Mid-Atlantic Livestock Video Auction results — October 20, 2026

Richfield, NC · Sale October 20, 2026

Feeder cattle reported
2,381
2,381 offered
Steers 500–599 lb
— /cwt
all delivery dates
Steers 700–799 lb
$354.00 /cwt
all delivery dates
Heifers 500–599 lb
— /cwt
all delivery dates

Consignments are from BQA certified producers or vaccinated according to BQA guidelines; most cattle belong to a known vaccination program. Cattle are weaned at least 45 days and are carrying moderate flesh. Cattle are located in Georgia, South Carolina & North Carolina. Lots quoted as Value Added have verified management practices to be considered natural, GAP Certified, or NHTC verified; all heifers are guaranteed open. Current delivery are cattle that will deliver 14 days from sale date. Head totals are based on load lot estimate of 49,500 pounds. The next sale is November 3, 2026

USDA Market News reporter, October 20, 2026

Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (57% Steers, 43% Heifers). Feeder cattle over 600 lbs was 100%. Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 1-2% pencil shrink or equivalent, with a 1-18 cent slide > 600 lbs and 0 cent slide < 600 lbs.

Feeder steers by delivery month

WeightHeadAvg wtAll deliveries $/cwtCurrent
700–799 lb65750 lb$354.00 $354.0065 hd
800–899 lb57850 lb$323.50 $323.5057 hd
Medium and Large No. 1 and 1–2, regular lots, F.O.B., estimated weights, head-weighted by 100-lb band. "From Nov" = delivery starting in November (USDA lists ranges such as Nov–Dec). Current = delivery within about two weeks of the sale. † Based on fewer than 5 head; treat as a rough price.

Feeder heifers by delivery month

WeightHeadAvg wtAll deliveries $/cwtCurrent
600–699 lb70690 lb$336.75 $336.7570 hd
800–899 lb52850 lb$304.00 $304.0052 hd
Medium and Large No. 1 and 1–2, regular lots, F.O.B., estimated weights, head-weighted by 100-lb band. "From Nov" = delivery starting in November (USDA lists ranges such as Nov–Dec). Current = delivery within about two weeks of the sale. † Based on fewer than 5 head; treat as a rough price.

By region of origin

RegionSteers 500–599Steers 700–799Heifers 500–599
SoutheastAL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV —$354.0065 hd—
All delivery dates, $/cwt.

Price history since 2020

Per sale, all delivery dates, $/cwt

Sales in the last 12 months

SaleReportedSteers 500–599Steers 700–799Heifers 500–599
Oct 20, 20262,381—$354.00—
Oct 6, 20261,825$388.00$356.53$365.00
Sep 15, 20261,869$407.00$351.00—
Sep 1, 20261,925—$343.00—
Aug 18, 20261,658—$350.82$352.00
Aug 4, 20262,217—$355.00—
Jul 21, 20261,271———
Jul 7, 20261,417$486.00$387.46—
Jun 16, 2026678———
Jun 2, 2026831—$376.00—
May 19, 2026904—$392.50—
May 5, 2026954—$396.00$412.00
Apr 21, 2026911—$384.00—
Apr 7, 20262,833—$381.52—
Mar 17, 2026971$499.76——
Mar 3, 20261,034—$373.03—
Feb 17, 20261,541—$399.66—
Feb 3, 2026830—$400.00—
Jan 20, 20261,196—$378.25—
Jan 6, 20261,351—$404.82—
Dec 16, 2025641———
Dec 2, 20251,428—$347.50—
Nov 18, 20251,280———
Nov 4, 20251,447—$341.31—
Oct 21, 20251,479———
Oct 7, 20251,205—$365.50—
Sep 16, 20251,999———
Head = feeder cattle USDA reported as sold. Prices are all delivery dates combined.

Source: USDA AMS Market News, “Mid-Atlantic Livestock Video/Internet Auction - Norwood, NC” (AMS_3161). Video and internet auctions sell cattle for delivery now or months ahead; weights are seller estimates, prices are F.O.B. with the shrink and slide terms USDA quotes above.