Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Report date Jul 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 9, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
Jul 8Sale shown
186Head sold
No Sale Last Week Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Moderate Quality Average To Attractive Head Calve 1025.00
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 298 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $400.00–442.00 | $417.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 584 | 19 | $428.00–468.00 | $458.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $408.00 | $408.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 3 | $394.00 | $394.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 906 | 4 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $400.00–445.00 | $416.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 384 | 13 | $440.00–480.00 | $472.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $390.00–425.00 | $407.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 7 | $440.00–449.00 | $447.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $375.00–415.00 | $386.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $345.00–362.00 | $352.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 6 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,028 | 4 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $499.00 | $499.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 398 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $365.00–385.00 | $375.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 362 | 5 | $457.00–490.00 | $471.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 434 | 6 | $432.00–460.00 | $455.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 13 | $375.00–415.00 | $401.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $325.00–337.00 | $331.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 769 | 5 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 393 | 4 | $400.00–445.00 | $415.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $379.00–400.00 | $389.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $325.00–350.00 | $337.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $335.00–350.00 | $342.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
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 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 3 | $2,375 | $2,375 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 645 | 645 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 990–1,275 | 1,145 | 7 | $147.00–162.00 | $158.68 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,020–1,150 | 1,083 | 4 | $175.00–197.00 | $181.24 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 990 | 990 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,275–1,525 | 1,420 | 4 | $171.00–178.00 | $174.12 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 875 | 875 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,270 | 1,270 | 2 | $190.00–197.00 | $193.50 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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About Wilkes Livestock Exchange
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- Phone
- (336) 838-3442
- Address
- 106 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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