Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Report date Apr 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Brookhaven Stockyard - Brookhaven, MS (AMS_2117)
Apr 21Sale shown
586Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold steady, a lot of soft new crop calves. Slaughter cattle sold steady.
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 | 240 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $465.00–475.00 | $469.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $370.00–372.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $364.00 | $364.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 2 | $320.00–328.00 | $324.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 463 | 6 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 543 | 24 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 639 | 29 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $410.00–424.00 | $417.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 461 | 16 | $433.00–443.00 | $440.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $380.00–405.00 | $392.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $312.00–325.00 | $318.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $400.00–425.00 | $410.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 30 | $500.00–503.00 | $502.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 542 | 44 | $442.00–444.00 | $443.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 26 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 217 | 3 | $630.00–650.00 | $640.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 3 | $595.00–610.00 | $601.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $510.00–515.00 | $512.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 2 | $382.00–386.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $575.00–580.00 | $577.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $475.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $418.00–425.00 | $421.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 572 | 21 | $415.00–421.00 | $415.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $352.00–361.00 | $356.63 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $436.00 | $436.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $370.00–376.00 | $372.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $465.00–480.00 | $472.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $423.00–428.00 | $425.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $448.00 | $448.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $403.00 | $403.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,135–1,375 | 1,269 | 6 | $190.00–199.00 | $194.44 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,040–1,195 | 1,115 | 3 | $180.00–188.00 | $184.41 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,345–1,355 | 1,350 | 2 | $179.00–185.00 | $182.01 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,270–1,350 | 1,308 | 3 | $166.00–174.00 | $169.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,025–1,200 | 1,095 | 3 | $152.00–161.00 | $156.26 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 825–1,180 | 1,003 | 2 | $142.00–147.00 | $144.94 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,185–1,375 | 1,280 | 2 | $210.00–215.00 | $212.31 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,105–1,200 | 1,153 | 2 | $3,450–3,500 | $3,476.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,250 | 1,250 | 2 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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