Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Report date Sep 15, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 15, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 13, 2026 7:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
Sep 15Sale shown
113Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 7.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady. Feeder classes sold steady to 4.00 higher with instances up to 15.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady on a light test. There were no pairs recorded. 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 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,595–1,635 | 1,608 | 3 | $160.00–164.00 | $162.64 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,195–1,230 | 1,213 | 2 | $148.00–150.00 | $148.99 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,320–1,445 | 1,383 | 2 | $144.00–148.00 | $145.91 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $710.00 | $710.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $475.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $430.00–435.00 | $431.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 659 | 5 | $310.00–315.00 | $313.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $405.00–415.00 | $410.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 537 | 3 | $345.00–350.00 | $346.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 389 | 4 | $395.00–410.00 | $398.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $365.00–375.00 | $370.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $325.00–327.00 | $325.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 3 | $280.00–285.00 | $283.34 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $325.00–335.00 | $331.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $270.00–280.00 | $276.59 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $417.00–420.00 | $418.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $393.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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)Fancy | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,650 | $2,650 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 10 | $1,450–1,540 | $1,468 |
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