Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Report date Jun 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 16, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
Jun 16Sale shown
213Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder classes sold 1.00 to 6.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
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 | 1,240–1,420 | 1,330 | 2 | $189.00–190.00 | $189.47 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,400–1,430 | 1,410 | 3 | $178.00–179.00 | $178.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 865–1,145 | 921 | 5 | $150.00–154.00 | $150.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 935–1,095 | 1,015 | 2 | $144.00–147.00 | $145.38 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 3 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 4 | $370.00–380.00 | $372.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 4 | $580.00–585.00 | $582.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 8 | $540.00–550.00 | $544.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 6 | $525.00–535.00 | $530.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 409 | 11 | $475.00–485.00 | $476.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 459 | 8 | $460.00–470.00 | $462.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $415.00–430.00 | $426.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 3 | $325.00–335.00 | $328.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 265 | 5 | $530.00–540.00 | $535.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 364 | 5 | $505.00–515.00 | $509.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $515.00–520.00 | $516.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $455.00–465.00 | $459.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $465.00–475.00 | $468.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 364 | 5 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 5 | $430.00–435.00 | $434.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 6 | $415.00–430.00 | $422.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $415.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 479 | 7 | $385.00–395.00 | $389.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $305.00–320.00 | $309.94 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $560.00–570.00 | $565.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 359 | 4 | $550.00–555.00 | $551.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 4 | $540.00–550.00 | $544.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $525.00–535.00 | $528.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 7 | $465.00–470.00 | $465.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $385.00–395.00 | $389.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 384 | 5 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
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 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 | ||
| Small · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 | ||
| Small · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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 · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $1,625–1,830 | $1,727.50 |
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