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Cattle Sale, Monday, August 24, 2026
Report date Aug 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 24, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
Aug 24Sale shown
309Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Feeder bulls and steers sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 218 | 2 | $490.00–500.00 | $494.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $470.00–485.00 | $477.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 4 | $445.00–480.00 | $463.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 9 | $430.00–465.00 | $439.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 9 | $410.00–435.00 | $421.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 11 | $390.00–420.00 | $402.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 9 | $335.00–360.00 | $348.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 6 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 5 | $305.00–325.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $390.00–405.00 | $398.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 7 | $310.00–330.00 | $320.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $425.00–430.00 | $426.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 9 | $400.00–422.50 | $416.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 7 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 4 | $300.00–307.50 | $305.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $325.00–350.00 | $341.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 5 | $415.00–435.00 | $429.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 7 | $405.00–425.00 | $414.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 4 | $380.00–415.00 | $395.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 4 | $365.00–385.00 | $375.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $395.00–410.00 | $403.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 6 | $385.00–400.00 | $395.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 10 | $370.00–395.00 | $383.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 7 | $345.00–375.00 | $358.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 12 | $320.00–350.00 | $335.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $310.00–335.00 | $323.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 4 | $295.00–312.50 | $307.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 722 | 2 | $260.00–270.00 | $265.09 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,415–1,515 | 1,465 | 2 | $195.00–200.00 | $197.59 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,215–1,540 | 1,378 | 2 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,240–1,395 | 1,318 | 2 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,010–1,215 | 1,081 | 4 | $175.00–185.00 | $179.80 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,195–1,365 | 1,280 | 2 | $150.00–152.50 | $151.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 760 | 760 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,090–1,145 | 1,118 | 2 | $135.00–155.00 | $145.25 |
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 | $2,000–2,100 | $2,050 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $2,500–2,900 | $2,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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