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McAlester cattle prices this week
McAlester Union Stockyards, McAlester, OK. Sale-by-sale averages from USDA AMS Market News report 1827.
McAlester Union Stockyards sells cattle in McAlester, OK, most often on Tuesdays (8 of its last 8 USDA reports). Cownty has 100 USDA AMS reports for it from Oct 1, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026. 20 Cownty counties lie within 75 miles; the closest are Pittsburg County, Hughes County and Latimer County.
Counties McAlester serves
- Pittsburg County, OK 1 mi
- Hughes County, OK 28 mi
- Latimer County, OK 29 mi
- McIntosh County, OK 31 mi
- Coal County, OK 38 mi
- Atoka County, OK 40 mi
- Haskell County, OK 43 mi
- Pushmataha County, OK 43 mi
- Okfuskee County, OK 49 mi
- Seminole County, OK 50 mi
- Okmulgee County, OK 51 mi
- Muskogee County, OK 53 mi
- Pontotoc County, OK 54 mi
- Le Flore County, OK 61 mi
- Choctaw County, OK 63 mi
- Johnston County, OK 66 mi
- Pottawatomie County, OK 70 mi
- Sequoyah County, OK 70 mi
- Bryan County, OK 72 mi
- Wagoner County, OK 73 mi
Latest sale: Oct 27, 2026
730 head reported · usually sells Tuesdays (8 of the last 8 reports)
| Class | Avg $/cwt | vs Oct 20, 2026last sale | Head | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers 500–599 lb | $369.43 | ▲ +$16.77 | 19 | $340.00–$390.00 |
| Steers 700–799 lb | $279.60 | ▼ −$58.33 | 5 | $268.00–$326.00 |
| Heifers 500–599 lb | $352.48 | ▲ +$14.91 | 41 | $320.00–$401.00 |
Source: USDA AMS report 1827 (PDF) as of Oct 27, 2026. Head-weighted averages of Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 lots, calculated by Cownty. Past sales, not a quote.
Latest prices by weight
| Weight (lb) | Steers $/cwt | Heifers $/cwt |
|---|---|---|
| 300-399 | $446 22 hd | $415 23 hd |
| 400-499 | $397 29 hd | $396 18 hd |
| 500-599 | $369 19 hd | $352 41 hd |
| 600-699 | $359 15 hd | $328 28 hd |
| 700-799 | $280 5 hd | – 1 hd |
| 800-899 | – 2 hd | – 2 hd |
McAlester sale of Oct 27, 2026. "–" means fewer than 3 head in that class. Head-weighted averages calculated by Cownty from the USDA report. Past sales, not a quote.
Recent prices
- Steers 500-599 lb $369
- Steers 700-799 lb $280
- Heifers 500-599 lb $352
Head-weighted average $/cwt at each of the last 12 sales, Aug 11, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026. A gap means fewer than 3 head sold in that class. Past sales, not a quote. The table under "Last 12 sales" lists the same numbers.
McAlester and the counties around it
McAlester, OK. The ring is 100 miles from the barn: 36 Cownty counties have their center inside it. Tap a county to open its page.
Counties within 100 miles
Sale day
- Usual sale day
- Tuesdays (8 of the last 8 USDA reports)
- Last sale
- Oct 27, 2026 · 730 head
- Head per sale
- 984 average of the last 8 reports
- Next sale
- Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 a guess from the usual weekday; the barn sets its own calendar
- Address
- McAlester, OK
- USDA reports stored
- 100 since Oct 1, 2024
Call the barn for consignments and sale times.
Bulls, feeder, McAlester, OK
Sale Oct 27, 2026All 22 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 455-495 | 14 | $351.00–$428.00 | $389.84 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 400-440 | 11 | $373.00–$410.00 | $392.03 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 500-548 | 10 | $325.00–$353.00 | $339.94 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 755-795 | 9 | $257.00–$310.00 | $285.40 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 550-585 | 8 | $300.00–$341.00 | $328.56 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 355-395 | 7 | $414.00–$440.00 | $427.98 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 665-695 | 6 | $280.00–$324.00 | $304.64 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 605-640 | 4 | $282.00–$305.00 | $287.51 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 700 | 4 | $286.00–$300.00 | $293.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 305-330 | 3 | $458.00–$503.00 | $474.79 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 368 | 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 | Unweaned |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 425-435 | 2 | $358.00–$371.00 | $364.42 | Unweaned |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 900-905 | 2 | $250.00–$254.00 | $252.01 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 835 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 405-435 | 3 | $325.00–$356.00 | $344.06 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 483-485 | 3 | $343.00–$344.00 | $343.67 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 510-540 | 3 | $304.00–$317.00 | $308.74 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 565 | 2 | $285.00–$289.00 | $287.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 395 | 1 | $387.00 | $387.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 600 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 680 | 1 | $277.00 | $277.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 725 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Cows, slaughter, McAlester, OK
Sale Oct 27, 2026All 9 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1150-1295 | 10 | $125.00–$131.00 | $126.58 | Low |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1155-1290 | 7 | $129.00–$138.00 | $133.99 | Average |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1160-1240 | 5 | $141.00–$142.00 | $141.41 | High |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1300-1885 | 18 | $126.00–$131.00 | $128.47 | Low |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1315-1675 | 10 | $133.00–$138.00 | $134.48 | Average |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1370-1468 | 5 | $150.00–$151.00 | $150.42 | High |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1000-1145 | 14 | $120.00–$125.00 | $122.17 | Low |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1000-1130 | 9 | $128.00–$133.00 | $130.56 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1045-1145 | 6 | $135.00–$138.00 | $136.83 | High |
Bulls, slaughter, McAlester, OK
Sale Oct 27, 2026All 3 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1735-2165 | 4 | $174.00–$178.00 | $175.92 | Average |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1330-1630 | 3 | $160.00–$166.00 | $163.14 | Low |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1690-1790 | 2 | $181.00–$182.00 | $181.49 | High |
Bred cows, McAlester, OK
Sale Oct 27, 2026All 6 lots, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 950-1427 | 17 | $1,400.00–$3,100.00 | $2,257.81 | age 5-8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1015-1470 | 15 | $1,700.00–$2,750.00 | $2,190.50 | age >8 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 945-1435 | 12 | $1,160.00–$2,900.00 | $2,136.18 | age >8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 960-1335 | 8 | $1,700.00–$3,000.00 | $2,544.30 | age 5-8 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 960-1563 | 7 | $1,900.00–$3,300.00 | $2,791.59 | age 2-4 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1360-1385 | 3 | $2,900.00–$3,300.00 | $3,168.28 | age 2-4 yr · T3 |
Cow-calf pairs, McAlester, OK
Sale Oct 27, 2026All 1 lot, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 w/ 150-300 lbs calf | 1305-1385 | 3 | $2,400.00–$2,500.00 | $2,434.20 | age >8 yr · O |
Last 12 sales
| Sale | Head | Steers 5–6 | Steers 7–8 | Heifers 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 730 | $369.43 | $279.60 | $352.48 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,175 | $352.66 | $337.93 | $337.57 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,025 | $363.98 | $321.99 | $330.11 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 920 | $372.67 | $337.32 | $359.25 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1,400 | $381.38 | $337.96 | $358.53 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1,200 | $379.52 | $348.46 | $356.15 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 830 | $389.15 | $334.15 | $359.19 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 590 | $376.39 | $334.44 | $353.61 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 900 | $371.25 | $335.58 | $353.01 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 800 | $367.60 | $329.41 | $358.97 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 640 | $395.58 | $355.49 | $382.48 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 690 | $408.34 | $352.26 | $397.79 |
"–" = fewer than 3 head or no lots in that class that sale. Download every stored sale (CSV), 100 reports since Oct 1, 2024.
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All classes, Oct 27, 2026
| Class | Weight | Head | Avg $/cwt | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | 300-399 | 23 | $414.89 | $351.00–$454.00 |
| Heifers | 400-499 | 18 | $396.23 | $366.00–$420.00 |
| Heifers | 500-599 | 41 | $352.48 | $320.00–$401.00 |
| Heifers | 600-699 | 28 | $327.67 | $303.00–$345.00 |
| Heifers | 700-799 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Heifers | 800-899 | 2 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 300-399 | 22 | $445.68 | $410.00–$467.00 |
| Steers | 400-499 | 29 | $397.38 | $350.00–$460.00 |
| Steers | 500-599 | 19 | $369.43 | $340.00–$390.00 |
| Steers | 600-699 | 15 | $358.93 | $335.00–$386.00 |
| Steers | 700-799 | 5 | $279.60 | $268.00–$326.00 |
| Steers | 800-899 | 2 | too few head | – |
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