Cattle prices
Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Nov 2, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 8:50 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
Oct 28Latest USDA sale
180Head sold
No Reporter Last Week Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Moderate Quality Average To Attractive
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 | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,650–1,725 | 1,688 | 2 | $152.00–160.00 | $156.09 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,105–1,475 | 1,314 | 5 | $115.00–126.00 | $121.37 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 950–1,415 | 1,206 | 12 | $100.00–114.00 | $107.22 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 930–1,380 | 1,121 | 8 | $55.00–100.00 | $91.75 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,425–1,655 | 1,511 | 7 | $118.00–134.00 | $124.83 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,420 | 1,420 | 1 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 750 | 750 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $504.00 | $504.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 4 | $475.00–477.00 | $476.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $470.00–487.00 | $478.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 4 | $430.00–445.00 | $433.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $382.00–400.00 | $395.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 4 | $360.00–370.00 | $367.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 3 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.30 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 446 | 7 | $400.00–408.00 | $406.01 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $425.00–429.00 | $427.03 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 5 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.77 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $340.00–352.00 | $349.06 |
| Medium · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 2 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 4 | $385.00–425.00 | $402.12 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $330.00–380.00 | $354.39 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $385.00–395.00 | $389.92 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $355.00–369.00 | $362.05 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $459.00 | $459.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 361 | 8 | $380.00–391.00 | $384.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $318.00–332.00 | $325.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $282.00–290.00 | $286.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $242.00–255.00 | $248.66 |
| Medium · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.09 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $369.00–377.00 | $375.04 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 4 | $409.00 | $409.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 758 | 2 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 915 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Beef/Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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History
Wilkes Livestock Exchange price history
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Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 450–500 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 450–500 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 600–650 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | $410.00 | $335.00 | $286.02 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $422.47 | $322.27 | $286.55 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $456.11 | $349.57 | $345.00 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $415.38 | $401.56 | $307.50 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $418.54 | $396.95 | $340.74 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $429.00 | $378.84 | $318.84 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $400.71 | $368.48 | $356.00 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $392.52 | $358.00 | $290.84 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $391.00 | $372.24 | $331.00 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $422.03 | $422.00 | $333.51 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $442.73 | $377.46 | $341.93 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $430.00 | $434.62 | $326.41 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $445.00 | $407.00 | $322.00 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $455.80 | not reported | not reported |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $485.00 | $472.11 | $325.00 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | $417.00 | $447.66 | $365.00 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 180 | 72 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 180 | 85 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 234 | 64 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Cattle sale | 147 | 63 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 350 | 64 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 157 | 75 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Cattle sale | 147 | 54 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Cattle sale | 154 | 49 |
| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 333 | 72 |
| Wed, Aug 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 370 | 75 |
| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 91 | 43 |
| Wed, Aug 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 86 | 42 |
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 153 | 67 |
| Wed, Jul 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 104 | 40 |
| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 247 | 72 |
| Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 186 | 62 |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Cattle sale | 168 | 60 |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | Cattle sale | 152 | 45 |
| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | Cattle sale | 159 | 56 |
| Wed, Jun 3, 2026 | Cattle sale | 300 | 71 |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 144 | 50 |
| Wed, May 20, 2026 | Cattle sale | 302 | 101 |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 417 | 93 |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 212 | 75 |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 199 | 79 |
| Wed, Apr 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 270 | 66 |
| Wed, Apr 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 197 | 52 |
| Sat, Apr 4, 2026 | Replacement Cattle Sale | 145 | 14 |
| Wed, Apr 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 152 | 51 |
| Wed, Mar 25, 2026 | Cattle sale | 371 | 65 |
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About Wilkes Livestock Exchange
- Listed as
- Wilkes Livestock Exchange
- Phone
- (336) 838-3442
- Address
- 106 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
- Directions
- Directions
- Notes
- Sale day not listed by source
From NCDA&CS Veterinary Division - Stockyards and Markets, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about Wilkes Livestock Exchange
Where is Wilkes Livestock Exchange?
106 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Get directions.
What sold at Wilkes Livestock Exchange most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Wednesday, October 28 sale with 180 head: slaughter bulls, slaughter cows, feeder bulls, feeder heifers, feeder steers, feeder dairy steers and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Wilkes Livestock Exchange prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What is the phone number for Wilkes Livestock Exchange?
(336) 838-3442, from the North Carolina market list.
What other livestock sales are near North Wilkesboro?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Appalachian Regional Stockyard, LLC. (Wytheville, VA, Mon Nov 9). Distances are straight-line from North Wilkesboro.
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