Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Report date Oct 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 22, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 12:17 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Frisco City Stockyard - Frisco City, AL (AMS_1984)
Oct 21Sale shown
215Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold 5.00 to 7.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,450–2,185 | 1,748 | 3 | $166.00–170.00 | $168.22 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,350–1,985 | 1,668 | 2 | $150.00–155.00 | $152.02 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,095–1,390 | 1,204 | 5 | $120.00–125.00 | $121.98 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,115–1,405 | 1,260 | 2 | $127.00–130.00 | $128.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 930–1,225 | 1,079 | 5 | $110.00–114.00 | $111.64 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $400.00–420.00 | $413.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 6 | $375.00–390.00 | $384.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $360.00–380.00 | $366.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $340.00–357.00 | $351.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 4 | $325.00–337.00 | $332.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $280.00–285.00 | $282.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $345.00–352.00 | $348.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 5 | $280.00–302.00 | $287.42 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 326 | 6 | $420.00–435.00 | $428.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 6 | $387.00–395.00 | $391.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 336 | 4 | $395.00–415.00 | $403.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $382.00–390.00 | $387.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 7 | $355.00–372.00 | $366.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $335.00–337.00 | $336.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 9 | $310.00–330.00 | $321.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $275.00–290.00 | $280.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $320.00–322.00 | $320.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $280.00–287.00 | $283.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $262.00–277.00 | $269.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $265.00–270.00 | $267.47 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 218 | 2 | $545.00–560.00 | $552.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 2 | $500.00–515.00 | $507.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $450.00–455.00 | $452.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 276 | 4 | $460.00–485.00 | $474.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 7 | $450.00–475.00 | $459.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $415.00–445.00 | $427.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $400.00–425.00 | $412.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.47 |
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) | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | $2,000–2,400 | $2,130 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $1,525–1,800 | $1,668.75 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $1,550–1,825 | $1,687.50 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,650 |
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