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Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 7:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold mostly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeder calves. Replacement cattle sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $402.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 4 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 11 | $330.00–350.00 | $337.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 12 | $315.00–330.00 | $323.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 4 | $305.00–310.00 | $308.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 610 | 16 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $380.00–405.00 | $387.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 9 | $360.00–380.00 | $368.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 31 | $335.00–350.00 | $345.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 18 | $310.00–325.00 | $316.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $295.00–310.00 | $305.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 9 | $280.00–295.00 | $285.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 4 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 773 | 3 | $260.00–275.00 | $266.78 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $335.00–345.00 | $338.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 481 | 14 | $312.50–330.00 | $323.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 5 | $445.00–465.00 | $452.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 5 | $425.00–435.00 | $426.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $402.50–420.00 | $411.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 4 | $300.00–310.00 | $303.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 331 | 4 | $445.00–470.00 | $461.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 4 | $415.00–430.00 | $423.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 7 | $395.00–415.00 | $409.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 14 | $365.00–385.00 | $374.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 15 | $337.50–350.00 | $341.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 23 | $320.00–335.00 | $332.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 16 | $305.00–315.00 | $311.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 4 | $285.00–300.00 | $289.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 431 | 11 | $360.00–385.00 | $373.80 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 479 | 13 | $335.00–360.00 | $352.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 522 | 8 | $320.00–335.00 | $328.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $295.00–315.00 | $310.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 677 | 6 | $265.00–275.00 | $269.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,245 | 1,153 | 6 | $128.00–132.00 | $129.73 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,210–1,495 | 1,304 | 4 | $134.00–136.00 | $135.05 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,055–1,305 | 1,216 | 5 | $120.00–125.00 | $123.35 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,595 | 1,350 | 10 | $137.00–141.00 | $139.55 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,015–1,480 | 1,288 | 7 | $143.00–152.00 | $147.21 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,010–1,470 | 1,329 | 5 | $130.00–134.00 | $132.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,035–1,275 | 1,157 | 3 | $116.00–120.00 | $117.77 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 150–1,170 | 883 | 6 | $104.00–111.00 | $107.96 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,235 | 2,235 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $3,000–3,300 | $3,150 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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 | $2,500–2,600 | $2,550 |
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) | 2 | $1,700–2,100 | $1,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $2,300 | $2,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,775 |
Cattle prices
Feeder Cattle Board Sale, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Report date Oct 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 21, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 7:10 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock Feeder Cattle Board Sale - Moulton, AL (AMS_2034)
Cattle sold with a 20 cent slide, 2 percent shrink, and an immediate delivery date.
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 | 750–800 | 760 | 66 | $341.50 | $341.50 |
History
Valley Livestock 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, 550–600 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 400–450 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | $367.52 | $323.24 | $402.54 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $370.05 | $323.49 | $406.45 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $380.00 | $340.00 | $382.50 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $383.65 | $345.04 | $400.00 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $380.67 | $329.26 | $401.10 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | not reported | $340.00 | $411.61 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $378.27 | $331.64 | $420.01 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $370.00 | $325.00 | $382.40 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $360.00 | not reported | $370.00 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $355.00 | $325.72 | not reported |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $405.00 | $345.00 | not reported |
| Aug 12, 2026 | not reported | $360.00 | $419.89 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $406.65 | $385.00 | $415.00 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $408.24 | not reported | $435.00 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $416.69 | $389.94 | $426.53 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $428.91 | $388.29 | $440.05 |
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 | 543 | 82 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 418 | 77 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 66 | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 375 | 84 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 67 | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 420 | 74 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Cattle sale | 465 | 73 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 307 | 59 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 440 | 68 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Cattle sale | 375 | 59 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Cattle sale | 193 | 49 |
| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 264 | 65 |
| Wed, Aug 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 303 | 57 |
| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 331 | 51 |
| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 145 | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 352 | 75 |
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 266 | 56 |
| Wed, Jul 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 329 | 61 |
| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 368 | 68 |
| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 140 | 2 |
| Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 385 | 63 |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Cattle sale | 385 | 73 |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 173 | 1 |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | Cattle sale | 459 | 80 |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 221 | 2 |
| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | Cattle sale | 474 | 85 |
| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | Feeder Cattle Board Sale | 69 | 1 |
| Wed, Jun 3, 2026 | Cattle sale | 364 | 68 |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 380 | 82 |
| Wed, May 20, 2026 | Cattle sale | 355 | 71 |
Questions
Questions about Valley Livestock
When is the next sale at Valley Livestock?
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 Valley Livestock?
Moulton, Alabama. Get directions.
What sold at Valley Livestock most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Wednesday, October 28 sale with 543 head: feeder heifers, feeder bulls, feeder steers, slaughter cows, slaughter bulls, bred heifers and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Valley Livestock prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987). 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 Moulton?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Northwest Alabama Livestock (Russellville, AL, Mon Nov 9), Tennessee Valley Livestock (Florence, AL, Mon Nov 9), Cullman Stockyard (Cullman, AL, Tue Nov 3), Arab Livestock Market (Arab, AL, Tue Nov 3) and Pulaski Stockyard (Pulaski, TN, Tue Nov 3). Distances are straight-line from Moulton.
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