Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Report date Jun 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Jun 17Sale shown
386Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 higher. Feeder cattle sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Not enough replacement cattle to determine a trend.
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 | 1,310–1,980 | 1,714 | 4 | $200.00–201.00 | $200.57 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,710–1,880 | 1,795 | 2 | $205.00–208.00 | $206.43 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 875–1,375 | 1,073 | 16 | $171.00–184.00 | $178.30 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 805–1,380 | 1,063 | 8 | $185.00–200.00 | $193.35 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,490–1,525 | 1,508 | 2 | $185.00–187.00 | $185.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 830–935 | 875 | 4 | $164.00–170.00 | $166.01 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 5 | $480.00–510.00 | $493.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $460.00–495.00 | $477.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $420.00–460.00 | $433.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 3 | $405.00–430.00 | $416.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 5 | $345.00–380.00 | $362.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $275.00–280.00 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 4 | $460.00–500.00 | $477.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 4 | $440.00–475.00 | $452.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 458 | 4 | $425.00–455.00 | $442.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 8 | $370.00–405.00 | $383.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $355.00–370.00 | $362.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 637 | 3 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $480.00–500.00 | $488.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $455.00–475.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 11 | $440.00–470.00 | $465.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 7 | $420.00–445.00 | $430.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 13 | $395.00–425.00 | $415.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $375.00–395.00 | $385.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 8 | $380.00–435.00 | $408.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $395.00–415.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $390.00–415.00 | $402.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 7 | $350.00–385.00 | $375.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.88 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $510.00–540.00 | $529.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 13 | $475.00–497.50 | $490.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 21 | $450.00–470.00 | $453.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 596 | 4 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 22 | $390.00–420.00 | $418.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 22 | $332.50–355.00 | $333.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $415.00–480.00 | $458.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $440.00–445.00 | $441.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $380.00–400.00 | $389.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $325.00–350.00 | $337.64 |
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 | 3 | $3,000–4,000 | $3,500 |
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