Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 11:48 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Frisco City Stockyard - Frisco City, AL (AMS_1984)
Oct 28Sale shown
204Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle were lightly tested. Replacement cattle sold steady. Feeder steers sold sharply lower. Feeder heifers and bulls were unevenly steady.
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 | 1,625 | 1,625 | 1 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,740 | 1,740 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 960–1,015 | 988 | 2 | $100.00–104.00 | $101.94 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,665–1,775 | 1,720 | 2 | $161.00–170.00 | $165.64 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 5 | $360.00–382.50 | $376.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 5 | $360.00–380.00 | $365.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $350.00–362.50 | $356.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 4 | $322.00–357.50 | $330.88 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 5 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 5 | $420.00–435.00 | $428.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 5 | $410.00–420.00 | $416.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $370.00–397.50 | $379.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $360.00–372.50 | $366.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 5 | $350.00–365.00 | $359.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $322.50–325.00 | $323.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 8 | $325.00–327.00 | $326.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $287.00 | $287.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $322.50–327.50 | $325.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $280.50–325.00 | $301.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 224 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $455.00–465.00 | $459.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $397.50–400.00 | $398.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 308 | 6 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $382.50–385.00 | $383.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 536 | 4 | $380.00–382.50 | $380.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 4 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 820 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 3 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
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) | 4 | $2,200–2,650 | $2,425 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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 | 2 | $3,150–3,250 | $3,200 |
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