Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Report date Jun 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Jun 17Sale shown
459Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Feeder cattle sold steady to 6.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
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 | 1,070–1,350 | 1,226 | 5 | $174.00–176.00 | $174.77 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,245–1,305 | 1,273 | 3 | $180.00–184.00 | $181.65 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,145–1,170 | 1,158 | 2 | $165.00–166.00 | $165.51 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,360–1,630 | 1,463 | 4 | $183.00–189.00 | $185.43 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,225–1,510 | 1,391 | 7 | $192.00–204.00 | $195.29 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,095–1,490 | 1,343 | 12 | $173.00–180.00 | $177.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 925–1,360 | 1,061 | 6 | $146.00–153.00 | $149.26 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 970–1,235 | 1,095 | 9 | $156.00–162.00 | $158.83 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 760–1,035 | 902 | 6 | $139.00–143.00 | $140.52 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,330–1,525 | 1,438 | 3 | $197.00–206.00 | $201.53 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,375–2,195 | 1,767 | 3 | $210.00–225.00 | $215.85 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 3 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 16 | $440.00–442.50 | $442.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 4 | $415.00–420.00 | $416.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 7 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 20 | $407.50–410.00 | $408.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 703 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 362 | 3 | $560.00–580.00 | $569.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 406 | 4 | $515.00–530.00 | $519.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $475.00–480.00 | $476.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 732 | 10 | $340.00–350.00 | $341.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $485.00–490.00 | $488.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 9 | $445.00–460.00 | $450.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 17 | $375.00–390.00 | $384.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 4 | $345.00–360.00 | $354.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 427 | 4 | $460.00–470.00 | $462.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 476 | 11 | $430.00–435.00 | $430.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 6 | $360.00–365.00 | $360.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 626 | 4 | $340.00–355.00 | $343.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 6 | $510.00–520.00 | $518.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 457 | 10 | $460.00–475.00 | $464.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $395.00–420.00 | $403.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 4 | $370.00–385.00 | $377.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 932 | 10 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $530.00–550.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $470.00–480.00 | $473.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $435.00–455.00 | $446.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 11 | $385.00–390.00 | $385.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $445.00–465.00 | $455.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $405.00–420.00 | $414.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
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 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 6 | $3,900–4,500 | $4,116.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $2,600–3,400 | $2,933.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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 | $2,100 | $2,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,450 | $2,450 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $2,700–2,900 | $2,750 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 9 | $3,900–4,600 | $4,055.56 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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