Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Report date Sep 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 20, 2026 7:18 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
Sep 22Sale shown
195Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold 4.00 to 9.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady. Feeder classes sold 2.00 to 8.00 higher with instances up to 15.00 higher. Replacement cows and pairs sold steady on a light test. 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 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 5 | $415.00–420.00 | $418.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 5 | $365.00–370.00 | $365.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $395.00–405.00 | $401.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 9 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 4 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 4 | $310.00–320.00 | $312.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $302.00–307.00 | $303.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 538 | 5 | $340.00–345.00 | $344.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 574 | 5 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 4 | $357.00–360.00 | $358.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 6 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 5 | $335.00–337.00 | $335.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 4 | $327.00–332.00 | $328.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $410.00–425.00 | $413.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 6 | $375.00–385.00 | $381.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 5 | $355.00–367.00 | $362.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 5 | $342.00–347.00 | $344.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 6 | $337.00–342.00 | $338.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 5 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 777 | 3 | $295.00–300.00 | $298.30 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $335.00–345.00 | $342.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 238 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 5 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $340.00–345.00 | $343.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $290.00–295.00 | $292.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 689 | 4 | $270.00–280.00 | $277.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 717 | 3 | $260.00–270.00 | $263.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 367 | 5 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 635 | 4 | $260.00–270.00 | $264.96 |
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 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $1,700–1,800 | $1,750 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,200–2,400 | $2,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 4 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,230–1,240 | 1,235 | 2 | $128.00–130.00 | $129.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,590 | 1,590 | 2 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,830 | 1,830 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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