Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Report date Aug 19, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
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370Head sold
Slaughter Cattle Mostly Steady Feeder Cattle 10.00 To 20.00 Higher Demand Very Good Activity Active Offerings Heavy Quality Attractive Baby Calf 500.00
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 | 323 | 7 | $470.00–515.00 | $498.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $455.00–508.00 | $473.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 6 | $431.00 | $431.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $367.00–385.00 | $373.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $329.00–335.00 | $332.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 829 | 4 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 10 | $350.00–382.00 | $367.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $345.00–367.00 | $361.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 582 | 8 | $340.00–365.00 | $345.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 629 | 7 | $325.00–357.00 | $338.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $242.00–250.00 | $245.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 3 | $245.00–310.00 | $285.33 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $449.00 | $449.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 5 | $417.00–432.00 | $422.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 14 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 5 | $372.00–380.00 | $378.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 22 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 25 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 32 | $322.00–326.00 | $325.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 11 | $394.00 | $394.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 6 | $332.00–350.00 | $347.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 746 | 10 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 391 | 8 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 10 | $410.00–435.00 | $424.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 543 | 6 | $367.00–389.00 | $385.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 20 | $315.00–335.50 | $333.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 3 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 777 | 11 | $285.00–300.00 | $290.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 877 | 9 | $262.00–265.00 | $264.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 462 | 5 | $310.00–390.00 | $368.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $335.00–337.00 | $336.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 652 | 12 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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 | 925–1,300 | 1,141 | 11 | $2,500–4,000 | $3,262.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 900–1,150 | 983 | 3 | $3,200–3,950 | $3,614.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 900–1,200 | 1,025 | 6 | $2,500–3,500 | $3,124.39 |
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 800 | 800 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 910 | 910 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045–1,150 | 1,098 | 2 | $2,500–2,750 | $2,630.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 910–950 | 930 | 2 | $2,700–3,950 | $3,338.44 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 985–1,035 | 1,015 | 3 | $142.00–153.00 | $147.42 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 965–1,485 | 1,172 | 3 | $165.00–171.00 | $169.35 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 900 | 900 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 810 | 810 | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 640–870 | 724 | 4 | $169.00–172.00 | $170.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 820–870 | 845 | 2 | $124.00–130.00 | $126.91 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,485–1,775 | 1,630 | 2 | $206.00–217.00 | $211.99 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Beef/Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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