Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Report date Sep 9, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 10, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Wilkes Livestock Exchange - North Wilkesboro, NC (AMS_2089)
Sep 9Sale shown
147Head sold
Slaughter Cattle 9.00 To 15.00 Lower Feeder Cattle 4.00 To 8.00 Higher Demand Good Activity Active Offerings Light 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 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 4 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $382.00–402.00 | $389.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 13 | $362.00–369.00 | $368.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 4 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 5 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 357 | 2 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 4 | $335.00–340.00 | $338.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 8 | $300.00–337.00 | $317.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 607 | 9 | $322.00–327.00 | $325.34 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $275.00–300.00 | $287.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $265.00–285.00 | $275.20 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $400.00–432.00 | $420.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 2 | $437.00 | $437.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 9 | $396.00–410.00 | $400.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $350.00–370.00 | $365.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 7 | $340.00–370.00 | $365.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $335.00–385.00 | $360.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $402.00–410.00 | $406.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $337.00–339.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 644 | 4 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,460–1,605 | 1,533 | 2 | $180.00–193.00 | $186.19 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 945–1,080 | 1,013 | 2 | $124.00–130.00 | $127.20 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 925–1,290 | 1,101 | 4 | $110.00–120.00 | $114.07 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 950–1,260 | 1,105 | 2 | $100.00–108.00 | $103.44 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,300–1,455 | 1,355 | 4 | $145.00–158.00 | $150.59 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 605 | 605 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880–895 | 888 | 3 | $105.00–116.00 | $109.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 860 | 860 | 1 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 655 | 655 | 1 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
Get the week's prices every Friday
The week's USDA prices in one free email on Fridays. Pick what you want in it.
The barn
About Wilkes Livestock Exchange
- Listed as
- Wilkes Livestock Exchange
- Phone
- (336) 838-3442
- Address
- 106 Armory Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
- Directions
- Directions
- Notes
- Sale day not listed by source
From NCDA&CS Veterinary Division - Stockyards and Markets, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Nearby