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Alabama Association Board Sales (Seasonal)

Alabama · Montgomery · Fri, Aug 8
● As filed1,574 headUSDA AMS · slug 1990

The sale in one line

F.O.B. at origin · actual weights
9 lots covering 1,574 head. Weights are actual. USDA puts receipts at 1,574 head, against 4,219 last week and 0 a year ago.

Reporter comment USDA

As filed

All cattle sell with a 12 to 20 cent slide above base weight. Some have a slide of 12 to 20 cents above or below base weight. All cattle have a 2 or 3 percent shrink. Delivery is from September 1, 2025 till October 10,2025.

Every lot, as filed

9 lots · 1,574 head
ClassGradeWeightAvg wtPriceRangeHead
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None600–650633350.32/cwt330.00–359.00113
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None650–700682339.14/cwt333.00–344.00167
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2None700–750732330.35/cwt329.75–333.50240
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None600–650640355.00/cwt355.0039
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None900–950945319.25/cwt319.2553
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None800–850840332.00/cwt332.0059
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None850–900875330.35/cwt327.00–337.00287
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None700–750727364.71/cwt347.50–366.50292
SteersMedium and Large 1-2None750–800773345.59/cwt340.00–349.75324
Source: USDA AMS · Montgomery, AL. Prices are as filed, F.O.B. at origin, with the buyer taking freight — they are not comparable to a spot ring price and never enter a barn average. Weights are actual. Head is summed from the lots as reported.