Feeder steers
$290 to $550
Alabama Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Alabama ran from about $290 to $550 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $250 to $590 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Oct 31, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$250 to $590
Auction receipts
6,727 head
Week ending
Oct 31, 2026
Alabama Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 224 lb | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 208 lb | 2 | $420.00 | $480.00 | $451.08 |
| 250-300 lb | 275 lb | 2 | $500.00 | $520.00 | $509.45 |
| 250-300 lb | 275 lb | 7 | $470.00 | $515.00 | $481.69 |
| 250-300 lb | 293 lb | 2 | $365.00 | $445.00 | $405.34 |
| 300-350 lb | 315 lb | 4 | $455.00 | $500.00 | $479.78 |
| 300-350 lb | 316 lb | 17 | $400.00 | $525.00 | $453.35 |
| 350-400 lb | 374 lb | 21 | $410.00 | $485.00 | $449.48 |
| 350-400 lb | 372 lb | 10 | $450.00 | $490.00 | $475.72 |
| 350-400 lb | 392 lb | 8 | $385.00 | $400.00 | $390.55 |
| 400-450 lb | 428 lb | 12 | $355.00 | $454.00 | $385.65 |
| 400-450 lb | 413 lb | 9 | $434.00 | $485.00 | $465.02 |
| 400-450 lb | 416 lb | 33 | $380.00 | $470.00 | $431.84 |
| 450-500 lb | 483 lb | 16 | $350.00 | $422.00 | $393.38 |
| 450-500 lb | 463 lb | 31 | $375.00 | $440.00 | $410.41 |
| 450-500 lb | 470 lb | 15 | $397.50 | $440.00 | $419.82 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 9 | $340.00 | $400.00 | $369.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 528 lb | 54 | $355.00 | $415.00 | $386.66 |
| 500-550 lb | 528 lb | 68 | $365.00 | $433.00 | $408.35 |
| 550-600 lb | 579 lb | 80 | $345.00 | $400.00 | $372.37 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 31 | $350.00 | $410.00 | $385.12 |
| 550-600 lb | 574 lb | 17 | $320.00 | $378.00 | $355.38 |
| 600-650 lb | 616 lb | 5 | $325.00 | $335.00 | $330.01 |
| 600-650 lb | 612 lb | 35 | $355.00 | $370.00 | $361.70 |
| 600-650 lb | 624 lb | 69 | $320.00 | $377.00 | $349.17 |
| 650-700 lb | 671 lb | 24 | $318.00 | $358.00 | $334.05 |
| 650-700 lb | 677 lb | 10 | $320.00 | $345.00 | $335.23 |
| 650-700 lb | 667 lb | 3 | $302.00 | $325.00 | $309.94 |
| 700-750 lb | 724 lb | 5 | $322.00 | $345.00 | $328.97 |
| 700-750 lb | 709 lb | 19 | $305.00 | $332.50 | $321.26 |
| 700-750 lb | 715 lb | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 768 lb | 27 | $310.00 | $330.00 | $321.25 |
| 750-800 lb | 785 lb | 7 | $295.00 | $325.00 | $311.97 |
| 800-850 lb | 831 lb | 9 | $290.00 | $315.00 | $305.04 |
| 800-850 lb | 800 lb | 5 | $325.00 | $329.00 | $328.20 |
| 850-900 lb | 866 lb | 39 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 850 lb | 13 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Alabama Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 223 lb | 2 | $380.00 | $535.00 | $463.60 |
| 200-250 lb | 229 lb | 6 | $385.00 | $420.00 | $405.87 |
| 200-250 lb | 226 lb | 5 | $420.00 | $590.00 | $491.64 |
| 250-300 lb | 270 lb | 18 | $355.00 | $460.00 | $409.89 |
| 250-300 lb | 273 lb | 10 | $435.00 | $490.00 | $457.17 |
| 250-300 lb | 288 lb | 8 | $400.00 | $430.00 | $419.63 |
| 300-350 lb | 326 lb | 35 | $395.00 | $450.00 | $425.65 |
| 300-350 lb | 323 lb | 22 | $350.00 | $430.00 | $381.04 |
| 300-350 lb | 327 lb | 48 | $350.00 | $442.00 | $401.49 |
| 350-400 lb | 371 lb | 28 | $325.00 | $420.00 | $365.77 |
| 350-400 lb | 377 lb | 35 | $375.00 | $445.00 | $408.85 |
| 350-400 lb | 376 lb | 69 | $350.00 | $432.00 | $391.58 |
| 350-400 lb | 388 lb | 4 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 427 lb | 42 | $320.00 | $380.00 | $338.49 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 77 | $335.00 | $402.00 | $365.10 |
| 400-450 lb | 419 lb | 60 | $355.00 | $427.00 | $391.27 |
| 450-500 lb | 467 lb | 54 | $325.00 | $375.00 | $355.64 |
| 450-500 lb | 476 lb | 54 | $300.00 | $340.00 | $323.66 |
| 450-500 lb | 478 lb | 136 | $305.00 | $365.00 | $339.27 |
| 500-550 lb | 521 lb | 87 | $313.00 | $370.00 | $342.17 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 30 | $280.50 | $326.00 | $306.65 |
| 500-550 lb | 521 lb | 142 | $300.00 | $340.00 | $323.65 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 38 | $270.00 | $324.00 | $307.24 |
| 550-600 lb | 569 lb | 72 | $310.00 | $346.00 | $324.89 |
| 550-600 lb | 573 lb | 64 | $275.00 | $335.00 | $307.83 |
| 600-650 lb | 610 lb | 16 | $326.00 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 638 lb | 13 | $260.00 | $286.00 | $272.90 |
| 600-650 lb | 621 lb | 64 | $270.00 | $324.00 | $298.03 |
| 600-650 lb | 616 lb | 38 | $300.00 | $340.00 | $316.24 |
| 650-700 lb | 672 lb | 15 | $255.00 | $302.00 | $276.54 |
| 650-700 lb | 667 lb | 9 | $292.50 | $315.00 | $304.38 |
| 650-700 lb | 668 lb | 35 | $270.00 | $322.00 | $295.94 |
| 650-700 lb | 664 lb | 82 | $333.00 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 710 lb | 24 | $260.00 | $315.00 | $305.22 |
| 700-750 lb | 722 lb | 7 | $250.00 | $266.00 | $259.80 |
| 700-750 lb | 712 lb | 20 | $285.00 | $305.00 | $295.51 |
| 750-800 lb | 760 lb | 72 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 765 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 781 lb | 7 | $285.00 | $287.50 | $286.43 |
| 750-800 lb | 760 lb | 11 | $260.00 | $290.00 | $278.52 |
| 800-850 lb | 829 lb | 12 | $250.00 | $271.00 | $262.80 |
| 850-900 lb | 862 lb | 6 | $272.50 | $300.00 | $286.39 |
Alabama Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 226 lb | 8 | $500.00 | $690.00 | $567.57 |
| 200-250 lb | 242 lb | 3 | $420.00 | $490.00 | $466.83 |
| 200-250 lb | 226 lb | 7 | $460.00 | $620.00 | $559.56 |
| 250-300 lb | 274 lb | 28 | $440.00 | $545.00 | $482.70 |
| 250-300 lb | 276 lb | 11 | $450.00 | $555.00 | $492.98 |
| 250-300 lb | 274 lb | 11 | $400.00 | $480.00 | $445.32 |
| 300-350 lb | 335 lb | 12 | $415.00 | $455.00 | $440.07 |
| 300-350 lb | 322 lb | 20 | $430.00 | $550.00 | $505.95 |
| 300-350 lb | 324 lb | 49 | $410.00 | $540.00 | $464.34 |
| 350-400 lb | 376 lb | 28 | $375.00 | $480.00 | $414.92 |
| 350-400 lb | 376 lb | 43 | $380.00 | $495.00 | $433.43 |
| 350-400 lb | 367 lb | 36 | $420.00 | $525.00 | $468.65 |
| 400-450 lb | 416 lb | 30 | $405.00 | $485.00 | $435.59 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 77 | $360.00 | $460.00 | $407.50 |
| 400-450 lb | 434 lb | 66 | $322.00 | $442.00 | $374.69 |
| 450-500 lb | 468 lb | 42 | $390.00 | $430.00 | $405.48 |
| 450-500 lb | 477 lb | 58 | $335.00 | $396.00 | $353.24 |
| 450-500 lb | 471 lb | 112 | $350.00 | $415.00 | $373.95 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 57 | $350.00 | $417.00 | $371.68 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 85 | $335.00 | $365.00 | $348.48 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 47 | $320.00 | $350.00 | $333.85 |
| 550-600 lb | 575 lb | 42 | $285.00 | $335.00 | $313.13 |
| 550-600 lb | 576 lb | 78 | $315.00 | $380.00 | $335.59 |
| 550-600 lb | 569 lb | 51 | $335.00 | $370.00 | $350.27 |
| 600-650 lb | 620 lb | 30 | $265.00 | $330.00 | $307.10 |
| 600-650 lb | 621 lb | 54 | $302.50 | $345.00 | $323.25 |
| 600-650 lb | 623 lb | 63 | $280.00 | $375.00 | $317.49 |
| 650-700 lb | 677 lb | 27 | $260.00 | $310.00 | $280.20 |
| 650-700 lb | 672 lb | 42 | $287.50 | $332.00 | $306.35 |
| 650-700 lb | 672 lb | 40 | $270.00 | $354.00 | $306.97 |
| 700-750 lb | 731 lb | 18 | $260.00 | $315.00 | $286.93 |
| 700-750 lb | 719 lb | 13 | $275.00 | $326.00 | $297.10 |
| 700-750 lb | 734 lb | 12 | $255.00 | $298.00 | $281.74 |
| 750-800 lb | 770 lb | 3 | $260.00 | $275.00 | $266.55 |
| 750-800 lb | 793 lb | 3 | $245.00 | $270.00 | $261.70 |
| 750-800 lb | 777 lb | 18 | $245.00 | $298.00 | $272.10 |
| 800-850 lb | 811 lb | 4 | $255.00 | $270.00 | $262.50 |
| 850-900 lb | 895 lb | 4 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Alabama Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1761 lb | 14 | $170.00 | $183.00 | $176.44 |
| N/A | 1691 lb | 30 | $155.00 | $174.00 | $164.71 |
| N/A | 1602 lb | 28 | $141.00 | $162.00 | $153.68 |
Alabama Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1194 lb | 56 | $129.00 | $158.00 | $140.12 |
| N/A | 1214 lb | 60 | $118.00 | $133.00 | $126.47 |
| N/A | 1201 lb | 120 | $123.00 | $143.00 | $133.92 |
| N/A | 1454 lb | 34 | $117.00 | $135.00 | $129.17 |
| N/A | 1430 lb | 25 | $130.00 | $155.00 | $143.86 |
| N/A | 1086 lb | 59 | $119.00 | $137.00 | $125.83 |
| N/A | 1039 lb | 74 | $98.00 | $122.00 | $108.36 |
| N/A | 1081 lb | 79 | $110.00 | $131.00 | $119.67 |
| N/A | 1397 lb | 39 | $123.00 | $142.00 | $136.38 |
Alabama Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | - | 2 | $4,300.00 | $4,500.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Medium and Large | - | 33 | $2,600.00 | $3,900.00 | $3,303.03 |
| Medium and Large | - | 1 | $3,050.00 | $3,050.00 | $3,050.00 |
| Medium and Large | - | 1 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 |
| Medium and Large | - | 10 | $2,800.00 | $3,100.00 | $2,920.00 |
| Small | - | 2 | $1,600.00 | $1,650.00 | $1,625.00 |
| Medium and Large | - | 6 | $2,500.00 | $3,250.00 | $2,750.00 |
| Medium and Large | - | 13 | $1,950.00 | $3,900.00 | $3,330.77 |
| Small | - | 2 | $1,800.00 | $2,000.00 | $1,900.00 |
| Medium and Large | - | 12 | $1,800.00 | $2,675.00 | $2,418.75 |
Alabama Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | - | 4 | $1,700.00 | $1,775.00 | $1,731.25 |
| Small | - | 8 | $1,420.00 | $1,545.00 | $1,498.13 |
| Small | - | 6 | $1,300.00 | $2,000.00 | $1,783.33 |
| Medium and Large | - | 65 | $2,000.00 | $3,350.00 | $2,590.46 |
| Medium and Large | - | 34 | $2,200.00 | $3,700.00 | $3,008.82 |
| Medium and Large | - | 3 | $1,250.00 | $1,650.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Small | - | 4 | $1,450.00 | $1,600.00 | $1,487.50 |
| Medium and Large | - | 23 | $1,700.00 | $2,300.00 | $1,930.43 |
| Medium and Large | - | 22 | $1,800.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,065.91 |
| Medium and Large | - | 10 | $1,950.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,505.00 |
| Medium and Large | - | 17 | $1,450.00 | $2,200.00 | $1,832.35 |
| Medium and Large | - | 7 | $3,000.00 | $4,200.00 | $3,807.14 |
Alabama Bred Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | - | 6 | $4,100.00 | $4,200.00 | $4,133.33 |
| Medium and Large | - | 4 | $3,000.00 | $3,300.00 | $3,150.00 |
| Small | - | 13 | $3,400.00 | $3,600.00 | $3,553.85 |
| Medium and Large | - | 26 | $2,200.00 | $4,000.00 | $3,849.04 |
| Medium and Large | - | 3 | $4,025.00 | $4,025.00 | $4,025.00 |
| Medium and Large | - | 2 | $1,850.00 | $2,950.00 | $2,400.00 |
| Small | - | 3 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
Alabama Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | - | 28 | $1,700.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,021.43 |
| Medium and Large | - | 43 | $1,175.00 | $2,100.00 | $1,373.37 |
Alabama Heifer Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | - | 3 | $3,800.00 | $4,000.00 | $3,933.33 |
Alabama Open Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | - | 61 | $2,350.00 | $3,400.00 | $2,776.23 |
Auction volume
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Alabama auctions reported 6,727 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 8,452 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 7,307 head a year ago@endif.
Alabama cattle markets
Alabama's cattle industry is centered on cow-calf production, with pasture-based herds spread across much of the state. The Black Belt, Tennessee Valley, and eastern and southern counties are important cattle areas, supported by a network of local livestock auctions. Many producers market weaned calves in the fall after spring calving, while spring sales also bring cattle from fall-calving operations. Calves commonly move to stocker programs, backgrounding operations, or feedlots outside the state.
Alabama cattle market commentary
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.
Market commentary above is quoted from the USDA Market News report.
About this data
These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News from livestock auctions across Alabama, summarized weekly. Feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt); breeding and replacement cattle are often quoted per head or per pair. Prices move with the futures market, feed costs, and demand, so confirm current values at your local auction.
Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, report AMS_2006, published Oct 26, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
Alabama cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in Alabama right now?
Feeder steer prices in Alabama ran from about $290 to $550 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $250 to $590 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Oct 31, 2026. Exact prices depend on weight, frame, and quality, shown in the tables above.
Why do lighter cattle cost more per hundredweight?
Buyers usually pay a higher price per pound for lighter calves than for heavy yearlings, a pattern often called the price slide, because lighter cattle have more weight left to gain. That is why a 5-weight steer can post a higher per-cwt price than an 8-weight steer at the same auction.
How often are these cattle prices updated?
USDA Market News publishes Alabama auction summaries weekly, and this page refreshes after each new report. Auction prices can change from week to week, so check the report date shown above.
Page updated Nov 4, 2026.