Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Report date Aug 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
Aug 12Sale shown
91Head sold
Slaughter 1.00 To 6.00 Higher Feeder Cattle 10.00 To 12.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Moderate Quality Average To Attractive 2 Goats
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 4 | $442.00–445.00 | $442.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 581 | 3 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 682 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 883 | 10 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 3 | $375.00–377.00 | $375.67 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $397.00–410.00 | $403.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 3 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $370.00–385.00 | $377.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $372.00–375.00 | $373.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 5 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 5 | $340.00–350.00 | $341.93 |
| Medium · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 6 | $335.00–355.00 | $344.68 |
| Medium · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 975–1,305 | 1,088 | 3 | $149.00–155.00 | $151.19 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,130–1,225 | 1,178 | 2 | $171.00–175.00 | $173.08 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,370 | 1,260 | 2 | $149.00–164.00 | $157.15 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,385 | 1,385 | 1 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,575–2,010 | 1,753 | 3 | $207.00–215.00 | $211.25 |
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About Wilkes Livestock Exchange
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- Address
- 106 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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From NCDA&CS Veterinary Division - Stockyards and Markets, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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