Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Report date Sep 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 2, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Sep 2Sale shown
193Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 4.00 to 8.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder heifers and bulls sold 2.00 to 8.00 lower.
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 | 1,355–1,545 | 1,450 | 2 | $156.00–158.00 | $156.93 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,105–1,195 | 1,141 | 4 | $140.00–145.00 | $142.77 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,555–1,800 | 1,678 | 2 | $150.00–161.00 | $155.10 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,925 | 1,925 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,750–2,075 | 1,913 | 2 | $205.00–214.00 | $209.12 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 457 | 5 | $340.00–360.00 | $352.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 12 | $325.00–350.00 | $331.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 9 | $305.00–335.00 | $315.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 609 | 13 | $290.00–320.00 | $306.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 6 | $290.00–305.00 | $300.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 5 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 837 | 3 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $265.00–295.00 | $280.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $255.00–260.00 | $257.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $325.00–327.50 | $326.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 504 | 4 | $310.00–325.00 | $321.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 5 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $290.00–300.00 | $294.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 573 | 6 | $260.00–290.00 | $274.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $250.00–260.00 | $255.16 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 14 | $2,700–3,550 | $3,196.43 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $1,800–2,600 | $2,200 |
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