Saluda Livestock Exchange - Saluda, SC
USDA-reported auction results · regular sale day Monday
SALE OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2026- Saluda Livestock Exchange in Saluda, South Carolina held its last reported cattle auction on .
- Receipts: 964 head.
- 500-600 lb Medium & Large 1 steers averaged $361.68/cwt on 28 head.
- 700-800 lb Medium & Large 1 steers averaged $298.03/cwt on 5 head.
- Against this barn's September 21, 2026 sale: 500–600 lb steers sold near steady at $361.68; 700–800 lb steers averaged $298.03, 18.13 lower ($/cwt, our head-weighted averages). Receipts 964 head vs 936 last sale.
- Regular sale day: Monday.
This sale964
Last reported936
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sharply higher, feeder heifers 10.00 higher, feeder bulls steady, slaughter cows 5.00 lower, slaughter bulls 6.00 lower. Heavy offering of plain to average quality cattle with active buyer participation. Supply included: 81% Feeder Cattle ( 20% Steers, 40% Heifers, 40% Bulls); 9% Slaughter Cattle ( 87% Cows, 13% Bulls); 2% Replacement Cattle ( 17% Stock Cows, 33% Bred Cows, 17% Bred Heifers, 17% Cow-Calf Pairs, 17% Bulls); 1% Slaughter Goats ( 78% Bucks/Billies, 22% Wethers); 4% Replacement Goats ( 57% Nannies/Does, 43% Bucks/Billies); 3% Slaughter Hogs ( 79% Barrows & Gilts, 11% Sows, 11% Boars). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 17%.USDA market reporter, Saluda, SC
The ledger
| Head | Wt range (lbs) | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERS - Medium and Large 1 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 2 | 250–295 | 273 | 500.00–540.00 | 518.35 | |
| 1 | 330 | 330 | 495.00 | 495.00 | |
| 8 | 360–395 | 375 | 415.00–440.00 | 428.48 | |
| 7 | 400–420 | 409 | 390.00–410.00 | 404.98 | |
| 7 | 450–475 | 461 | 390.00–415.00 | 402.63 | |
| 19 | 500–535 | 521 | 357.50–385.00 | 363.53 | |
| 7 | 561–565 | 562 | 350.00–360.00 | 351.44 | |
| 2 | 568 | 568 | 380.00 | 380.00 | Value Added |
| 9 | 600–635 | 614 | 320.00–335.00 | 331.09 | |
| 1 | 660 | 660 | 350.00 | 350.00 | |
| 3 | 710–720 | 717 | 292.50–310.00 | 303.38 | |
| 2 | 770–795 | 783 | 290.00 | 290.00 | |
| 3 | 800–820 | 808 | 282.50–290.00 | 287.46 | |
| STEERS - Medium and Large 2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 1 | 305 | 305 | 390.00 | 390.00 | |
| HEIFERS - Medium and Large 1 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 1 | 225 | 225 | 465.00 | 465.00 | |
| 1 | 265 | 265 | 470.00 | 470.00 | |
| 2 | 320–340 | 330 | 430.00–455.00 | 442.12 | |
| 4 | 303–305 | 304 | 470.00–505.00 | 496.21 | Fancy |
| 11 | 365–390 | 380 | 390.00–420.00 | 404.86 | |
| 9 | 400–435 | 416 | 360.00–380.00 | 365.55 | |
| 1 | 425 | 425 | 405.00 | 405.00 | Value Added |
| 32 | 450–483 | 461 | 345.00–355.00 | 348.08 | |
| 21 | 501–540 | 512 | 320.00–335.00 | 328.37 | |
| 1 | 505 | 505 | 340.00 | 340.00 | Value Added |
| 46 | 550–590 | 569 | 310.00–330.00 | 318.59 | |
| 9 | 600–645 | 612 | 290.00–320.00 | 306.59 | |
| 1 | 650 | 650 | 300.00 | 300.00 | |
| 1 | 710 | 710 | 290.00 | 290.00 | |
| 1 | 785 | 785 | 280.00 | 280.00 | |
| HEIFERS - Medium and Large 2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 2 | 200–225 | 213 | 400.00 | 400.00 | |
| 1 | 340 | 340 | 340.00 | 340.00 | |
| 12 | 355–395 | 372 | 350.00–385.00 | 369.24 | |
| 7 | 400–445 | 426 | 320.00–355.00 | 342.80 | |
| 3 | 432 | 432 | 305.00 | 305.00 | Fleshy |
| 26 | 450–495 | 462 | 315.00–340.00 | 332.36 | |
| 1 | 485 | 485 | 300.00 | 300.00 | Fleshy |
| 17 | 510–545 | 527 | 275.00–305.00 | 290.88 | |
| 8 | 555–585 | 573 | 265.00–300.00 | 282.37 | |
| 7 | 605–640 | 626 | 270.00–295.00 | 287.17 | |
| 3 | 670–695 | 678 | 287.50–292.50 | 290.00 | |
| 3 | 700–720 | 713 | 240.00–260.00 | 246.54 | |
| HEIFERS - Medium and Large 3 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 1 | 395 | 395 | 325.00 | 325.00 | |
| 4 | 410–430 | 423 | 285.00–310.00 | 297.63 | |
| 1 | 470 | 470 | 310.00 | 310.00 | |
| BULLS - Medium and Large 1 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 3 | 225–245 | 232 | 500.00–525.00 | 515.14 | |
| 2 | 280–295 | 288 | 470.00–525.00 | 496.78 | |
| 5 | 330–345 | 338 | 420.00–470.00 | 442.94 | |
| 4 | 325–338 | 333 | 480.00–505.00 | 495.14 | Fancy |
| 14 | 350–395 | 364 | 410.00–440.00 | 420.60 | |
| 29 | 405–445 | 430 | 385.00–410.00 | 396.44 | |
| 12 | 450–478 | 470 | 390.00–415.00 | 396.97 | |
| 1 | 460 | 460 | 435.00 | 435.00 | Fancy |
| 13 | 505–545 | 532 | 345.00–365.00 | 352.72 | |
| 13 | 565–585 | 579 | 335.00–345.00 | 342.72 | |
| 14 | 567 | 567 | 370.00 | 370.00 | Value Added |
| 14 | 605–640 | 621 | 310.00–340.00 | 321.03 | |
| 5 | 665–680 | 677 | 300.00–310.00 | 301.96 | |
| 5 | 715–722 | 719 | 280.00–290.00 | 285.00 | |
| 1 | 765 | 765 | 280.00 | 280.00 | |
| BULLS - Medium and Large 2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 1 | 295 | 295 | 440.00 | 440.00 | |
| 6 | 320–345 | 334 | 380.00–410.00 | 395.66 | |
| 12 | 350–395 | 373 | 370.00–405.00 | 392.66 | |
| 12 | 400–445 | 420 | 340.00–380.00 | 359.42 | |
| 11 | 455–490 | 475 | 340.00–370.00 | 354.09 | |
| 1 | 460 | 460 | 325.00 | 325.00 | Fleshy |
| 16 | 503–545 | 521 | 320.00–335.00 | 325.83 | |
| 10 | 555–598 | 580 | 305.00–330.00 | 318.04 | |
| 10 | 600–647 | 630 | 275.00–300.00 | 285.65 | |
| 7 | 655–695 | 673 | 260.00–295.00 | 281.27 | |
| 5 | 705–735 | 728 | 235.00–270.00 | 247.01 | |
| 2 | 760–765 | 763 | 230.00–250.00 | 239.97 | |
| 1 | 830 | 830 | 247.50 | 247.50 | |
| 1 | 875 | 875 | 250.00 | 250.00 | |
| 1 | 945 | 945 | 245.00 | 245.00 | |
| 1 | 960 | 960 | 225.00 | 225.00 | |
| BULLS - Medium and Large 3 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 1 | 345 | 345 | 345.00 | 345.00 | |
| 2 | 460–485 | 473 | 330.00 | 330.00 | |
| COWS - Breaker 75-80% ($/cwt) | |||||
| 10 | 1115–1750 | 1384 | 148.00–159.00 | 153.33 | Average |
| 1 | 1310 | 1310 | 190.00 | 190.00 | High |
| 12 | 1265–1950 | 1559 | 134.00–146.00 | 140.02 | Low |
| COWS - Boner 80-85% ($/cwt) | |||||
| 10 | 1100–1570 | 1267 | 149.00–165.00 | 156.57 | Average |
| 15 | 1040–1675 | 1211 | 133.00–146.00 | 140.39 | Low |
| COWS - Lean 85-90% ($/cwt) | |||||
| 4 | 960–1110 | 1049 | 136.00–146.00 | 140.04 | Average |
| 13 | 885–1610 | 1107 | 101.00–133.00 | 124.77 | Low |
| BULLS - 1-2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 3 | 1490–1705 | 1593 | 180.00–186.00 | 183.24 | Average |
| 7 | 1255–1730 | 1515 | 157.00–169.00 | 164.07 | Low |
Download this barn’s results (CSV) · Official USDA report (PDF)
Recent sales
| Sale date | Receipts | 500–600 lb steers | 700–800 lb steers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 964 | $361.68 | $298.03 | |
| 936 | $362.66 | $316.16 | |
| 645 | $358.29 | $313.58 | |
| 643 | $344.85 | $306.19 | |
| 808 | $352.65 | - | |
| 763 | $351.69 | $304.64 | |
| 433 | $362.76 | $302.50 |
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About the Saluda sale
What day is the sale at Saluda Livestock Exchange?
Saluda Livestock Exchange in Saluda, South Carolina normally sells on Mondays. USDA posts the results the same evening or the next morning, and this page updates with them.
What were cattle bringing at Saluda Livestock Exchange this week?
At the September 28, 2026 sale, 500-600 lb Medium and Large 1 steers averaged $361.68/cwt. The full ledger above carries every class, weight and grade USDA reported.
Are these the auction's own numbers?
They are USDA's. A federal market reporter covers the sale and publishes the official report; this page is that report, parsed. The original PDF is linked above.
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