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Cattle Sale, Monday, August 31, 2026
Report date Aug 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Northwest Alabama Livestock Cattle Sale - Russellville, AL (AMS_2007)
Aug 31Sale shown
182Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 5.00 to 8.00 lower. Feeder steers and bulls sold 7.00 to 10.00 lower, feeder heifers sold sharply lower. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,315–1,830 | 1,577 | 3 | $190.00–192.00 | $190.67 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,650–1,680 | 1,665 | 2 | $200.00–205.00 | $202.52 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 900–1,435 | 1,163 | 6 | $145.00–152.00 | $148.93 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 975 | 975 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 5 | $410.00–430.00 | $419.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $380.00–390.00 | $382.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 278 | 3 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 326 | 4 | $430.00–445.00 | $436.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 6 | $415.00–425.00 | $419.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $385.00–405.00 | $398.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 3 | $335.00–340.00 | $338.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $315.00–330.00 | $321.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $305.00–310.00 | $308.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 3 | $385.00–400.00 | $390.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $335.00–345.00 | $338.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $275.00–285.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $360.00–365.00 | $363.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 4 | $320.00–330.00 | $323.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 4 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $285.00–290.00 | $287.54 |
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) | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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