Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Report date Apr 1, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Frisco City Stockyard - Frisco City, AL (AMS_1984)
Apr 1Sale shown
285Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 3.00 to 8.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold sharply higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $544.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 337 | 3 | $510.00–515.00 | $513.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $460.00–472.00 | $465.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 5 | $445.00–455.00 | $449.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $417.00–422.00 | $419.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 4 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 555 | 7 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 279 | 7 | $490.00–520.00 | $505.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 6 | $460.00–480.00 | $473.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 4 | $445.00–450.00 | $448.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $432.00 | $432.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $400.00–407.00 | $403.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $340.00–342.00 | $340.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $400.00–440.00 | $427.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $560.00–605.00 | $581.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $515.00–520.00 | $517.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $495.00–515.00 | $504.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 5 | $490.00–505.00 | $493.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 8 | $399.00 | $399.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 16 | $354.00 | $354.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 279 | 4 | $565.00–600.00 | $575.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 311 | 4 | $520.00–545.00 | $536.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 5 | $475.00–490.00 | $480.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $470.00–500.00 | $485.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $395.00–407.00 | $400.92 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 287 | 3 | $495.00–525.00 | $506.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 4 | $450.00–480.00 | $471.55 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $505.00–510.00 | $507.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $460.00–490.00 | $478.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $475.00–495.00 | $484.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $470.00–475.00 | $473.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $340.00–362.00 | $350.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 728 | 3 | $335.00–340.00 | $336.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $452.00–455.00 | $453.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.65 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,060–1,205 | 1,148 | 4 | $161.00–166.00 | $164.09 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,155–1,620 | 1,284 | 5 | $174.00–181.00 | $177.82 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,380–1,385 | 1,383 | 2 | $168.00–169.00 | $168.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,470–2,380 | 1,698 | 4 | $190.00–199.00 | $195.85 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,130 | 2,130 | 2 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,305–1,530 | 1,380 | 3 | $171.00–175.00 | $172.48 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,500–2,650 | $2,575 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $1,950–2,250 | $2,116.67 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $2,900–3,100 | $3,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $3,900–4,000 | $3,950 |
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