Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Report date Sep 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 7:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
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Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows sold steady. Slaughter Bulls sold sharply higher. Replacement Cattle steady. Feeder Steers sharply higher. Feeder Bulls steady. Feeder Heifers sold 2.00 - 4.00 lower. Bull Calves and Steer Claves steady to 2.00 lower. Heifer Calves sold 4.00 - 6.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 3 | $460.00–465.00 | $461.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 552 | 7 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 326 | 5 | $445.00–455.00 | $449.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $405.00–435.00 | $416.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 8 | $365.00–385.00 | $376.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $355.00–365.00 | $357.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 9 | $325.00–328.00 | $326.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 11 | $310.00–327.50 | $319.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 631 | 7 | $297.50–305.00 | $300.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 666 | 5 | $280.00–295.00 | $290.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 2 | $280.00–290.00 | $284.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 3 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 287 | 3 | $435.00–450.00 | $445.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 377 | 10 | $370.00–400.00 | $386.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 426 | 6 | $340.00–355.00 | $346.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 471 | 18 | $315.00–347.50 | $331.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 524 | 8 | $295.00–320.00 | $312.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 566 | 5 | $275.00–300.00 | $285.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 629 | 4 | $250.00–280.00 | $263.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 674 | 3 | $252.50–270.00 | $258.43 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 6 | $330.00–347.50 | $340.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 20 | $312.50–335.00 | $327.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $405.00–415.00 | $409.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 6 | $360.00–392.50 | $380.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $357.50–365.00 | $359.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 17 | $330.00–355.00 | $337.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 10 | $315.00–325.00 | $317.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 587 | 9 | $285.00–310.00 | $300.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 326 | 4 | $350.00–380.00 | $364.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 377 | 6 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 14 | $330.00–350.00 | $336.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 7 | $300.00–325.00 | $314.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 516 | 8 | $280.00–310.00 | $299.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $270.00–275.00 | $272.53 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 602 | 7 | $335.00–358.00 | $354.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 15 | $322.50–332.00 | $328.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 3 | $305.00–328.00 | $320.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 3 | $465.00–470.00 | $466.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 4 | $360.00–377.50 | $368.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 553 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $285.00–290.00 | $287.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $365.00–390.00 | $376.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 9 | $330.00–357.50 | $347.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 18 | $320.00–332.00 | $329.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 578 | 8 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.71 |
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) | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,275–1,355 | 1,315 | 2 | $2,300–2,400 | $2,351.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,070–1,145 | 1,108 | 2 | $2,300–2,500 | $2,403.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,070–1,345 | 1,171 | 8 | $1,500–2,200 | $1,897.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,205–1,355 | 1,280 | 2 | $1,950–2,200 | $2,082.32 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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 | 1,005–1,075 | 1,040 | 2 | $2,200–2,350 | $2,272.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,125–1,175 | 1,150 | 2 | $1,450–1,700 | $1,577.72 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 810 | 810 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,040–1,360 | 1,206 | 15 | $154.00–162.00 | $158.05 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,040–1,330 | 1,197 | 3 | $162.00–169.00 | $165.39 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,060–1,400 | 1,269 | 6 | $140.00–151.00 | $146.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,290–1,460 | 1,375 | 2 | $145.00–150.00 | $147.65 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 870–1,070 | 961 | 4 | $145.00–147.00 | $145.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 925–1,330 | 1,096 | 15 | $149.00–166.00 | $155.44 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 940–1,190 | 1,046 | 6 | $130.00–141.00 | $137.05 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,020–1,975 | 1,433 | 18 | $180.00–194.00 | $188.67 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,185–1,880 | 1,565 | 21 | $202.00–225.00 | $212.02 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,080–1,365 | 1,223 | 2 | $173.00–174.00 | $173.56 |
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