Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Report date Sep 9, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 9, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:19 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Sep 9Sale shown
154Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold sharply lower. Replacement cattle sold unevenly steady. Feeder cattle sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher. 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 | 1,400–1,440 | 1,418 | 4 | $144.00–148.00 | $145.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,005–1,080 | 1,043 | 2 | $123.00–130.00 | $126.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 945–1,150 | 1,058 | 3 | $106.00–119.00 | $112.20 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,800–1,960 | 1,880 | 2 | $180.00–182.00 | $180.96 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 7 | $410.00–412.50 | $411.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 7 | $355.00–377.50 | $371.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 6 | $332.50–347.50 | $342.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 6 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.44 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 343 | 2 | $340.00–355.00 | $347.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 439 | 8 | $330.00–350.00 | $338.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $325.00–335.00 | $330.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $310.00–315.00 | $313.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $305.00–310.00 | $306.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 5 | $305.00–355.00 | $328.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 664 | 4 | $300.00–320.00 | $308.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 738 | 2 | $290.00–310.00 | $300.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
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 | 2 | $2,100–2,300 | $2,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $1,600–1,725 | $1,675 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $1,800–2,100 | $1,925 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 5 | $1,850–2,050 | $1,940 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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