Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Report date Sep 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southern Livestock - Oak Park, GA (AMS_1934)
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Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago: Slaughter Cows and Slaughter Bulls steady. Replacement Cattle Steady. All Feeder Classes steady. All Calf Classes sold steady to 2.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,505–2,010 | 1,693 | 9 | $171.00–191.00 | $180.86 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,420–1,750 | 1,594 | 5 | $196.00–206.00 | $201.77 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,040–1,490 | 1,285 | 4 | $154.00–166.00 | $160.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,145–1,410 | 1,275 | 11 | $157.00–164.00 | $158.61 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,430–1,465 | 1,448 | 2 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,035–1,635 | 1,299 | 16 | $134.00–155.00 | $145.41 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,355–1,770 | 1,538 | 8 | $155.00–162.00 | $156.91 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,290–1,605 | 1,512 | 6 | $140.00–154.00 | $149.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,085–1,140 | 1,113 | 2 | $144.00–147.00 | $145.54 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 975–1,395 | 1,081 | 5 | $150.00–159.00 | $154.79 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 890–1,650 | 1,052 | 13 | $123.00–140.00 | $132.27 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 288 | 11 | $535.00–550.00 | $548.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 13 | $392.50–430.00 | $407.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 21 | $382.50–390.00 | $386.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 586 | 3 | $362.50–370.00 | $364.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 616 | 8 | $340.00–367.50 | $356.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 16 | $337.50–346.00 | $342.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 25 | $412.50–425.00 | $419.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 5 | $362.50–375.00 | $365.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 557 | 6 | $337.50–360.00 | $347.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 707 | 19 | $289.00–310.00 | $290.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 205 | 4 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 450 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.01 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $445.00–475.00 | $458.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 19 | $400.00–430.00 | $410.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 25 | $375.00–397.50 | $383.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 28 | $350.00–372.50 | $364.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $339.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 11 | $315.00–335.00 | $325.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 6 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $420.00–440.00 | $430.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 367 | 6 | $380.00–395.00 | $384.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 5 | $355.00–367.50 | $361.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 489 | 8 | $330.00–345.00 | $338.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $300.00–330.00 | $316.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 3 | $275.00–280.00 | $278.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 9 | $330.00–365.00 | $347.60 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 311 | 5 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $445.00–460.00 | $454.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 10 | $370.00–385.00 | $378.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 507 | 3 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 4 | $285.00–295.00 | $289.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 774 | 4 | $260.00–270.00 | $266.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $440.00–460.00 | $451.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 6 | $425.00–442.50 | $433.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 5 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 4 | $250.00–275.00 | $258.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 14 | $375.00–410.00 | $396.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 441 | 7 | $345.00–377.50 | $371.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 450 | 2 | $325.00–345.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $280.00–310.00 | $299.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 5 | $275.00–295.00 | $282.86 |
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) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015–1,445 | 1,230 | 5 | $1,850–2,400 | $2,265.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,135–1,280 | 1,208 | 2 | $1,750–2,050 | $1,909.01 |
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 | 1,185–1,390 | 1,288 | 2 | $3,150–3,350 | $3,257.96 |
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