Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Report date Mar 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Brookhaven Stockyard - Brookhaven, MS (AMS_2117)
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As compared to last weeks market: feeder calves sold steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cattle also sold steady. Last Saturday (3/28/26), 240 light bred fancy brangus and baldie heifers sold bringing $3,800-$5,100.
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 | 400 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $409.00–430.00 | $421.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $490.00–515.00 | $503.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $375.00–390.00 | $382.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $342.00–352.00 | $347.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 768 | 2 | $253.00–270.00 | $261.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $472.00 | $472.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $680.00–701.00 | $690.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 6 | $650.00–676.00 | $664.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $560.00–595.00 | $576.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $470.00–500.00 | $484.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $501.00 | $501.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $410.00–435.00 | $418.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 5 | $370.00–400.00 | $381.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 6 | $509.00 | $509.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 37 | $509.00 | $509.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 3 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 960 | 13 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 3 | $625.00–660.00 | $646.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $600.00–630.00 | $614.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $602.00–618.00 | $609.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $530.00–550.00 | $539.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $375.00–390.00 | $382.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 4 | $364.00–389.00 | $377.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 3 | $340.00–360.00 | $349.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 5 | $400.00–420.00 | $413.37 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $590.00–610.00 | $600.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 3 | $504.00–518.00 | $509.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $500.00–508.00 | $504.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $444.00–470.00 | $460.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 4 | $440.00–456.00 | $446.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $350.00–373.00 | $359.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $358.00–360.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $325.00–340.00 | $331.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 3 | $326.00–338.00 | $330.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 10 | $511.00 | $511.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 70 | $404.00–430.00 | $427.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $530.00–535.00 | $532.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $450.00–475.00 | $462.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $478.00–485.00 | $481.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $402.00–430.00 | $414.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $410.00–423.00 | $416.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $400.00–407.00 | $403.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 4 | $370.00–381.00 | $375.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 655 | 655 | 2 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 755 | 755 | 2 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,190–1,225 | 1,208 | 2 | $181.00–187.00 | $184.04 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,220 | 1,210 | 2 | $191.00–198.00 | $194.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,400 | 1,363 | 2 | $193.00–194.00 | $193.49 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,080–1,180 | 1,125 | 3 | $155.00–159.00 | $157.27 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,290–1,360 | 1,325 | 2 | $194.00–203.00 | $198.38 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,785–1,920 | 1,863 | 3 | $215.00–219.00 | $217.05 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,550–1,655 | 1,603 | 2 | $188.00–189.00 | $188.52 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 985–1,290 | 1,138 | 2 | $2,750–3,000 | $2,891.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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