Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
Aug 18Sale shown
120Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 8.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 4.00 to 10.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady on a light supply. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade active with moderate to 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 | 1,440–1,475 | 1,458 | 2 | $179.00–180.00 | $179.51 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,790 | 1,790 | 3 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,120 | 1,030 | 4 | $141.00–145.00 | $143.91 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,005–1,185 | 1,050 | 4 | $155.00–159.00 | $157.87 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 890 | 890 | 4 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $470.00–485.00 | $477.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $425.00–430.00 | $426.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $393.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $390.00–405.00 | $394.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $495.00–500.00 | $496.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 293 | 2 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $435.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $380.00–385.00 | $381.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 493 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 556 | 4 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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 | $3,200 | $3,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $1,900–2,200 | $2,050 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | $1,600–1,700 | $1,633.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,000–2,200 | $2,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,650 |
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 | $2,900 | $2,900 | ||
| Small · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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 | 6 | $1,350–1,400 | $1,375 |
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