Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Report date Jul 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Roanoke Stockyards - Roanoke, AL (AMS_1999)
Jul 22Sale shown
659Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder cattle sold sharply lower. Slaughter cows sold steady to 1.00 higher, slaughter bulls sold steady to 1.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 3 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 3 | $408.00–410.00 | $409.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 5 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 5 | $580.00–590.00 | $582.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 6 | $554.00–555.00 | $554.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $430.00–444.00 | $436.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 524 | 6 | $418.00–425.00 | $419.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $384.00–394.00 | $391.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $370.00–378.00 | $374.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 538 | 4 | $408.00–410.00 | $409.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $358.00–360.00 | $359.31 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 5 | $436.00–445.00 | $440.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 536 | 5 | $410.00–412.00 | $411.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 566 | 7 | $380.00–385.00 | $381.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 9 | $360.00–368.00 | $363.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $318.00–320.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 7 | $440.00–446.00 | $443.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 9 | $415.00–428.00 | $422.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 7 | $390.00–400.00 | $397.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 4 | $370.00–372.00 | $371.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 11 | $350.00–358.00 | $352.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 674 | 5 | $320.00–322.00 | $320.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $305.00–308.00 | $306.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 6 | $450.00–470.00 | $458.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 436 | 4 | $430.00–432.00 | $431.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 491 | 4 | $400.00–410.00 | $407.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $386.00 | $386.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 5 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 367 | 7 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 8 | $430.00–436.00 | $433.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $398.00–410.00 | $403.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 10 | $384.00–392.00 | $387.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 4 | $386.00–390.00 | $387.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 4 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 6 | $460.00–475.00 | $470.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 11 | $425.00–440.00 | $432.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 7 | $420.00–428.00 | $424.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 10 | $370.00–382.00 | $375.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 8 | $372.00–380.00 | $377.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 559 | 5 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 6 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 331 | 7 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.09 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 7 | $413.00–420.00 | $416.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 438 | 10 | $400.00–410.00 | $403.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 6 | $362.00–368.00 | $365.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $360.00–366.00 | $362.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 572 | 6 | $350.00–358.00 | $354.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 622 | 5 | $325.00–334.00 | $331.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 930–1,280 | 1,152 | 15 | $190.00–195.00 | $192.96 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,080–1,290 | 1,165 | 8 | $198.00–201.00 | $199.44 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,160–1,390 | 1,248 | 6 | $186.00–189.00 | $187.40 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,370–1,390 | 1,380 | 6 | $190.00–194.00 | $192.01 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,490 | 1,490 | 2 | $202.00–203.00 | $202.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 910–1,230 | 983 | 6 | $170.00–174.00 | $171.97 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 990–1,270 | 1,112 | 5 | $175.00–178.00 | $176.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 910–1,140 | 988 | 4 | $164.00–165.00 | $164.71 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,415–1,615 | 1,491 | 4 | $209.00–213.00 | $211.25 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,290–1,305 | 1,298 | 2 | $200.00–204.00 | $201.99 |
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) | 17 | $2,300–2,800 | $2,558.82 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Fancy | 5 | $2,900–3,200 | $3,010 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 20 | $2,500–3,200 | $2,835 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 5 | $3,300–3,500 | $3,380 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $3,100–3,300 | $3,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | $1,900–2,100 | $2,020 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,300–2,400 | $2,333.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $2,550–2,600 | $2,583.33 |
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