South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange - Moorefield, WV
USDA-reported auction results · regular sale day Wednesday
SALE OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2026- South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange in Moorefield, West Virginia held its last reported cattle auction on .
- Receipts: 182 head.
- Bob veal calves averaged $258.52/cwt on 84 head.
- Boner 80-85% averaged $142.04/cwt on 16 head.
- Regular sale day: Wednesday.
The ledger
| Head | Wt range (lbs) | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIFERS - Medium 1 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 1 | 370 | 370 | 375.00 | 375.00 | |
| 1 | 425 | 425 | 330.00 | 330.00 | |
| HEIFERS - Medium 2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 2 | 500–505 | 503 | 269.00–285.00 | 277.04 | |
| BULLS - Large 2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 1 | 795 | 795 | 200.00 | 200.00 | |
| BULLS - Medium 1 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 1 | 395 | 395 | 440.00 | 440.00 | |
| 1 | 600 | 600 | 260.00 | 260.00 | |
| STEERS - Choice 3 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 5 | 1505–1610 | 1543 | 208.00–215.00 | 212.37 | Average |
| STEERS - Select 3 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 5 | 1245–1393 | 1325 | 206.00–215.00 | 209.69 | Average |
| HEIFERS - Choice 3 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 5 | 1200–1248 | 1229 | 215.00–216.00 | 215.39 | Average |
| COWS - Boner 80-85% ($/cwt) | |||||
| 15 | 1225–1740 | 1438 | 126.00–150.00 | 140.84 | Average |
| 1 | 1300 | 1300 | 160.00 | 160.00 | High |
| COWS - Lean 85-90% ($/cwt) | |||||
| 10 | 1195–1475 | 1320 | 121.00–147.00 | 131.02 | Average |
| BULLS - 1-2 ($/cwt) | |||||
| 3 | 1098–1650 | 1282 | 140.00–175.00 | 155.02 | Average |
| 18 | 80–86 | 83 | 284.00–292.50 | 288.91 | Average |
| 23 | 90–96 | 93 | 280.00–289.00 | 285.88 | Average |
| 11 | 102–109 | 105 | 271.00–283.00 | 277.35 | Average |
| 2 | 133 | 133 | 250.00 | 250.00 | Average |
| 11 | 85 | 85 | 280.00 | 280.00 | Average |
| 1 | 85 | 85 | 287.50 | 287.50 | Average |
| 1 | 170 | 170 | 117.50 | 117.50 | Average |
| 1 | 135 | 135 | 142.50 | 142.50 | Average |
| 5 | 163–170 | 165 | 135.00–145.00 | 140.54 | Average |
| 1 | 125 | 125 | 115.00 | 115.00 | Average |
| 1 | 210 | 210 | 145.00 | 145.00 | Average |
| 2 | 88 | 88 | 240.00 | 240.00 | Average |
| 1 | 90 | 90 | 195.00 | 195.00 | Average |
| 2 | 100–120 | 110 | 150.00–160.00 | 154.55 | Average |
| 1 | 95 | 95 | 205.00 | 205.00 | Average |
| 1 | 100 | 100 | 140.00 | 140.00 | Average |
| 1 | 125 | 125 | 265.00 | 265.00 | Average |
| 1 | 100 | 100 | 205.00 | 205.00 | Average |
Download this barn’s results (CSV) · Official USDA report (PDF)
Recent sales
| Sale date | Receipts | 500–600 lb steers | 700–800 lb steers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | - | - | |
| 226 | - | - | |
| 255 | - | - | |
| 268 | $470.00 | - |
More West Virginia barns: Buckhannon Stockyards · Jackson County Regional · Preston Farmers Market · Weston Livestock Marketing · all →
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About the Moorefield sale
What day is the sale at South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange?
South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange in Moorefield, West Virginia normally sells on Wednesdays. USDA posts the results the same evening or the next morning, and this page updates with them.
What were cattle bringing at South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange this week?
The ledger above carries every class, weight and grade USDA reported from the September 26, 2026 sale.
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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