Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Report date Apr 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Frisco City Stockyard - Frisco City, AL (AMS_1984)
Apr 29Sale shown
232Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady to 4.00 lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. Feeder steers sold unevenly steady. Feeder heifers and bulls sold sharply higher. Trade was active with good demand on feeder calves.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 659 | 1 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $380.00–382.50 | $381.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 3 | $460.00–480.00 | $473.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 3 | $450.00–470.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $450.00–460.00 | $456.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 3 | $425.00–440.00 | $433.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $400.00–427.50 | $413.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 603 | 5 | $365.00–387.50 | $378.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 247 | 2 | $520.00–530.00 | $525.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $490.00–505.00 | $498.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $468.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 8 | $420.00–435.00 | $428.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $380.00–410.00 | $400.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 5 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $345.00–360.00 | $352.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $430.00–450.00 | $440.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 3 | $360.00–365.00 | $361.59 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 314 | 4 | $545.00–560.00 | $551.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 4 | $480.00–492.50 | $483.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $450.00–480.00 | $465.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $420.00–445.00 | $431.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $380.00–410.00 | $386.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $460.00–480.00 | $470.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $420.00–440.00 | $424.61 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 900–1,475 | 1,138 | 11 | $150.00–163.00 | $156.46 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,410–1,490 | 1,450 | 2 | $166.00–170.00 | $167.94 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 875–1,470 | 1,098 | 3 | $144.00–146.00 | $144.89 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 800–865 | 833 | 2 | $140.00–141.00 | $140.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,144 | 1,144 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,400 | 1,400 | 2 | $178.00–180.00 | $179.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,675 | 1,675 | 1 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $1,650–1,800 | $1,716.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $1,900–2,800 | $2,175 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 2 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $2,600–3,200 | $2,937.50 |
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