Past sale
LLP, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Report date May 26, 2026 · Published by USDA May 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL (AMS_1988)
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TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 5.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold 5.00 to 10.00 lower.
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 | 238 | 3 | $550.00–580.00 | $563.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 3 | $540.00–560.00 | $546.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 343 | 2 | $490.00–510.00 | $499.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $465.00–490.00 | $476.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 411 | 13 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 20 | $430.00–445.00 | $435.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $422.00–430.00 | $423.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 12 | $410.00–419.00 | $417.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 8 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 233 | 2 | $520.00–530.00 | $525.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 339 | 4 | $470.00–485.00 | $477.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $445.00–455.00 | $449.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 17 | $425.00–450.00 | $435.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 10 | $415.00–430.00 | $422.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 18 | $400.00–420.00 | $415.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 7 | $380.00–400.00 | $391.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 12 | $355.00–365.00 | $356.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 9 | $339.00–360.00 | $342.61 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 493 | 2 | $390.00–405.00 | $397.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 5 | $570.00–600.00 | $579.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $550.00–560.00 | $554.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 14 | $478.00–485.00 | $480.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 12 | $439.00–465.00 | $454.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 579 | 19 | $432.00–445.00 | $436.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 7 | $421.00 | $421.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 20 | $390.00–400.00 | $393.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 709 | 11 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 2 | $580.00–600.00 | $590.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $570.00–600.00 | $584.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 326 | 4 | $550.00–560.00 | $557.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 17 | $515.00–540.00 | $528.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $475.00–490.00 | $484.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 10 | $455.00–470.00 | $462.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 537 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $438.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 5 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 738 | 20 | $351.00–354.00 | $351.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 772 | 9 | $335.00–340.00 | $336.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $480.00–485.00 | $481.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $450.00–470.00 | $456.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $440.00–455.00 | $446.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 7 | $410.00–430.00 | $423.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 7 | $385.00–405.00 | $394.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 4 | $380.00–395.00 | $388.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 693 | 4 | $355.00–370.00 | $363.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 845 | 2 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.48 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,100–1,355 | 1,223 | 9 | $172.00–177.00 | $174.39 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,040–1,465 | 1,190 | 9 | $179.00–187.00 | $183.78 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,010–1,305 | 1,158 | 2 | $164.00–168.00 | $165.75 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,280–1,645 | 1,436 | 19 | $183.00–189.00 | $185.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,230–1,640 | 1,457 | 10 | $190.00–199.00 | $191.93 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,275–1,700 | 1,475 | 8 | $175.00–180.00 | $177.77 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,480–1,725 | 1,566 | 6 | $196.00–204.00 | $201.10 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,590–1,930 | 1,703 | 3 | $213.00–220.00 | $215.64 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,275–1,780 | 1,528 | 4 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | $2,300–2,650 | $2,533.33 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,450–2,500 | $2,475 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 4 | $2,900–3,500 | $3,200 |
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