Cattle prices
Graded Feeder Cattle Sale, Friday, October 2, 2026
Report date Oct 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 30, 2026 7:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Culpeper Ag Enterprise Graded Feeder Cattle Sale - Culpeper, VA (AMS_2174)
State Graded Feeder Cattle (Steers 42, Heifers 51, Bulls 23)
USDA Market News report narrative
Value Added Cattle are Weaned and Vaccinated
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 653 | 3 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 4 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Small · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.48 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 498 | 4 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 3 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 659 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 5 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 749 | 4 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 594 | 9 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 363 | 5 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 3 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $385.00–430.00 | $415.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 537 | 3 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 694 | 8 | $315.00–320.00 | $319.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 950–1,000 | 966 | 9 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 543 | 6 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 6 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 698 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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History
Culpeper Ag Enterprise price history
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Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 450–500 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 550–600 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | $415.00 | $325.00 | $310.00 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $392.60 | not reported | $345.00 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $375.00 | $380.00 | not reported |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $430.00 | $420.00 | $325.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $482.15 | $425.00 | $344.11 |
| May 1, 2026 | $486.79 | $425.00 | not reported |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $480.00 | $465.00 | $383.88 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $460.00 | $440.00 | $356.30 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | not reported | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $400.00 | not reported | $300.52 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $389.86 | $360.00 | $327.50 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $422.00 | $362.21 | $349.51 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 116 | 42 |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 102 | 30 |
| Fri, Aug 7, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 101 | 33 |
| Fri, Jul 17, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 134 | 44 |
| Fri, Jun 5, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 363 | 74 |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 261 | 61 |
| Fri, Apr 10, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 199 | 56 |
| Fri, Mar 6, 2026 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 168 | 47 |
| Fri, Dec 5, 2025 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 73 | 34 |
| Fri, Nov 7, 2025 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 280 | 59 |
| Fri, Oct 3, 2025 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 226 | 64 |
| Fri, Sep 5, 2025 | Graded Feeder Cattle Sale | 458 | 77 |
The barn
About Culpeper Ag Enterprise
- Listed as
- Culpeper Agricultural Enterprise
- Phone
- (540) 547-2188, (540) 364-1566
- Address
- 10220 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701
- Directions
- Directions
- Notes
- Sale day not listed by source
From VDACS Market News - Livestock Auction Directory, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about Culpeper Ag Enterprise
Where is Culpeper Ag Enterprise?
10220 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701. Get directions.
What sold at Culpeper Ag Enterprise most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Friday, October 2 sale with 116 head: feeder bulls, feeder heifers, feeder steers. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Culpeper Ag Enterprise prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Culpeper Ag Enterprise Graded Feeder Cattle Sale - Culpeper, VA (AMS_2174). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What is the phone number for Culpeper Ag Enterprise?
(540) 547-2188, (540) 364-1566, from the Virginia market list.
What other livestock sales are near Culpeper?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Virginia Cattle Company (Radiant, VA, Tue Nov 3), Madison Livestock Market (Radiant, VA, Sat Nov 7), Fauquier Livestock Exchange (Marshall, VA, Tue Nov 3), Virginia Livestock LLC (Front Royal, VA, Thu Nov 5) and Rockingham (Harrisonburg, VA, Thu Nov 5). Distances are straight-line from Culpeper.
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