Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Valley Livestock - Moulton, AL (AMS_1987)
Sep 30Sale shown
465Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 1.00 to 4.00 lower. Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder bulls sold 2.00 to 7.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,770 | 1,770 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,580 | 1,580 | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,135–1,235 | 1,185 | 2 | $144.00–146.00 | $144.96 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 970–1,660 | 1,315 | 2 | $145.00–147.00 | $146.26 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,225–1,670 | 1,448 | 4 | $153.00–156.00 | $154.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 925–1,110 | 1,048 | 3 | $121.00–128.00 | $124.06 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 760–1,190 | 940 | 3 | $113.00–119.00 | $116.77 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $390.00–410.00 | $401.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 456 | 7 | $370.00–390.00 | $380.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 10 | $350.00–360.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 21 | $315.00–331.00 | $329.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 18 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $300.00–320.00 | $311.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 893 | 2 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $385.00–395.00 | $388.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 9 | $365.00–385.00 | $373.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 8 | $350.00–365.00 | $360.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 23 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 7 | $305.00–320.00 | $314.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 607 | 3 | $285.00–295.00 | $290.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 661 | 5 | $265.00–280.00 | $272.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 6 | $365.00–382.50 | $374.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $355.00–360.00 | $356.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 3 | $335.00–340.00 | $338.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 527 | 5 | $310.00–325.00 | $319.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $295.00–300.00 | $297.49 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $455.00–480.00 | $465.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 661 | 6 | $317.50–330.00 | $322.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 761 | 4 | $290.00–292.50 | $291.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 895 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $465.00–485.00 | $474.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $450.00–465.00 | $458.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 19 | $430.00–450.00 | $436.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 5 | $400.00–420.00 | $407.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 15 | $345.00–365.00 | $352.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 21 | $325.00–342.50 | $333.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 12 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $290.00–310.00 | $301.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 3 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 5 | $405.00–425.00 | $417.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 469 | 9 | $360.00–395.00 | $381.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 11 | $325.00–340.00 | $328.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 564 | 12 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 679 | 19 | $335.00–340.00 | $338.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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) | 2 | $2,100 | $2,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,750 |
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 | $2,450–2,600 | $2,525 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $3,100–3,600 | $3,400 |
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