Past sale
LLP, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 2:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid State Stockyards LLP - Letohatchee, AL (AMS_1988)
Oct 6Sale shown
1,580Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cows sold 7.00 to 9.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady. Replacement cows sold steady. Feeder cattle sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,375–1,920 | 1,635 | 3 | $167.00–170.00 | $168.27 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,710–1,835 | 1,773 | 2 | $172.00–176.00 | $174.07 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,375–1,565 | 1,470 | 2 | $150.00–160.00 | $154.68 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,175–1,390 | 1,256 | 8 | $133.00–135.00 | $133.83 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,100–1,355 | 1,194 | 16 | $125.00–132.00 | $128.33 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,365–1,405 | 1,385 | 4 | $139.00–140.00 | $139.49 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,260–1,460 | 1,391 | 9 | $132.00–135.00 | $133.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,050–1,105 | 1,072 | 5 | $121.00–125.00 | $122.65 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 5 | $595.00–630.00 | $611.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 5 | $500.00–525.00 | $509.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 366 | 7 | $470.00–485.00 | $476.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 4 | $560.00–590.00 | $572.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 278 | 3 | $515.00–545.00 | $535.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 16 | $475.00–495.00 | $485.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 10 | $435.00–460.00 | $445.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 7 | $395.00–415.00 | $406.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 10 | $369.00–395.00 | $377.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 561 | 7 | $359.00–377.00 | $361.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 11 | $338.00–346.00 | $339.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $326.00–338.00 | $331.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 726 | 12 | $312.00–322.00 | $317.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 838 | 6 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 324 | 4 | $430.00–450.00 | $444.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 377 | 9 | $400.00–415.00 | $401.73 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $393.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.82 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 531 | 6 | $355.00–365.00 | $360.83 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 587 | 22 | $335.00–346.00 | $340.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 638 | 6 | $325.00–335.00 | $331.73 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 676 | 8 | $310.00–314.00 | $311.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $294.00–298.00 | $296.04 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 14 | $420.00–440.00 | $427.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 6 | $405.00–420.00 | $409.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 13 | $390.00–415.00 | $401.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 24 | $365.00–400.00 | $380.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 32 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 9 | $328.00–338.00 | $332.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 12 | $316.00–328.00 | $323.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 679 | 12 | $310.00–318.00 | $312.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 728 | 3 | $302.00–308.00 | $306.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $373.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 11 | $340.00–355.00 | $350.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 527 | 9 | $332.00–345.00 | $336.76 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 16 | $320.00–325.00 | $321.88 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 628 | 6 | $300.00–306.00 | $303.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 671 | 8 | $296.00–304.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 277 | 5 | $480.00–510.00 | $486.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 11 | $450.00–480.00 | $457.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 7 | $407.00–430.00 | $419.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 5 | $324.00–332.00 | $329.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 738 | 7 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 224 | 7 | $500.00–520.00 | $504.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 4 | $445.00–470.00 | $455.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 327 | 9 | $420.00–445.00 | $437.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 389 | 6 | $395.00–405.00 | $401.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 14 | $370.00–390.00 | $380.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 14 | $355.00–375.00 | $362.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 31 | $322.00–338.00 | $327.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 16 | $318.00–330.00 | $323.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 629 | 14 | $300.00–320.00 | $306.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 10 | $290.00–302.00 | $293.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 12 | $288.00–294.00 | $288.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 327 | 6 | $370.00–400.00 | $394.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 387 | 6 | $350.00–380.00 | $363.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 12 | $340.00–360.00 | $347.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 29 | $330.00–344.00 | $334.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 526 | 30 | $305.00–322.00 | $313.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 576 | 20 | $300.00–315.00 | $302.81 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 628 | 12 | $290.00–300.00 | $296.21 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 693 | 7 | $278.00–284.00 | $280.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $278.00–280.00 | $279.35 |
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) | 3 | $1,600–1,800 | $1,733.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | $2,150–2,450 | $2,330 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,250–2,550 | $2,375 |
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