Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Report date Apr 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Frisco City Stockyard - Frisco City, AL (AMS_1984)
Apr 22Sale shown
281Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold sharply lower. Replacement cattle sold steady. All feeder classes sold sharply lower . Trade was moderate with good to moderate demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,015–1,370 | 1,205 | 8 | $150.00–169.00 | $159.72 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,390–1,505 | 1,476 | 4 | $170.00–175.00 | $171.18 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,050–1,300 | 1,166 | 4 | $147.00–149.00 | $147.45 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 870 | 870 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 615 | 615 | 1 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 850 | 850 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,508–2,320 | 1,914 | 2 | $180.00–196.00 | $189.70 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,815–1,935 | 1,875 | 2 | $209.00–215.00 | $212.10 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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 | $2,100–2,150 | $2,125 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $2,100–2,450 | $2,275 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 3 | $3,200–3,350 | $3,283.33 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $509.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $485.00–490.00 | $487.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $450.00–475.00 | $463.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $440.00–470.00 | $453.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 6 | $420.00–475.00 | $451.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $350.00–380.00 | $375.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 507 | 3 | $345.00–356.00 | $352.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 3 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 4 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 3 | $510.00–540.00 | $529.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 2 | $480.00–505.00 | $492.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 331 | 4 | $450.00–480.00 | $463.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 5 | $420.00–440.00 | $431.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 9 | $410.00–420.00 | $411.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 462 | 9 | $380.00–405.00 | $396.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 10 | $402.50–407.50 | $404.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $360.00–362.50 | $360.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 602 | 19 | $360.00–367.50 | $360.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $335.00–337.50 | $336.22 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 4 | $530.00–560.00 | $546.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $500.00–515.00 | $509.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $475.00–480.00 | $477.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 3 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 13 | $417.50–425.00 | $418.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 12 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 821 | 5 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $400.00–437.50 | $419.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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