Past sale
LLP, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL (AMS_1988)
Aug 18Sale shown
1,290Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows and bulls sold 6.00 to 9.00 lower. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold sharply lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 288 | 3 | $540.00–580.00 | $556.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 9 | $495.00–520.00 | $504.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 5 | $440.00–457.00 | $451.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 11 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 732 | 3 | $337.00–344.00 | $341.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $550.00–560.00 | $555.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 3 | $470.00–500.00 | $488.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 336 | 12 | $450.00–470.00 | $457.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 15 | $420.00–440.00 | $433.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 12 | $415.00–435.00 | $426.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 8 | $395.00–410.00 | $401.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 28 | $360.00–386.00 | $372.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 47 | $345.00–361.00 | $355.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 13 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 661 | 71 | $329.00–342.00 | $337.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 32 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 835 | 3 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 4 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.31 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 13 | $350.00–356.00 | $353.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.04 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 618 | 5 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $310.00–320.00 | $313.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $314.00–316.00 | $314.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 785 | 2 | $308.00–312.00 | $309.99 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 14 | $430.00–450.00 | $438.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 5 | $400.00–420.00 | $414.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 7 | $400.00–425.00 | $409.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 489 | 16 | $365.00–390.00 | $378.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 23 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 562 | 8 | $330.00–350.00 | $339.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 3 | $315.00–325.00 | $318.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 667 | 3 | $300.00–305.00 | $303.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $294.00–304.00 | $298.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 489 | 8 | $350.00–365.00 | $355.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $330.00–345.00 | $334.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 582 | 11 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 633 | 14 | $300.00–310.00 | $307.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 243 | 5 | $520.00–535.00 | $525.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 332 | 12 | $430.00–450.00 | $443.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 21 | $420.00–445.00 | $423.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 10 | $400.00–425.00 | $409.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 10 | $341.00–360.00 | $344.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 611 | 5 | $330.00–334.00 | $333.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 233 | 3 | $480.00–500.00 | $494.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 6 | $430.00–455.00 | $438.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 13 | $380.00–405.00 | $396.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 14 | $365.00–390.00 | $374.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 17 | $340.00–360.00 | $347.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 57 | $325.00–350.00 | $335.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 586 | 65 | $320.00–339.00 | $332.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 46 | $310.00–325.00 | $322.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 681 | 15 | $300.00–315.00 | $305.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $294.00–297.00 | $295.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $365.00–370.00 | $366.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 486 | 8 | $320.00–336.00 | $329.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 571 | 17 | $310.00–318.00 | $310.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 628 | 10 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 10 | $295.00–325.00 | $316.77 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,740–1,940 | 1,840 | 2 | $200.00–205.00 | $202.64 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,100–1,520 | 1,394 | 5 | $181.00–186.00 | $183.41 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,070–1,315 | 1,236 | 10 | $168.00–171.00 | $168.83 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,200–1,430 | 1,336 | 35 | $159.00–166.00 | $161.92 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,260–1,370 | 1,304 | 5 | $176.00–178.00 | $176.84 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,285–1,665 | 1,536 | 9 | $166.00–172.00 | $167.29 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 925–1,150 | 1,021 | 17 | $154.00–159.00 | $155.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 860–1,150 | 955 | 12 | $145.00–151.00 | $148.48 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,700–3,000 | $2,816.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 17 | $3,500–3,950 | $3,685.29 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | $3,200–3,500 | $3,325 |
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