Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Report date Aug 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Frisco City Stockyard - Frisco City, AL (AMS_1984)
Aug 5Sale shown
201Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold sharply lower. Replacement cattle sold firm. All feeder classes sold sharply higher. Trade was active with good demand on feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $470.00–495.00 | $481.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 5 | $445.00–455.00 | $450.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $405.00–430.00 | $418.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $367.50–390.00 | $378.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 5 | $340.00–367.50 | $353.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 5 | $347.50–357.50 | $355.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $485.00–510.00 | $496.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $475.00–485.00 | $480.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 8 | $397.50–425.00 | $406.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $362.50–382.50 | $375.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $365.00–380.00 | $373.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 6 | $350.00–370.00 | $358.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 264 | 4 | $550.00–595.00 | $575.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $540.00–545.00 | $542.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 3 | $430.00–440.00 | $435.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $405.00–425.00 | $413.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 5 | $397.50–415.00 | $406.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 14 | $370.00–390.00 | $379.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 564 | 4 | $357.50–375.00 | $368.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 3 | $352.50–365.00 | $359.18 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,450–1,530 | 1,490 | 2 | $191.00–199.00 | $194.89 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
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 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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) | 6 | $1,750–2,750 | $2,154.17 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 2 | $2,850–3,300 | $3,075 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,070–1,164 | 1,130 | 3 | $159.00–169.00 | $164.81 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,170–1,435 | 1,303 | 2 | $173.00–179.00 | $176.31 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–970 | 857 | 3 | $129.00–134.00 | $131.20 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 980 | 980 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 770 | 770 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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