Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Report date May 27, 2026 · Published by USDA May 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
May 27Sale shown
144Head sold
Slaughter Cattle 1.00 To 5.00 Higher Feeder Cattle 3.00 To 6.00 Lower Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Moderate Quality Average To Attractive
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $466.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 13 | $445.00–475.00 | $448.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 5 | $437.00–460.00 | $441.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $425.00–430.00 | $429.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 7 | $350.00–377.00 | $370.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 583 | 10 | $342.00–387.00 | $373.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 7 | $400.00–420.00 | $416.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $300.00–322.00 | $311.21 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $495.00–500.00 | $497.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $460.00–485.00 | $468.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $365.00–385.00 | $374.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 646 | 5 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $369.00–375.00 | $372.01 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 218 | 2 | $475.00–500.00 | $488.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 333 | 6 | $495.00–540.00 | $513.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 9 | $485.00–535.00 | $502.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 4 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $400.00–435.00 | $413.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 588 | 5 | $385.00–437.00 | $417.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $282.00–330.00 | $305.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,030–1,195 | 1,118 | 5 | $148.00–161.00 | $154.40 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,125–1,235 | 1,178 | 3 | $175.00–176.00 | $175.68 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,270–1,430 | 1,343 | 3 | $179.00–189.00 | $183.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 855 | 855 | 1 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 840 | 840 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Beef/Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $269.00–325.00 | $297.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,715 | 1,715 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 825 | 825 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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 | $2,075 | $2,075 |
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