Townsend Livestock Market

08/18/2026

🐂 SALE DAY at Townsend Livestock Market!

We’re starting the day with 600 head, including over 500 calves and a whole lot of good-quality cattle in the barn!

☀️ It may be hot outside, but that sure didn’t stop folks from bringing the good ones to town.

🎥 Take a look at some of today’s cattle, and come see us — sale starts at 1 PM!

📍 Townsend Livestock Market | Madison, FL

Where good cattle and good folks come together.

08/13/2026

Some conversations are hard to have — but when it comes to the future of the family farm or ranch, they’re too important to put off. ❤️🐂

It’s about more than land and cattle. It’s about family, legacy, and making sure the next generation has the opportunity to carry it forward.

We thought this was an important read and worth sharing with our Townsend Livestock Market family.

**“The Conversation Ranching Families Can’t Avoid.”**

The question of who will eventually take over the ranch is not new, but the legal, financial and operational complexities surrounding that decision continue to evolve rapidly.

08/12/2026

🐂 TUESDAY’S MARKET REPORT IS IN! 📊

Rick Griner has this week’s full breakdown from Townsend Livestock Market, and there’s plenty worth hearing from Tuesday’s sale.

We had 521 head come through the barn — including 440 feeder cattle — with a pretty dang good selection of quality calves.

A few highlights:
🔥 Front-end, worked calves are still bringing a lot of money
🐂 Stonewall Farms brought around 60 head of quality Brangus-sired calves
🐂 Running M Ranch — Will & Selena Moncrief and family brought around 35 head of Braford/Charolais-cross calves
💰 Two Stonewall Farms heifers averaged 560 lbs. and brought $5.50/lb. — $3,080 per head
💰 Joe Tucker had a 575-lb. Brangus-type heifer bring $5.60/lb. — $3,220
💰 James Bethea had five steers averaging 338 lbs. bring $5.90/lb. — nearly $2,000 per head

Rick also talks about what he’s seeing with lighter vs. heavier calves, the difference between bulls and steers, replacement heifer demand, and why quality and having those calves worked continues to pay.

And he touches on the recent meat recall and country-of-origin labeling discussion.

🎥 We’re only giving you the highlights — hit play and hear Rick’s full report and his take on where the market stands.

As Rick says, “The market still looks good, guys.”

Thank you to everyone who brought cattle, bought cattle, or joined us Tuesday. We appreciate your business and hope to see you next week! 🇺🇸🐂

📍 Townsend Livestock Market | Madison, Florida

08/11/2026

We are not kidding when we say we have a full house!

08/11/2026

🐂 515 HEAD AND COUNTING — COME SEE US!

It’s Sale Day at Townsend Livestock Market, and Rick Griner gave us a quick pre-sale highlight of what’s in the barn today:

“We’ve got a lot of good-quality calves today. We’ve got about 60 from Stonewall Farms — good Brangus-sired calves — and about 30 head we brought in right here in Madison, along with a lot of other good calves. We’ve got a barn full of calves today, so come and see us!”
— Rick Griner

🎥 Here’s a look at some of those calves coming through!

We’re at 515 head so far, and there’s plenty of good cattle in the barn. If you’re looking to buy, come on out and join us!

⏰ Sale starts at 1 PM
📍 Townsend Livestock Market | Madison, Florida

Thanks to Rick for giving us today’s pre-sale peek! 🤠🐂

08/09/2026

🐂 TOWNSEND LIVESTOCK MARKET | WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

Another good run at Townsend Livestock Market this week with 460 head coming through the barn!

🌧️ The summer showers keep rolling through and the heat is hanging around, but as Rick says, “the cattle came to town, and they traded pretty good.”

📈 A few highlights from Tuesday’s sale:
• 250 lb. steers — up to $6.90/lb.
• 350 lb. steers — up to $6.30/lb.
• 450 lb. steers — up to $4.70/lb.
• 250 lb. heifers — up to $6.30/lb.
• 450 lb. heifers — up to $4.30/lb.

🔥 Replacement heifers continue to be in strong demand, with 450 lb. take-home heifers reaching $5.50/lb. and even some 750 lb. heifers bringing around $3.90/lb.

Feeder-type cows brought $1.70–$2.00/lb., while fleshy cows ranged as high as $1.90/lb. Bulls weighing 1,700–1,900 lbs. brought $2.10–$2.35/lb.

🎥 Watch Rick Greiner’s full August 4th Market Report for this week’s complete breakdown.

📍 Townsend Livestock Market | Madison, Florida

🐄 Serving cattlemen and our community since 1948.

If we can do anything to help you, give us a holler!

08/02/2026

"He sends rain on the earth and sends water on the fields." — Job 5:10

As we begin a new month, we're thankful for God's many blessings—especially the rain that refreshes our pastures, fills our ponds, and reminds us that He faithfully provides in every season.

Whether you're headed to church, spending the day with family, or checking cattle before the afternoon showers, we pray your Sunday is filled with peace, gratitude, and the assurance that God is always at work, even when we can't see it.

Have a blessed Sunday from all of us at Townsend Livestock Market. ❤️🙏🌧️

08/01/2026

🐂 Townsend Livestock Market Weekly Market Report 🐂

Rick Greiner is back with this week's market report from our Tuesday, July 28 sale.

We sold 440 head, including 355 feeder cattle, 60 slaughter cattle, and 25 replacement cows. While this week's market softened following the USDA's announcement regarding the phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports, quality cattle continued to bring strong prices.

Rick also shares his thoughts on:
✅ The impact of the border reopening announcement
✅ Current feeder and slaughter cattle trends
✅ Why quality calves are still bringing excellent money
✅ Replacement heifers continuing to stay in high demand

As always, we appreciate our buyers, sellers, and everyone who continues to support Townsend Livestock Market each week. Thank you for your business!

📞 Need help hauling cattle, working cattle, or getting them ready for market? Give us a call—we're always glad to help!

▶️ Watch this week's full market report below! 👇

07/28/2026

🐴 Sale Day is underway at Townsend Livestock Market! 🐮

Our horses are saddled, our crew is in place, and 400+ head are ready to make their way through the sale ring this afternoon.

Behind every successful sale is a hardworking team—auctioneers, cowboys, office staff, buyers, sellers, and these dependable horses that help keep cattle moving safely and efficiently.

We appreciate everyone who chooses Townsend Livestock Market each week. If you're headed our way, drive safely—we'll see you soon!

🕐 Sale starts promptly at 1:00 PM.

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07/25/2026

🎥🐂 Weekly Market Report – July 21, 2026 🐂🎥

Rain didn't slow us down! 🌧️ Despite wet weather all day Monday and part of Tuesday, Townsend Livestock Market had another strong sale with 500 head selling through the ring! 👏

This week's sale featured some outstanding replacement cattle, including a beautiful Brangus replacement heifer that sold for $3,547.50 💥 and a massive 2,410-pound Brangus bull that topped the sale at $5,181.50! 🏆🐃

🎙️ Rick Greiner breaks down this week's market, shares the standout cattle, and covers prices on feeder cattle, replacement cattle, weigh-up cows, and bulls.

❤️ We truly appreciate each and every buyer, seller, and supporter who continues to make Townsend Livestock Market the place to market your cattle.

📍 Madison, Florida 🗓️ Sale Every Tuesday ⏰ Sale Starts Promptly at 1:00 PM

🎥 Check out this week's market report below!