Past sale
LLP, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Report date May 5, 2026 · Published by USDA May 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL (AMS_1988)
May 5Sale shown
1,411Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold 7.00 to 12.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $615.00–640.00 | $626.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 288 | 4 | $565.00–605.00 | $592.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $515.00–530.00 | $519.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 367 | 5 | $500.00–520.00 | $505.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 434 | 7 | $470.00–485.00 | $474.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 8 | $450.00–470.00 | $453.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $430.00–450.00 | $438.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 10 | $400.00–405.00 | $403.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 6 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 751 | 8 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 866 | 28 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 6 | $490.00–510.00 | $501.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 13 | $470.00–495.00 | $482.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 17 | $450.00–470.00 | $461.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 16 | $425.00–445.00 | $437.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 15 | $410.00–430.00 | $418.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 16 | $380.00–400.00 | $388.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $362.00–370.00 | $365.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 724 | 5 | $328.00–340.00 | $335.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $450.00–470.00 | $460.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $440.00–450.00 | $447.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 477 | 6 | $400.00–420.00 | $403.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.61 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 683 | 8 | $318.00–330.00 | $320.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 3 | $690.00–700.00 | $696.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 331 | 7 | $565.00–600.00 | $575.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 17 | $535.00–560.00 | $538.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 7 | $505.00–510.00 | $507.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 481 | 24 | $500.00–502.00 | $501.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 11 | $475.00–490.00 | $482.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 32 | $448.00–470.00 | $458.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 4 | $430.00–440.00 | $433.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 683 | 7 | $394.00–400.00 | $395.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 823 | 84 | $348.00–353.00 | $351.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 4 | $570.00–600.00 | $582.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 9 | $535.00–560.00 | $550.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 19 | $510.00–550.00 | $521.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 11 | $490.00–500.00 | $494.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 14 | $480.00–495.00 | $488.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 13 | $445.00–465.00 | $457.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 14 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 631 | 12 | $400.00–425.00 | $409.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 682 | 11 | $374.00–390.00 | $377.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 766 | 42 | $358.00–360.00 | $358.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 332 | 3 | $490.00–500.00 | $493.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $470.00–475.00 | $471.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 4 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 11 | $490.00–505.00 | $496.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 9 | $480.00–495.00 | $484.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 10 | $445.00–460.00 | $450.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 5 | $430.00–450.00 | $440.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 10 | $470.00–490.00 | $477.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 10 | $450.00–470.00 | $462.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 6 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 586 | 4 | $405.00–430.00 | $417.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 12 | $380.00–410.00 | $396.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 681 | 8 | $360.00–375.00 | $368.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 783 | 2 | $338.00–345.00 | $341.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $406.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 586 | 7 | $374.00–400.00 | $381.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $373.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 688 | 4 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.95 |
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 | 6 | $2,850–3,350 | $3,016.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 24 | $3,850–4,350 | $4,112.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $2,100–2,300 | $2,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | $2,500–3,100 | $2,716.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,850–3,250 | $3,100 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,405–1,905 | 1,586 | 8 | $191.00–201.00 | $194.50 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,640–2,275 | 1,852 | 3 | $211.00–219.00 | $214.28 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,105–1,785 | 1,410 | 3 | $183.00–188.00 | $185.43 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,075–1,335 | 1,176 | 15 | $163.00–168.00 | $165.09 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,180–1,340 | 1,273 | 7 | $171.00–174.00 | $172.40 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,005–1,430 | 1,263 | 9 | $155.00–161.00 | $159.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,575 | 1,370 | 10 | $172.00–176.00 | $173.26 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,270–1,470 | 1,312 | 6 | $179.00–181.00 | $179.52 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,335–1,850 | 1,556 | 9 | $164.00–169.00 | $166.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,070 | 1,008 | 4 | $151.00–155.00 | $152.88 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 830–1,020 | 922 | 3 | $141.00–147.00 | $144.28 |
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