Past sale
LLP, Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Report date May 12, 2026 · Published by USDA May 13, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL (AMS_1988)
May 12Sale shown
1,070Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady. Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady. Trade active with good demand on feeders. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 8 | $630.00–690.00 | $638.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 11 | $535.00–550.00 | $541.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 20 | $485.00–500.00 | $493.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 21 | $460.00–485.00 | $469.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 16 | $440.00–465.00 | $453.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 11 | $425.00–440.00 | $432.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 606 | 9 | $400.00–415.00 | $403.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 7 | $380.00–390.00 | $384.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 13 | $595.00–620.00 | $604.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 9 | $500.00–515.00 | $507.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 13 | $460.00–475.00 | $469.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 15 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 16 | $425.00–435.00 | $431.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 10 | $415.00–420.00 | $418.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 11 | $380.00–424.00 | $395.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 7 | $360.00–372.00 | $368.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 722 | 9 | $350.00–358.00 | $353.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 6 | $510.00–520.00 | $516.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 16 | $490.00–500.00 | $491.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 6 | $430.00–435.00 | $433.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 998 | 10 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 841 | 46 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 5 | $485.00–500.00 | $493.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 8 | $470.00–485.00 | $476.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 6 | $450.00–470.00 | $459.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $425.00–450.00 | $436.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 641 | 7 | $411.00–415.00 | $412.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 666 | 10 | $380.00–390.00 | $381.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 6 | $366.00–370.00 | $367.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 768 | 37 | $346.00–356.00 | $353.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 914 | 5 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 14 | $550.00–580.00 | $563.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 11 | $530.00–540.00 | $534.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 28 | $450.00–470.00 | $456.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 16 | $440.00–460.00 | $445.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 21 | $420.00–445.00 | $430.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 19 | $400.00–450.00 | $416.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 736 | 13 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 871 | 6 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 776 | 54 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 342 | 12 | $500.00–525.00 | $513.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 7 | $490.00–510.00 | $498.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 13 | $420.00–445.00 | $435.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 14 | $420.00–435.00 | $429.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 16 | $400.00–415.00 | $410.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 14 | $370.00–390.00 | $383.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 15 | $350.00–355.00 | $353.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 693 | 6 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $310.00–318.00 | $313.96 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 970–1,440 | 1,272 | 6 | $170.00–176.00 | $173.23 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,115–1,320 | 1,207 | 3 | $182.00–184.00 | $182.94 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,095–1,105 | 1,100 | 2 | $166.00–168.00 | $167.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,585 | 1,585 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
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