Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Report date Sep 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 20, 2026 6:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
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Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls sold steady to 2.00 higher. Replacement Cattle sold steady. All Feeder Classes and Calf Classes sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 2 | $580.00–600.00 | $590.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 356 | 5 | $445.00–475.00 | $462.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 402 | 3 | $420.00–425.00 | $423.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 9 | $370.00–385.00 | $376.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 11 | $347.50–375.00 | $357.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 9 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 763 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $470.00–500.00 | $485.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 337 | 6 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 417 | 10 | $385.00–415.00 | $404.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 4 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 509 | 3 | $320.00–340.00 | $333.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 5 | $300.00–320.00 | $315.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 5 | $285.00–300.00 | $295.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 682 | 3 | $280.00–282.50 | $281.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $419.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 389 | 8 | $370.00–405.00 | $386.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 424 | 8 | $340.00–375.00 | $357.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 479 | 9 | $320.00–345.00 | $333.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $290.00–300.00 | $295.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 587 | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 695 | 2 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 344 | 12 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 6 | $400.00–415.00 | $410.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 20 | $380.00–405.00 | $390.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 18 | $345.00–370.00 | $353.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 11 | $335.00–365.00 | $340.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 583 | 14 | $320.00–340.00 | $324.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 6 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 659 | 16 | $320.00–328.00 | $325.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 5 | $375.00–395.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 9 | $310.00–340.00 | $328.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 17 | $305.00–330.00 | $326.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 4 | $275.00–300.00 | $290.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 4 | $280.00–285.00 | $283.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $270.00–280.00 | $274.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 716 | 5 | $260.00–285.00 | $274.21 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $330.00–355.00 | $343.10 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $290.00–340.00 | $307.49 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $260.00–270.00 | $265.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $250.00–265.00 | $257.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 12 | $370.00–390.00 | $383.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 3 | $362.00–370.00 | $364.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 14 | $342.50–347.50 | $343.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 681 | 7 | $320.00–340.00 | $331.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 15 | $315.00–334.00 | $330.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 769 | 9 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 11 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 11 | $407.50–425.00 | $409.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $370.00–387.50 | $381.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 542 | 19 | $355.00–362.50 | $358.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 9 | $310.00–335.00 | $326.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $312.50–320.00 | $314.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.63 |
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 | 1,015–1,120 | 1,068 | 2 | $3,650–3,800 | $3,721.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,005–1,260 | 1,113 | 3 | $3,350–3,500 | $3,414 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,010–1,400 | 1,143 | 3 | $2,550–3,100 | $2,916.03 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 825 | 825 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 820–915 | 878 | 3 | $2,750–3,450 | $3,148.67 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 990 | 990 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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) | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000–1,195 | 1,098 | 2 | $2,300–2,450 | $2,368.34 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 925–940 | 933 | 2 | $2,150–2,500 | $2,323.59 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,465–2,435 | 1,678 | 11 | $170.00–192.00 | $180.77 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,650–2,055 | 1,799 | 4 | $197.00–207.00 | $201.29 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,235–1,645 | 1,401 | 6 | $134.00–160.00 | $148.93 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,145–1,175 | 1,162 | 3 | $159.00–164.00 | $162.31 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,030–1,340 | 1,225 | 6 | $135.00–151.00 | $145.34 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,475–1,830 | 1,663 | 3 | $155.00–158.00 | $156.40 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,260–1,750 | 1,516 | 8 | $145.00–154.00 | $148.12 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,030–1,215 | 1,116 | 6 | $144.00–148.00 | $145.63 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 865–1,285 | 1,027 | 8 | $149.00–164.00 | $155.22 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,065–1,310 | 1,203 | 6 | $129.00–140.00 | $135.86 |
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