Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Report date Jul 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
Jul 22Sale shown
104Head sold
Slaughter Cattle 4.00 To 10.00 Lower Feeder Cattle 5.00 To 15.00 Lower Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Light Quality Average To Attractive Head Calves 1000.00
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 5 | $435.00–462.00 | $456.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 4 | $342.00–381.00 | $371.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $315.00–335.00 | $326.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,335–1,900 | 1,618 | 2 | $196.00–208.00 | $200.95 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,485–2,130 | 1,818 | 4 | $214.00–234.00 | $221.46 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 965–1,150 | 1,033 | 3 | $141.00–155.00 | $149.53 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 925–1,030 | 967 | 3 | $168.00–174.00 | $170.59 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 815 | 815 | 1 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 805–855 | 830 | 2 | $129.00–130.00 | $129.52 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 875 | 875 | 1 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $429.00–450.00 | $436.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $430.00–480.00 | $455.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 537 | 7 | $412.00–437.00 | $429.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 2 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 4 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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) | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 815 | 815 | 1 | $2,475 | $2,475 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $430.00–450.00 | $440.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 17 | $414.00–437.00 | $423.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 507 | 6 | $385.00–389.00 | $387.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 915 | 2 | $251.00–252.00 | $251.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,015 | 1 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Full | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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