Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Report date Sep 23, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 21, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Sep 23Sale shown
307Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder steers and heifers sold mostly steady. Feeder bulls sold 3.00 to 6.00 lower. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $460.00–475.00 | $470.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 7 | $420.00–440.00 | $432.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $340.00–355.00 | $343.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 6 | $320.00–335.00 | $324.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 692 | 5 | $310.00–320.00 | $318.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $420.00–450.00 | $434.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 7 | $405.00–415.00 | $407.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 8 | $400.00–415.00 | $405.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 462 | 5 | $375.00–395.00 | $385.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 522 | 17 | $330.00–345.00 | $338.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 17 | $320.00–330.00 | $327.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $300.00–315.00 | $306.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 714 | 4 | $275.00–280.00 | $278.75 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 474 | 8 | $335.00–365.00 | $344.75 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 7 | $320.00–325.00 | $323.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 8 | $305.00–315.00 | $306.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $542.50–550.00 | $546.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $465.00–475.00 | $469.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $440.00–445.00 | $441.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 609 | 8 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 788 | 2 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $405.00–415.00 | $411.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 3 | $330.00–337.50 | $335.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 722 | 4 | $320.00–325.00 | $323.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 5 | $400.00–405.00 | $403.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $355.00–375.00 | $366.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 5 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 5 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $292.50–305.00 | $298.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $355.00–365.00 | $358.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $285.00–300.00 | $289.88 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,075–1,135 | 1,105 | 2 | $138.00–140.00 | $139.03 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,180–1,445 | 1,313 | 2 | $153.00–155.00 | $153.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,280–1,680 | 1,480 | 2 | $160.00–165.00 | $162.16 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 880 | 880 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,670–2,080 | 1,875 | 2 | $188.00–196.00 | $191.56 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
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 | 3 | $2,550–2,900 | $2,683.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,800–4,000 | $3,900 |
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) | 4 | $1,600–1,850 | $1,737.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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