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Auction, Friday, October 2, 2026
Report date Oct 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 30, 2026 7:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Carolina Stockyards Livestock Auction (Friday) - Siler City, NC (AMS_2087)
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FridaySale day
Slaughter cattle were 2.00 higher this week compared to last week . Feeder cattle were steady to 2.00 to 3.00 lower this week compared to last week . Demand was moderate ; market activity and buyer interest were moderate . Offerings moderate with quality average .
USDA Market News report narrative
12 head of hogs
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 5 | $400.00–465.00 | $432.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 10 | $420.00–480.00 | $461.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 8 | $390.00–475.00 | $430.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 15 | $380.00–455.00 | $420.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 8 | $340.00–370.00 | $356.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 20 | $310.00–355.00 | $332.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 16 | $290.00–330.00 | $318.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 11 | $275.00–330.00 | $300.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 16 | $300.00–340.00 | $324.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 12 | $295.00–335.00 | $321.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 3 | $200.00–230.00 | $215.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 915 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $270.00–275.00 | $272.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $300.00–360.00 | $332.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 3 | $290.00–300.00 | $294.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $264.00–285.00 | $276.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 561 | 5 | $275.00–295.00 | $281.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 5 | $375.00–400.00 | $393.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 13 | $360.00–410.00 | $373.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 19 | $310.00–350.00 | $337.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 19 | $300.00–355.00 | $327.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 8 | $300.00–325.00 | $316.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 15 | $280.00–325.00 | $300.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 4 | $275.00–285.00 | $277.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 711 | 5 | $260.00–300.00 | $281.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 548 | 2 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,065–1,420 | 1,244 | 17 | $140.00–153.00 | $145.45 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,095–1,545 | 1,381 | 5 | $157.00–163.00 | $159.64 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,115–1,660 | 1,311 | 9 | $124.00–137.00 | $129.99 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 760 | 760 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 875–895 | 885 | 2 | $140.00–146.00 | $142.97 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 920–1,405 | 1,071 | 5 | $120.00–127.00 | $123.41 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,345–2,355 | 1,688 | 4 | $170.00–180.00 | $173.63 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,035–1,925 | 1,443 | 3 | $160.00–164.00 | $161.27 |
| YG 1-3 · Low dressing | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Kids per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 10–20 | 10 | 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 20–30 | 21 | 4 | $40.00–60.00 | $46.25 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 30–40 | 31 | 8 | $60.00–85.00 | $72.50 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 43 | 18 | $80.00–100.00 | $95.00 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 54 | 30 | $105.00–130.00 | $120.33 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 62 | 21 | $140.00–165.00 | $155.24 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 21 | $165.00–195.00 | $175.71 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 82 | 3 | $205.00–215.00 | $208.33 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 2 | $240.00–245.00 | $242.50 |
Slaughter Goats: Wethers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 64 | 5 | $180.00–195.00 | $192.00 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 19 | $200.00–225.00 | $212.63 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 81 | 10 | $210.00–290.00 | $226.50 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 60 | 2 | $140.00–175.00 | $157.50 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 73 | 3 | $180.00–200.00 | $186.67 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 3 | $215.00–225.00 | $220.00 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 90 | 3 | $240.00–265.00 | $256.67 |
Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 104 | 7 | $140.00–240.00 | $180.71 |
Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 135 | 2 | $255.00–320.00 | $287.50 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressingPygmies | 100–150 | 107 | 3 | $150.00–195.00 | $176.67 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $335.00–355.00 | $348.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $350.00–355.00 | $351.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 707 | 6 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 5 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
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