Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Report date Apr 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 28, 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 the last market: Feeder calves sold steady, had some really good weaned and a lot of condition to them yearlings. 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 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 3 | $500.00–520.00 | $506.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $468.00 | $468.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $462.00 | $462.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $400.00–404.00 | $401.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $390.00–394.00 | $391.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $332.00–345.00 | $338.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 826 | 4 | $300.00–315.00 | $306.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 863 | 2 | $306.00–308.00 | $307.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 710 | 6 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $461.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $442.00 | $442.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $382.00 | $382.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $373.00–385.00 | $378.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $348.00–353.00 | $350.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 717 | 3 | $317.00–322.00 | $319.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $650.00–685.00 | $667.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $655.00–685.00 | $669.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $595.00–630.00 | $612.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $500.00–520.00 | $507.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 7 | $357.00–392.00 | $367.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 858 | 2 | $343.00–346.00 | $344.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 6 | $486.00 | $486.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 814 | 14 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $600.00–605.00 | $602.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $555.00–570.00 | $562.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $480.00–492.00 | $487.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 3 | $390.00–396.00 | $392.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $388.00–400.00 | $395.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 825 | 2 | $340.00–342.00 | $340.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $550.00–560.00 | $555.05 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $365.00–575.00 | $516.27 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $510.00–520.00 | $514.82 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $480.00–500.00 | $489.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 524 | 4 | $460.00–479.00 | $468.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 850–900 | 873 | 4 | $318.00–325.00 | $321.97 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $510.00–530.00 | $519.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.14 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,250–1,425 | 1,327 | 3 | $184.00–190.00 | $186.24 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,130–1,285 | 1,215 | 3 | $178.00–181.00 | $179.28 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,520–1,695 | 1,602 | 5 | $160.00–170.00 | $164.97 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,365 | 1,273 | 3 | $170.00–177.00 | $173.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,135–1,200 | 1,168 | 2 | $159.00–160.00 | $159.51 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,015–1,090 | 1,053 | 2 | $130.00–142.00 | $136.21 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,765–2,080 | 1,945 | 3 | $214.00–216.00 | $214.98 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,935 | 1,935 | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 2,190 | 2,190 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,030–1,530 | 1,223 | 3 | $2,250–2,800 | $2,520.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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 | 1,085 | 1,085 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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