Summary
USDA's Alabama summary, week of Oct 26, 2026
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold steady to 5.00 higher, with instances 15.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cattle sold mostly steady. Year to date receipts totaled 385,838 compared to 429,297 year ago.
USDA Market News report narrative
Report date Oct 26, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 30, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 7:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Alabama Weekly Cattle Auction Summary (AMS_2006)
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Feeder steers
Alabama feeder steers, week of Oct 26, 2026
Medium and Large 1, $/cwt. Compared with the week of Oct 19, 2026.
| Weight | Head | Range | Wtd avg | Prior week | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lbs | 4 | $455.00-500.00 | $479.78 | $502.85 | ▼ 23.07 |
| 350-400 lbs | 10 | $450.00-490.00 | $475.72 | $474.26 | ▲ 1.46 |
| 400-450 lbs | 9 | $434.00-485.00 | $465.02 | $444.39 | ▲ 20.63 |
| 450-500 lbs | 15 | $397.50-440.00 | $419.82 | $418.75 | ▲ 1.07 |
| 500-550 lbs | 68 | $365.00-433.00 | $408.35 | $388.67 | ▲ 19.68 |
| 550-600 lbs | 31 | $350.00-410.00 | $385.12 | $380.55 | ▲ 4.57 |
| 600-650 lbs | 35 | $355.00-370.00 | $361.70 | $352.10 | ▲ 9.60 |
| 650-700 lbs | 10 | $320.00-345.00 | $335.23 | $333.83 | ▲ 1.40 |
| 700-750 lbs | 5 | $322.00-345.00 | $328.97 | $323.46 | ▲ 5.51 |
| 750-800 lbs | 27 | $310.00-330.00 | $321.25 | $326.26 | ▼ 5.01 |
| 800-850 lbs | 5 | $325.00-329.00 | $328.20 | $310.00 | ▲ 18.20 |
| 850-900 lbs | 39 | $325.00-325.00 | $325.00 | $300.00 | ▲ 25.00 |
Feeder heifers
Alabama feeder heifers, week of Oct 26, 2026
Medium and Large 1, $/cwt. Compared with the week of Oct 19, 2026.
| Weight | Head | Range | Wtd avg | Prior week | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lbs | 35 | $395.00-450.00 | $425.65 | $438.83 | ▼ 13.18 |
| 350-400 lbs | 35 | $375.00-445.00 | $408.85 | $407.67 | ▲ 1.18 |
| 400-450 lbs | 60 | $355.00-427.00 | $391.27 | $390.72 | ▲ 0.55 |
| 450-500 lbs | 54 | $325.00-375.00 | $355.64 | $377.70 | ▼ 22.06 |
| 500-550 lbs | 87 | $313.00-370.00 | $342.17 | $343.95 | ▼ 1.78 |
| 550-600 lbs | 72 | $310.00-346.00 | $324.89 | $335.98 | ▼ 11.09 |
| 600-650 lbs | 38 | $300.00-340.00 | $316.24 | $323.06 | ▼ 6.82 |
| 650-700 lbs | 9 | $292.50-315.00 | $304.38 | $306.48 | ▼ 2.10 |
| 700-750 lbs | 20 | $285.00-305.00 | $295.51 | $301.10 | ▼ 5.59 |
| 750-800 lbs | 1 | $275.00-275.00 | $275.00 | $300.03 | ▼ 25.03 |
| 850-900 lbs | 6 | $272.50-300.00 | $286.39 | not reported | n/a |
Feeder bulls
Alabama feeder bulls, week of Oct 26, 2026
Medium and Large 1, $/cwt. Compared with the week of Oct 19, 2026.
| Weight | Head | Range | Wtd avg | Prior week | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lbs | 20 | $430.00-550.00 | $505.95 | $510.05 | ▼ 4.10 |
| 350-400 lbs | 36 | $420.00-525.00 | $468.65 | $474.06 | ▼ 5.41 |
| 400-450 lbs | 30 | $405.00-485.00 | $435.59 | $429.00 | ▲ 6.59 |
| 450-500 lbs | 42 | $390.00-430.00 | $405.48 | $403.71 | ▲ 1.77 |
| 500-550 lbs | 57 | $350.00-417.00 | $371.68 | $371.32 | ▲ 0.36 |
| 550-600 lbs | 51 | $335.00-370.00 | $350.27 | $350.77 | ▼ 0.50 |
| 600-650 lbs | 54 | $302.50-345.00 | $323.25 | $324.68 | ▼ 1.43 |
| 650-700 lbs | 42 | $287.50-332.00 | $306.35 | $313.45 | ▼ 7.10 |
| 700-750 lbs | 13 | $275.00-326.00 | $297.10 | $290.66 | ▲ 6.44 |
| 750-800 lbs | 3 | $260.00-275.00 | $266.55 | $279.52 | ▼ 12.97 |
Cull cows
Alabama slaughter cows, week of Oct 26, 2026
$/cwt. Compared with the week of Oct 19, 2026.
| Grade | Head | Wtd avg | Prior week | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker 75-80%, High dressing | 25 | $143.86 | $145.79 | ▼ 1.93 |
| Breaker 75-80%, Average dressing | 39 | $136.38 | $138.52 | ▼ 2.14 |
| Breaker 75-80%, Low dressing | 34 | $129.17 | $132.70 | ▼ 3.53 |
| Boner 80-85%, High dressing | 56 | $140.12 | $142.74 | ▼ 2.62 |
| Boner 80-85%, Average dressing | 120 | $133.92 | $136.33 | ▼ 2.41 |
| Boner 80-85%, Low dressing | 60 | $126.47 | $128.50 | ▼ 2.03 |
| Lean 85-90%, High dressing | 59 | $125.83 | $125.94 | ▼ 0.11 |
| Lean 85-90%, Average dressing | 79 | $119.67 | $118.74 | ▲ 0.93 |
| Lean 85-90%, Low dressing | 74 | $108.36 | $109.71 | ▼ 1.35 |
Every line USDA published this week, including replacement cows, pairs and lots described as fleshy or value added, is on the Alabama cattle prices page. The change column is this week's weighted average minus the prior week's for the same weight class.
Questions
Questions about Alabama Cattle Prices This Week | Weekly Auction Report
What are cattle selling for in Alabama this week?
USDA's Alabama summary for the week of Oct 26, 2026 put Medium and Large 1 steers weighing 500-550 lbs at $408.35/cwt on 68 head. The tables above have every weight.
Are cattle prices up or down this week?
500-550 lb steers were $408.35/cwt against $388.67 the week before. USDA's own summary of the market is quoted at the top of this page.
How do I read a cattle market report?
Prices are dollars per hundredweight (100 lbs). Each row is a 50 lb weight class; the range is the lowest and highest price paid and the weighted average accounts for how many head sold at each price. "Medium and Large 1" is the feeder grade: frame size and muscling.
Where does this report come from?
USDA Market News publishes the Alabama Weekly Cattle Auction Summary each week from the Alabama auctions its reporters covered.