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Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 7:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Roanoke Stockyards - Roanoke, AL (AMS_1999)
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and bulls sold 5.00 to 8.00 higher, feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 6.00 to 9.00 lower, slaughter bulls sold 6.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $690.00 | $690.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 262 | 3 | $550.00–555.00 | $553.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 6 | $545.00–550.00 | $547.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 4 | $520.00–525.00 | $521.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $478.00–485.00 | $482.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 4 | $360.00–366.00 | $363.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $362.00–365.00 | $363.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 6 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 5 | $328.00–332.00 | $329.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 220 | 2 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 287 | 3 | $540.00–545.00 | $543.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 339 | 5 | $535.00–540.00 | $536.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $492.00–495.00 | $494.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 5 | $450.00–460.00 | $453.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 6 | $402.00–415.00 | $410.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 7 | $350.00–357.00 | $353.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 7 | $320.00–328.00 | $323.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 668 | 6 | $312.00–320.00 | $318.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 726 | 4 | $306.00–310.00 | $308.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $298.00 | $298.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 5 | $430.00–442.00 | $438.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $390.00–396.00 | $391.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 4 | $340.00–344.00 | $342.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 579 | 5 | $332.00–335.00 | $334.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 6 | $310.00–316.00 | $312.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 674 | 7 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 740 | 7 | $290.00–298.00 | $291.97 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $450.00–455.00 | $452.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 8 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 6 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 6 | $410.00–418.00 | $412.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 8 | $358.00–365.00 | $361.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 19 | $340.00–350.00 | $347.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 5 | $338.00–346.00 | $341.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 5 | $438.00–442.00 | $440.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 10 | $422.00–432.00 | $428.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 12 | $390.00–402.00 | $394.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 10 | $342.00–352.00 | $347.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 21 | $328.00–335.00 | $330.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 10 | $325.00–335.00 | $329.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 12 | $312.00–322.00 | $317.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $415.00–420.00 | $418.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $376.00–380.00 | $378.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 474 | 10 | $330.00–340.00 | $333.56 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $318.00–326.00 | $322.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 577 | 15 | $313.00–324.00 | $319.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 5 | $298.00–302.00 | $300.42 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 5 | $478.00–485.00 | $482.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 8 | $408.00–415.00 | $410.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 8 | $396.00–410.00 | $404.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 11 | $355.00–361.00 | $360.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 724 | 4 | $322.00–328.00 | $324.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $466.00 | $466.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $435.00–440.00 | $437.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 6 | $392.00–402.00 | $398.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 24 | $351.00–394.00 | $373.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 6 | $340.00–348.00 | $343.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $318.00–320.00 | $319.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 728 | 3 | $310.00–318.00 | $312.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $454.00 | $454.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 482 | 8 | $414.00–422.00 | $418.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 567 | 6 | $368.00–378.00 | $375.10 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.44 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 955–1,340 | 1,171 | 38 | $134.00–141.00 | $136.54 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,020–1,230 | 1,150 | 8 | $143.00–145.00 | $144.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 990–1,390 | 1,192 | 21 | $128.00–133.00 | $130.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,440 | 1,382 | 9 | $136.00–142.00 | $138.89 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,435–1,565 | 1,500 | 2 | $145.00–149.00 | $147.09 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,305–1,575 | 1,454 | 12 | $130.00–135.00 | $132.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 980–1,220 | 1,069 | 15 | $124.00–131.00 | $126.76 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 990–1,190 | 1,085 | 6 | $132.00–137.00 | $134.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 980–1,080 | 1,013 | 10 | $115.00–122.00 | $118.70 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,575–1,880 | 1,728 | 2 | $165.00–168.00 | $166.63 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,475–1,780 | 1,621 | 8 | $148.00–155.00 | $151.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 10 | $2,400–3,000 | $2,670 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,800–3,600 | $3,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | $1,800–2,300 | $2,035.71 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | $2,400–2,700 | $2,566.67 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 10 | $2,800–3,100 | $2,920 |
Cattle prices
Feeder Cattle Board Sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 8:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Roanoke Stockyards Feeder Cattle Board Sale - Roanoke, AL (AMS_2032)
All cattle sold with a 2 percent shrink, a 15cent slide , and to be delivered as soon as possible.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 825 | 122 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
History
Roanoke Stockyards price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 450–500 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 600–650 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | $361.08 | $347.14 | $360.18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $367.30 | $343.53 | $354.96 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $364.25 | $348.66 | $343.89 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $360.77 | $335.99 | $346.58 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $357.09 | $341.22 | $347.63 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $366.29 | $345.82 | $358.00 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $367.57 | $343.47 | $369.96 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $361.38 | $344.91 | $347.93 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $347.49 | $334.98 | $330.30 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $367.90 | $351.97 | $347.01 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $369.32 | $364.00 | $369.28 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $384.60 | $372.25 | $366.47 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $350.72 | $347.28 | $362.75 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $403.21 | $387.99 | $385.27 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $418.52 | $416.96 | not reported |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $420.18 | not reported | $416.95 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,153 | 90 |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 122 | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 858 | 90 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,135 | 94 |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,075 | 92 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,294 | 93 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,158 | 99 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 962 | 87 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Cattle sale | 839 | 95 |
| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 613 | 85 |
| Wed, Aug 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 879 | 94 |
| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 996 | 89 |
| Wed, Aug 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 781 | 91 |
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 604 | 85 |
| Wed, Jul 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 659 | 94 |
| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 736 | 89 |
| Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,035 | 88 |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Cattle sale | 898 | 90 |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | Cattle sale | 803 | 96 |
| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | Cattle sale | 475 | 81 |
| Wed, Jun 3, 2026 | Cattle sale | 767 | 79 |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 499 | 92 |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 628 | 86 |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 950 | 99 |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 682 | 88 |
| Wed, Apr 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 881 | 93 |
| Wed, Apr 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 919 | 104 |
| Wed, Apr 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 719 | 91 |
| Wed, Mar 25, 2026 | Cattle sale | 905 | 94 |
| Wed, Mar 18, 2026 | Cattle sale | 485 | 87 |
Questions
Questions about Roanoke Stockyards
When is the next sale at Roanoke Stockyards?
Wednesday, November 4: Cattle sale. The barn sells on Wednesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Roanoke Stockyards?
Roanoke, Alabama. Get directions.
What sold at Roanoke Stockyards most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Wednesday, October 28 sale with 1,153 head: feeder bulls, feeder heifers, feeder steers, slaughter cows, slaughter bulls, bred cows and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Roanoke Stockyards prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Roanoke Stockyards - Roanoke, AL (AMS_1999). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Roanoke?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Clay County Livestock (Lineville, AL, Tue Nov 3) and Carroll County Livestock (Carrollton, GA, Mon Nov 2). Distances are straight-line from Roanoke.
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