Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Report date Oct 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 20, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 8:50 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Opp Livestock - Opp, AL (AMS_1985)
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Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold sharply higher. Feeder classes sold steady to 5.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. There were no pairs recorded. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,370–1,460 | 1,430 | 3 | $136.00–137.00 | $136.68 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,370–1,380 | 1,375 | 4 | $140.00–146.00 | $143.01 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,110–1,145 | 1,128 | 2 | $114.00–115.00 | $114.49 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 980–1,060 | 1,044 | 5 | $105.00–110.00 | $109.06 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,735–1,975 | 1,855 | 4 | $160.00–164.00 | $161.87 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 7 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 5 | $325.00–330.00 | $325.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 6 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 9 | $375.00–385.00 | $378.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 8 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 644 | 4 | $337.00–345.00 | $343.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 4 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $415.00–425.00 | $421.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 7 | $480.00–496.00 | $486.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 9 | $395.00–410.00 | $400.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 489 | 10 | $375.00–390.00 | $379.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 7 | $340.00–350.00 | $347.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 8 | $320.00–325.00 | $323.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 3 | $305.00–310.00 | $306.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 393 | 4 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 5 | $295.00–305.00 | $302.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 4 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 5 | $330.00–337.00 | $331.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 264 | 7 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 366 | 7 | $405.00–420.00 | $411.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 6 | $375.00–390.00 | $379.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $333.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 677 | 17 | $270.00–275.00 | $272.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 4 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 277 | 5 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 367 | 7 | $365.00–375.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $335.00–345.00 | $339.79 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 10 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 514 | 10 | $310.00–317.00 | $311.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 567 | 10 | $300.00–310.00 | $303.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 618 | 9 | $265.00–280.00 | $275.11 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,600–2,700 | $2,650 | ||
| Small · 3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 3 | $1,275–1,450 | $1,391.67 | ||
| Small · 3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $1,800–1,950 | $1,850 |
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 | 7 | $1,000–1,200 | $1,142.86 |
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