Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Report date Jul 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Brookhaven Stockyard - Brookhaven, MS (AMS_2117)
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377Head sold
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TuesdaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold 5.00-10.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold steady. Sold some good tiger stripe calves in the regular calf run, that brought the bank 515 lb. heifer @ $5.45, 485 lb. @ $ 4.95, 535 lb. @ $ 5.05 and a 605 lb. @ $ 4.80. Really nice heifers.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 2 | $545.00–555.00 | $549.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $450.00–475.00 | $462.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $426.00–440.00 | $433.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 5 | $368.00–376.00 | $372.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 544 | 25 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $395.00–420.00 | $407.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $390.00–408.00 | $398.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $360.00–371.00 | $365.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 594 | 5 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 639 | 4 | $353.00–360.00 | $355.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $365.00–380.00 | $373.59 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $320.00–348.00 | $334.11 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 218 | 2 | $485.00–515.00 | $499.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $450.00–470.00 | $459.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $393.00–415.00 | $400.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $340.00–348.00 | $343.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 503 | 15 | $354.00 | $354.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 426 | 4 | $375.00–388.00 | $381.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $360.00–378.00 | $368.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $348.00–353.00 | $350.52 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $418.00–420.00 | $419.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $347.00–348.00 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,425 | 1,425 | 2 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 975 | 975 | 2 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,650–1,735 | 1,693 | 2 | $212.00–221.00 | $216.61 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,750–1,960 | 1,855 | 2 | $196.00–202.00 | $198.83 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,425–1,500 | 1,463 | 2 | $181.00–182.00 | $181.51 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,425 | 1,250 | 3 | $195.00–204.00 | $198.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,050–1,060 | 1,055 | 2 | $179.00–184.00 | $181.49 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,000–1,185 | 1,110 | 3 | $161.00–172.00 | $167.98 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,025–1,035 | 1,030 | 2 | $140.00–148.00 | $144.02 |
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/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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