Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Report date May 20, 2026 · Published by USDA May 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
May 20Sale shown
355Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold unevenly steady. Feeder steers and bulls sold 3.00 to 7.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Not enough replacement cattle to determine a trend.
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 | 320 | 2 | $510.00–515.00 | $512.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $485.00–495.00 | $489.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 4 | $460.00–485.00 | $468.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 5 | $440.00–465.00 | $451.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $425.00–430.00 | $428.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 603 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 4 | $475.00–500.00 | $482.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 3 | $455.00–460.00 | $456.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 11 | $435.00–455.00 | $443.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 8 | $415.00–435.00 | $425.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 7 | $390.00–410.00 | $396.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 5 | $360.00–375.00 | $366.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $345.00–360.00 | $352.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 5 | $455.00–475.00 | $469.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $445.00–450.00 | $448.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $415.00–430.00 | $419.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $400.00–405.00 | $401.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $365.00–375.00 | $371.78 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 3 | $600.00–625.00 | $614.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 366 | 7 | $525.00–535.00 | $526.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 5 | $495.00–525.00 | $500.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 481 | 14 | $470.00–490.00 | $480.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 4 | $455.00–470.00 | $461.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 822 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $505.00–515.00 | $508.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 5 | $465.00–475.00 | $471.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 14 | $450.00–465.00 | $459.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 7 | $425.00–440.00 | $433.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 5 | $390.00–410.00 | $402.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $325.00–335.00 | $329.88 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $505.00–520.00 | $512.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.88 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 534 | 7 | $405.00–420.00 | $414.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $365.00–385.00 | $374.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 307 | 3 | $700.00–730.00 | $709.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 790 | 790 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 960–1,140 | 1,050 | 2 | $177.00–179.00 | $177.91 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,315–1,390 | 1,353 | 2 | $178.00–185.00 | $181.60 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,250–1,480 | 1,328 | 3 | $190.00–195.00 | $192.80 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 975–1,165 | 1,070 | 2 | $154.00–157.00 | $155.63 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 975–1,125 | 1,030 | 9 | $160.00–165.00 | $162.06 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 885 | 885 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,040–1,580 | 1,332 | 3 | $196.00–202.50 | $198.38 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,105–1,955 | 1,641 | 4 | $210.00–224.00 | $217.54 |
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) | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,200–2,550 | $2,366.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,900–3,300 | $3,100 |
Get the week's prices every Friday
The week's USDA prices in one free email on Fridays. Pick what you want in it.
Nearby