BarnSignal tracks real-time livestock auction prices from USDA-reported sales across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York. Cross-auction comparison, AI-powered price predictions, and weekly trend analysis — all in one place.
Tracking 521+ head across 10 barns this week. Built for livestock buyers, distributors, and auction regulars.
| Category | Buckhannon (WV) | Ripley (WV) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOOLED - Good and Choice | $310.00 (1 hd) | — | $20.00 |
| HAIR BREEDS - Good and Choice | $300.00 (1 hd) | — | $20.00 |
| COWS - Lean 85-90% | $142.67 (2 hd) | $195.00 (1 hd) | $56.73 |
| BULLS Medium and Large | $275.00 (1 hd) | $181.00 (1 hd) | $1832.50 |
| COW-CALF PAIRS Medium and Large | $3250.00 (1 hd) | $2600.00 (1 hd) | $1279.72 |
| HEIFERS Medium and Large | $283.14 (2 hd) | $250.00 (1 hd) | $200.00 |
| STEERS Medium and Large | $297.47 (2 hd) | $372.24 (38 hd) | $175.34 |
| COWS - Boner 80-85% | $149.04 (4 hd) | $157.68 (4 hd) | $40.96 |
| BRED COWS Medium and Large | $2330.52 (3 hd) | $2088.43 (3 hd) | $1142.05 |
| HAIR EWES - Good and Choice | $93.05 (5 hd) | — | $19.25 |
| NANNIES/DOES - Selection 2 | $140.00 (1 hd) | — | $50.15 |
| BULLS | $200.00 (1 hd) | $188.05 (6 hd) | $11.95 |
| STOCK COWS Medium and Large | — | $155.28 (6 hd) | $18.03 |
| HAIR BREEDS - Choice | — | $240.00 (1 hd) | $70.00 |
| HAIR BREEDS - Good | — | $212.50 (2 hd) | $40.00 |
Green highlight = highest price at that barn. Spread shows the price gap between barns — larger spreads may indicate opportunity factoring in trucking costs. All prices are historical sale averages from USDA reports and are not guaranteed.
| Barn | Category | Current | Call | Confidence | Target | Actual | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canandaigua (NY) | DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $169.52 | ↓ down | 70% | 2026-08-19 | $157.79 (down) | ✓ Correct |
| Canandaigua (NY) | COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $171.81 | ↓ down | 72% | 2026-08-19 | — | Pending |
| Canandaigua (NY) | COWS - Boner 80-85% | $157.00 | ↓ down | 64% | 2026-08-19 | — | Pending |
| Middleburg | DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90% | $121.41 | ↑ up | 48% | 2026-08-25 | — | Pending |
| Middleburg | DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $159.16 | ↑ up | 52% | 2026-08-25 | — | Pending |
| Middleburg | DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85% | $143.80 | ↓ down | 46% | 2026-08-25 | — | Pending |
| Middleburg | COWS - Boner 80-85% | $143.97 | ↑ up | 42% | 2026-08-25 | — | Pending |
| Greencastle (Mon) | DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90% | $110.20 | ↓ down | 60% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| Greencastle (Mon) | DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $165.93 | ↓ down | 58% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| Greencastle (Mon) | COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $164.06 | ↑ up | 42% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| Greencastle (Mon) | COWS - Boner 80-85% | $159.77 | ↑ up | 48% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| New Holland (Thu) | DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90% | $136.35 | ↓ down | 70% | 2026-08-20 | $133.89 (down) | ✓ Correct |
| New Holland (Thu) | DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $169.04 | ↓ down | 82% | 2026-08-20 | $160.85 (down) | ✓ Correct |
| New Holland (Thu) | DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85% | $156.05 | ↑ up | 44% | 2026-08-20 | $154.11 (down) | ✗ Wrong |
| New Holland (Thu) | COWS - Boner 80-85% | $180.59 | ↑ up | 70% | 2026-08-20 | $146.32 (down) | ✗ Wrong |
| New Holland (Mon) | DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90% | $141.37 | ↓ down | 46% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| New Holland (Mon) | DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $172.65 | ↓ down | 58% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| New Holland (Mon) | DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85% | $163.89 | ↓ down | 64% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| New Holland (Mon) | COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $171.67 | ↑ up | 50% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| New Holland (Mon) | COWS - Boner 80-85% | $150.50 | ↓ down | 60% | 2026-08-24 | — | Pending |
| Ripley (WV) | COWS - Boner 80-85% | $178.96 | ↓ down | 66% | 2026-08-15 | $157.68 (down) | ✓ Correct |
| Buckhannon (WV) | COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $163.02 | ↓ down | 60% | 2026-08-26 | — | Pending |
| Canandaigua (NY) | DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85% | $148.55 | ↑ up | 42% | 2026-08-19 | $146.85 (down) | ✗ Wrong |
| Buckhannon (WV) | COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $150.00 | ↑ up | 56% | 2026-08-19 | $163.02 (up) | ✓ Correct |
| Buckhannon (WV) | COWS - Boner 80-85% | $163.78 | ↑ up | 56% | 2026-08-19 | $149.04 (down) | ✗ Wrong |
| Middleburg | DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90% | $137.05 | ↓ down | 42% | 2026-08-18 | $121.41 (down) | ✓ Correct |
| Middleburg | DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80% | $170.53 | ↑ up | 56% | 2026-08-18 | $159.16 (down) | ✗ Wrong |
| Middleburg | DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85% | $156.94 | ↓ down | 58% | 2026-08-18 | $143.80 (down) | ✓ Correct |
| Category | Predictions | Correct | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| COWS - Boner 80-85% | 22 | 11 | 50% |
| DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80% | 18 | 14 | 78% |
| DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85% | 17 | 12 | 71% |
| DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90% | 16 | 12 | 75% |
| COWS - Breaker 75-80% | 14 | 8 | 57% |
| Wheat Straw | 8 | 6 | 75% |
| Grass - Premium | 8 | 6 | 75% |
| Alfalfa - Premium | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Alfalfa - Good | 8 | 5 | 63% |
| Orchard/Timothy Grass - Good | 7 | 5 | 71% |
| Orchard Grass - Good | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Premium | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| Grass - Good | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Grass - Fair | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Alfalfa/Grass Mix - Good | 5 | 3 | 60% |
| Corn Stalk | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| Barn | Predictions | Correct | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canandaigua (NY) | 14 | 11 | 79% |
| New Holland (Thu) | 16 | 9 | 56% |
| Ripley (WV) | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Wolgemuth NH (Mon) | 42 | 32 | 76% |
| Buckhannon (WV) | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| Middleburg | 20 | 12 | 60% |
| Wolgemuth (Wed) | 31 | 26 | 84% |
| Greencastle (Mon) | 18 | 13 | 72% |
| New Holland (Mon) | 12 | 9 | 75% |
Average attendance at today's sale with nigh double the run compared to last week, especially with an increase in the Feeder Cattle offering. No market test on Feeders compared to last week, however, local demand is following with lower national trends overall. Slaughter Cattle spot on steady compared to last. Wetter than average conditions persist in N. Central West Virginia with more rain predicted for the remainder of the week. **Receiving Feeder Cattle next Monday, August 24th for Feeder Special Sale Tuesday August 25** **Board Sale next Tuesday the 25th**