Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Report date Aug 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Aug 26Sale shown
247Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Replacement cattle sold firm. Slaughter cattle sold steady. Feeder heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Feeder bulls and steers sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 7 | $320.00–345.00 | $328.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $275.00–295.00 | $285.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 498 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $290.00–317.50 | $302.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $287.50–292.50 | $289.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 3 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $260.00–270.00 | $265.04 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 411 | 1 | $427.50 | $427.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 486 | 7 | $397.50–402.50 | $398.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 603 | 2 | $322.50–340.00 | $331.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 682 | 5 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $377.50–400.00 | $385.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 616 | 17 | $295.00–302.50 | $301.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 6 | $430.00–455.00 | $434.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 6 | $405.00–427.50 | $420.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 9 | $375.00–405.00 | $392.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $375.00–380.00 | $378.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 4 | $345.00–360.00 | $351.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 6 | $295.00–310.00 | $300.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $280.00–290.00 | $285.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $385.00–400.00 | $389.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $340.00–370.00 | $355.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 925–1,390 | 1,212 | 5 | $157.00–162.00 | $159.45 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,240–1,335 | 1,277 | 3 | $150.00–155.00 | $151.62 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305–1,555 | 1,449 | 4 | $151.00–159.00 | $155.69 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,005–1,080 | 1,043 | 2 | $150.00–151.00 | $150.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 905 | 905 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | $1,950–2,050 | $2,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | $2,150–2,650 | $2,387.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $2,200–2,800 | $2,550 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $3,975–4,150 | $4,091.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $4,200–4,500 | $4,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,530–1,870 | 1,727 | 3 | $180.00–185.00 | $183.52 |
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