Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Report date Aug 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 27, 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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333Head sold
Slaughter Cattle 1.00 To 6.00 Higher Feeder Cattle 4.00 To 8.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Heavy 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 | 230 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 391 | 6 | $392.00–408.00 | $398.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 20 | $379.00–413.00 | $408.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 489 | 48 | $360.00–375.00 | $372.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $359.00–360.00 | $359.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 5 | $340.00–357.00 | $351.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 61 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 664 | 9 | $260.00–275.00 | $271.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 865 | 2 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 750–800 | 784 | 9 | $389.00 | $389.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 6 | $330.00–350.00 | $346.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $300.00–330.00 | $316.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $262.00–265.00 | $263.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 753 | 2 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 945 | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 200–250 | 207 | 2 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 486 | 4 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 543 | 16 | $369.00–382.00 | $370.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 552 | 7 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 6 | $354.00–357.00 | $356.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 664 | 16 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 11 | $325.00–329.00 | $328.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 803 | 3 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 277 | 3 | $450.00–475.00 | $457.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 8 | $450.00–475.00 | $464.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $387.00–400.00 | $393.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 4 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $367.00–375.00 | $371.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 2 | $400.00–455.00 | $427.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 6 | $330.00–352.00 | $339.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $315.00–342.00 | $328.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $220.00–235.00 | $227.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,215 | 1,153 | 6 | $151.00–168.00 | $159.93 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,385–1,540 | 1,458 | 3 | $164.00–169.00 | $165.91 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 875 | 875 | 1 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 875 | 875 | 1 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Beef/Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 2,220 | 2,220 | 1 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,575 | 1,575 | 1 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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) | 945–1,185 | 1,075 | 4 | $1,450–2,400 | $1,915.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 925–1,245 | 1,085 | 2 | $2,000–2,050 | $2,028.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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