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Cattle Sale, Monday, August 3, 2026
Report date Aug 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 3, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
Aug 3Sale shown
481Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 higher. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder cattle sold sharply higher. 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 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $420.00–445.00 | $431.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $365.00–385.00 | $376.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $340.00–355.00 | $347.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 729 | 19 | $317.50–340.00 | $336.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 489 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $403.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 3 | $375.00–395.00 | $383.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $460.00–470.00 | $464.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 5 | $430.00–445.00 | $434.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 7 | $410.00–435.00 | $424.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 8 | $410.00–435.00 | $418.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 13 | $387.50–415.00 | $397.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 538 | 6 | $365.00–380.00 | $371.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $345.00–365.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 5 | $330.00–345.00 | $336.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 691 | 19 | $300.00–330.00 | $328.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $425.00–440.00 | $432.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 3 | $400.00–420.00 | $408.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 6 | $370.00–400.00 | $381.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $360.00–375.00 | $369.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 543 | 2 | $335.00–350.00 | $342.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.35 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 238 | 2 | $550.00–560.00 | $555.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 4 | $540.00–610.00 | $573.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 6 | $490.00–525.00 | $502.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 9 | $480.00–510.00 | $494.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 13 | $440.00–480.00 | $468.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 6 | $440.00–460.00 | $450.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 10 | $370.00–405.00 | $383.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 6 | $350.00–375.00 | $357.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $470.00–485.00 | $477.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 394 | 6 | $450.00–475.00 | $460.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 10 | $425.00–455.00 | $435.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 14 | $400.00–435.00 | $420.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 10 | $360.00–400.00 | $382.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 9 | $345.00–365.00 | $356.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $339.98 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,380 | 1,230 | 4 | $172.50–182.50 | $178.63 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 930–1,205 | 1,052 | 3 | $185.00–195.00 | $190.29 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,055–1,255 | 1,152 | 3 | $160.00–170.00 | $164.87 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,550–1,800 | 1,647 | 3 | $175.00–185.00 | $179.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,075–1,250 | 1,150 | 3 | $165.00–172.50 | $167.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 840–1,280 | 1,104 | 9 | $150.00–160.00 | $155.81 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,525–2,210 | 1,880 | 6 | $210.00–220.00 | $214.03 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,510–1,660 | 1,585 | 2 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
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) | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,700–3,600 | $3,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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