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Shelby NC cattle prices this week
Cleveland County Agriculture & Livestock Exchange, Shelby, NC. Sale-by-sale averages from USDA AMS Market News report 2092.
Latest sale: Nov 10, 2026
- Steers 500–599 lb$356.71–
- Steers 600–699 lb$320.59–
- Steers 700–799 lb$251.50–
- Heifers 500–599 lb$298.99–
- Heifers 600–699 lb$255.35–
- Heifers 400–499 lb$327.21–
This is the first Shelby NC sale Cownty has stored, so there is nothing to compare yet. Up and down start with the next USDA report.
Cleveland County Agriculture & Livestock Exchange sells cattle in Shelby, NC, most often on Tuesdays (1 of its last 1 USDA reports). Cownty has 1 USDA AMS report for it from Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. 37 Cownty counties lie within 75 miles; the closest are Cleveland County, Cherokee County and Gaston County.
Counties Shelby NC serves
- Cleveland County, NC 3 mi
- Cherokee County, SC 17 mi
- Gaston County, NC 21 mi
- Rutherford County, NC 22 mi
- Lincoln County, NC 23 mi
- York County, SC 30 mi
- Catawba County, NC 32 mi
- Burke County, NC 33 mi
- Polk County, NC 35 mi
- Spartanburg County, SC 35 mi
- McDowell County, NC 39 mi
- Mecklenburg County, NC 40 mi
- Union County, SC 42 mi
- Caldwell County, NC 47 mi
- Chester County, SC 47 mi
- Alexander County, NC 48 mi
- Iredell County, NC 52 mi
- Henderson County, NC 53 mi
- Greenville County, SC 54 mi
- Cabarrus County, NC 56 mi
- Avery County, NC 58 mi
- Yancey County, NC 59 mi
- Buncombe County, NC 60 mi
- Mitchell County, NC 61 mi
- Union County, NC 61 mi
- Laurens County, SC 62 mi
- Rowan County, NC 63 mi
- Lancaster County, SC 63 mi
- Watauga County, NC 66 mi
- Fairfield County, SC 66 mi
- Wilkes County, NC 67 mi
- Newberry County, SC 69 mi
- Davie County, NC 72 mi
- Transylvania County, NC 72 mi
- Pickens County, SC 72 mi
- Stanly County, NC 73 mi
- Unicoi County, TN 74 mi
Latest sale: Nov 10, 2026
390 head reported
| Class | Avg $/cwt | vs last salelast sale | Head | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers 500–599 lb | $356.71 | no recent prior sale | 9 | $330.00–$390.00 |
| Steers 700–799 lb | $251.50 | no recent prior sale | 3 | $227.50–$282.00 |
| Heifers 500–599 lb | $298.99 | no recent prior sale | 31 | $270.00–$325.00 |
Source: USDA AMS report 2092 (PDF) as of Nov 10, 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 | – 1 hd | $377 22 hd |
| 400-499 | – 2 hd | $327 27 hd |
| 500-599 | $357 9 hd | $299 31 hd |
| 600-699 | $321 3 hd | $255 24 hd |
| 700-799 | $252 3 hd | $227 6 hd |
| 800-899 | – 1 hd | – 1 hd |
| 900-999 | $211 3 hd | – 2 hd |
Shelby NC sale of Nov 10, 2026. "–" means fewer than 3 head in that class. Head-weighted averages calculated by Cownty from the USDA report. Past sales, not a quote.
Shelby NC and the counties around it
Shelby, NC. The ring is 100 miles from the barn: 65 Cownty counties have their center inside it. Tap a county to open its page.
Counties within 100 miles
- Cleveland3 mi
- Cherokee17 mi
- Gaston21 mi
- Rutherford22 mi
- Lincoln23 mi
- York30 mi
- Catawba32 mi
- Burke33 mi
- Polk35 mi
- Spartanburg35 mi
- McDowell39 mi
- Mecklenburg40 mi
- Union42 mi
- Caldwell47 mi
- Chester47 mi
- Alexander48 mi
- Iredell52 mi
- Henderson53 mi
- Greenville54 mi
- Cabarrus56 mi
- Avery58 mi
- Yancey59 mi
- Buncombe60 mi
- Mitchell61 mi
All 65 counties
- Union61 mi
- Laurens62 mi
- Rowan63 mi
- Lancaster63 mi
- Watauga66 mi
- Fairfield66 mi
- Wilkes67 mi
- Newberry69 mi
- Davie72 mi
- Transylvania72 mi
- Pickens72 mi
- Stanly73 mi
- Unicoi74 mi
- Carter76 mi
- Madison77 mi
- Yadkin78 mi
- Ashe80 mi
- Anderson82 mi
- Johnson82 mi
- Davidson83 mi
- Haywood83 mi
- Anson84 mi
- Greenwood85 mi
- Kershaw85 mi
- Alleghany86 mi
- Washington87 mi
- Jackson89 mi
- Saluda89 mi
- Abbeville90 mi
- Surry91 mi
- Chesterfield91 mi
- Montgomery92 mi
- Forsyth93 mi
- Oconee94 mi
- Sullivan94 mi
- Richland95 mi
- Greene95 mi
- Grayson96 mi
- Lexington98 mi
- Cocke98 mi
- Bristol City98 mi
Sale day
- Usual sale day
- Tuesdays (1 of the last 1 USDA reports)
- Last sale
- Nov 10, 2026 · 390 head
- Head per sale
- 390 average of the last 1 reports
- Next sale
- Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 a guess from the usual weekday; the barn sets its own calendar
- Address
- Shelby, NC
- USDA reports stored
- 1 since Nov 10, 2026
Call the barn for consignments and sale times.
Other cattle classes, sheep and goats this barn reported.
Bulls, feeder, Shelby, NC
Sale Nov 10, 2026Bulls Medium and Large 1
$446.84/cwt
305–345 lb · 17 head
Nov 10, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 1-2
–
not reported this sale
Nov 10, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2
$319.91/cwt
420–435 lb · 4 head
Nov 10, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2-3
–
not reported this sale
Nov 10, 2026
All 31 lots, Nov 10, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 305-345 | 17 | $420.00–$472.50 | $446.84 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 450-495 | 15 | $350.00–$397.50 | $372.01 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 550-590 | 14 | $310.00–$347.50 | $325.52 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 350-395 | 11 | $400.00–$457.50 | $433.73 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 500-545 | 11 | $320.00–$385.00 | $353.96 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 410-440 | 10 | $367.50–$415.00 | $388.04 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 600-645 | 8 | $270.00–$310.00 | $286.54 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 650-695 | 7 | $240.00–$280.00 | $257.14 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 805-840 | 6 | $200.00–$230.00 | $215.08 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 755-785 | 5 | $217.50–$245.00 | $229.54 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 270-295 | 4 | $480.00–$490.00 | $483.83 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 710-745 | 3 | $220.00–$247.50 | $229.06 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 235-245 | 2 | $490.00–$500.00 | $495.10 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 900-920 | 2 | $195.00–$200.00 | $197.47 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 850 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 965 | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 420-435 | 4 | $310.00–$350.00 | $319.91 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 500-545 | 4 | $230.00–$280.00 | $260.26 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 220-235 | 3 | $370.00–$420.00 | $402.97 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 585-595 | 3 | $280.00 | $280.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 270-285 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 300-345 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 475-490 | 2 | $260.00–$307.50 | $284.12 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 605-645 | 2 | $220.00 | $220.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 380 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 690 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 900 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 970 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 3 | 450-490 | 4 | $190.00–$250.00 | $220.85 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 3 | 400 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 3 | 615 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Cows, slaughter, Shelby, NC
Sale Nov 10, 2026Breaker cows
$121.14/cwt
1410–1780 lb · 3 head · Average dressing
Nov 10, 2026
Boner cows
$126.50/cwt
970–1695 lb · 13 head · Average dressing
Nov 10, 2026
Lean cows
$106.27/cwt
870–1045 lb · 3 head · Average dressing
Nov 10, 2026
All 5 lots, Nov 10, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 970-1695 | 13 | $122.00–$140.00 | $126.50 | Average |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1410-1780 | 3 | $119.00–$124.00 | $121.14 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 870-1045 | 3 | $101.00–$114.00 | $106.27 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1000-1080 | 2 | $118.00–$119.00 | $118.48 | High |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 835 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Low |
Bulls, slaughter, Shelby, NC
Sale Nov 10, 2026Bulls 1
–
not reported this sale
Nov 10, 2026
Bulls 1-2
$161.03/cwt
1145–2220 lb · 10 head · Average dressing
Nov 10, 2026
Bulls 2
–
not reported this sale
Nov 10, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 10, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1145-2220 | 10 | $155.00–$170.00 | $161.03 | Average |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1095-1665 | 4 | $125.00–$139.00 | $132.49 | Low |
Bred cows, Shelby, NC
Sale Nov 10, 2026Bred cows
$2,048.33/head
810–1245 lb · 3 head · Medium and Large 1-2 · age 5–8 yr · T2
Nov 10, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 10, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 810-1245 | 3 | $1,850.00–$2,200.00 | $2,048.33 | age 5-8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1275 | 1 | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 | age >8 yr · T2 |
Cow-calf pairs, Shelby, NC
Sale Nov 10, 2026Cow-calf pairs
$2,520.83/head
750–1050 lb · 2 head · Medium and Large 1-2 w/ >300 lbs calf · age 2–8 yr · open
Nov 10, 2026
All 1 lot, Nov 10, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 w/ >300 lbs calf | 750-1050 | 2 | $2,200.00–$2,750.00 | $2,520.83 | age 2-8 yr · O |
Last 1 sales
| Sale | Head | Steers 5–6 | Steers 7–8 | Heifers 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 390 | $356.71 | $251.50 | $298.99 |
"–" = fewer than 3 head or no lots in that class that sale. Download every stored sale (CSV), 1 reports since Nov 10, 2026.
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All classes, Nov 10, 2026
| Class | Weight | Head | Avg $/cwt | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | 300-399 | 22 | $377.24 | $350.00–$410.00 |
| Heifers | 400-499 | 27 | $327.21 | $295.00–$372.50 |
| Heifers | 500-599 | 31 | $298.99 | $270.00–$325.00 |
| Heifers | 600-699 | 24 | $255.35 | $220.00–$280.00 |
| Heifers | 700-799 | 6 | $227.47 | $200.00–$242.50 |
| Heifers | 800-899 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Heifers | 900-999 | 2 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 300-399 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 400-499 | 2 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 500-599 | 9 | $356.71 | $330.00–$390.00 |
| Steers | 600-699 | 3 | $320.59 | $310.00–$327.50 |
| Steers | 700-799 | 3 | $251.50 | $227.50–$282.00 |
| Steers | 800-899 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 900-999 | 3 | $210.79 | $190.00–$235.00 |
Shelby, NC cattle prices and other barns nearby
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