Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Report date Aug 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
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227Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold steady to 5.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder classes sold 4.00 to 10.00 lower with instances up to 20.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady. Trade moderate with moderate to good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 293 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 4 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 4 | $345.00–355.00 | $347.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 506 | 8 | $325.00–335.00 | $327.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 421 | 12 | $340.00–350.00 | $342.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 492 | 6 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 6 | $295.00–305.00 | $296.59 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 8 | $280.00–295.00 | $285.59 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $395.00–405.00 | $400.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 4 | $380.00–390.00 | $382.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 5 | $330.00–345.00 | $332.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $305.00–315.00 | $310.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 3 | $470.00–475.00 | $471.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $460.00–470.00 | $466.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 6 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $530.00–535.00 | $532.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 7 | $395.00–400.00 | $396.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 5 | $365.00–380.00 | $370.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 16 | $335.00–345.00 | $336.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 8 | $320.00–330.00 | $322.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 667 | 5 | $300.00–315.00 | $305.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 3 | $285.00–295.00 | $288.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 3 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 5 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,410–1,430 | 1,420 | 2 | $150.00–154.00 | $152.01 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,810–1,840 | 1,830 | 3 | $180.00–184.00 | $182.68 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
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 | $3,900 | $3,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 | ||
| Small · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,200–2,300 | $2,250 |
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 | 18 | $1,165–1,400 | $1,295.56 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenFancy | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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