Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Report date Aug 11, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 11, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
Aug 11Sale shown
225Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 3.00 to 12.00 lower. Feeder classes sold mostly steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. 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 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 4 | $490.00–505.00 | $493.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 7 | $410.00–425.00 | $416.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 6 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 543 | 3 | $370.00–382.00 | $373.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 609 | 5 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 693 | 3 | $310.00–325.00 | $320.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 245 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 3 | $380.00–385.00 | $381.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 14 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $360.00–365.00 | $363.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 656 | 9 | $345.00–350.00 | $348.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 5 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.45 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $455.00–460.00 | $456.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $390.00–405.00 | $395.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 5 | $355.00–365.00 | $357.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $330.00–347.00 | $334.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 9 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 629 | 11 | $312.00–315.00 | $312.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 5 | $355.00–365.00 | $361.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 7 | $335.00–345.00 | $342.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 3 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 322 | 6 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 361 | 5 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.10 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 433 | 3 | $335.00–340.00 | $336.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
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 | $3,950 | $3,950 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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) | 4 | $3,000–3,200 | $3,100 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,100–2,300 | $2,233.33 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 7 | $1,850–2,150 | $1,892.86 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,475–1,660 | 1,568 | 2 | $164.00–168.00 | $165.88 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,530 | 1,530 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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