Past sale
LLP, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Report date May 19, 2026 · Published by USDA May 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL (AMS_1988)
May 19Sale shown
1,155Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 6.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold unevenly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 7 | $500.00–530.00 | $513.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 8 | $480.00–500.00 | $487.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 15 | $460.00–485.00 | $476.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 14 | $445.00–475.00 | $461.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 5 | $420.00–435.00 | $426.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 687 | 3 | $365.00–375.00 | $368.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 718 | 6 | $345.00–360.00 | $352.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $333.25 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 437 | 5 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 531 | 5 | $380.00–410.00 | $395.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.47 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 5 | $570.00–600.00 | $587.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 7 | $510.00–540.00 | $514.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 10 | $485.00–500.00 | $489.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 8 | $470.00–485.00 | $474.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 5 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 6 | $408.00–416.00 | $412.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 283 | 4 | $520.00–540.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 8 | $485.00–500.00 | $492.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 20 | $450.00–475.00 | $464.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 18 | $435.00–460.00 | $447.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 23 | $420.00–435.00 | $425.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 43 | $400.00–425.00 | $410.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 584 | 7 | $380.00–400.00 | $384.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $344.00–350.00 | $346.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 318 | 3 | $450.00–460.00 | $453.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $430.00–440.00 | $433.21 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 439 | 6 | $410.00–420.00 | $416.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 7 | $400.00–415.00 | $403.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $375.00–400.00 | $387.14 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 7 | $350.00–360.00 | $352.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 668 | 13 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 268 | 6 | $620.00–645.00 | $635.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 332 | 11 | $570.00–600.00 | $587.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 12 | $535.00–550.00 | $541.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 7 | $520.00–535.00 | $523.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 548 | 3 | $452.00 | $452.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 616 | 5 | $426.00 | $426.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 10 | $398.00–418.00 | $413.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 279 | 5 | $560.00–600.00 | $579.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 8 | $520.00–550.00 | $536.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 10 | $500.00–520.00 | $513.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 9 | $490.00–510.00 | $498.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 18 | $460.00–480.00 | $473.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 11 | $430.00–445.00 | $437.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 9 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 16 | $400.00–420.00 | $415.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $390.00–398.00 | $394.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 5 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 332 | 10 | $485.00–500.00 | $492.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 379 | 12 | $470.00–480.00 | $473.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $440.00–455.00 | $448.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 11 | $408.00 | $408.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $370.00–372.00 | $371.01 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,090–1,395 | 1,223 | 12 | $169.00–174.00 | $171.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,045–1,240 | 1,175 | 11 | $175.00–181.00 | $177.26 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,130–1,385 | 1,212 | 9 | $163.00–168.00 | $165.49 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,215–1,685 | 1,398 | 20 | $176.00–183.00 | $179.20 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,270–1,455 | 1,387 | 13 | $185.00–192.00 | $188.18 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,185–1,685 | 1,461 | 15 | $168.00–175.00 | $172.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 915–1,025 | 982 | 3 | $160.00–163.00 | $161.37 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,420–2,025 | 1,667 | 5 | $198.00–209.00 | $205.19 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,465–1,905 | 1,690 | 4 | $218.00–225.00 | $221.58 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,045–1,135 | 1,090 | 2 | $188.00–190.00 | $189.04 |
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 | 16 | $4,100–4,400 | $4,275 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 10 | $3,300–3,850 | $3,530 |
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) | 5 | $2,750–3,250 | $2,980 |
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