.25 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 955–1,160 | 1,068 | 3 | $170.00–175.00 | $173.30 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,270 | 1,235 | 2 | $180.00–192.00 | $186.17 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 925–1,170 | 1,078 | 3 | $160.00–165.00 | $161.81 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 865–1,085 | 975 | 2 | $162.00–165.00 | $163.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 715 | 715 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,235–1,505 | 1,370 | 2 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,450–1,680 | 1,561 | 5 | $210.00–222.00 | $214.84 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,520–1,640 | 1,580 | 2 | $180.00–192.00 | $185.77 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $2,300–2,850 | $2,650 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 5 | $3,000–3,800 | $3,420 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,833.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $2,600–3,400 | $3,000 |
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