Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Report date Aug 4, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Brookhaven Stockyard - Brookhaven, MS (AMS_2117)
Aug 4Sale shown
569Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold 5.00-10.00 HIGHER. There was a lot of activity from the calf buyers today .Slaughter Cows sold steady to a little higher. Sold some really good stocker cows that brought really good money.
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 | 430 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $348.00–355.00 | $351.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 3 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.47 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $413.00–425.00 | $419.17 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $403.00–410.00 | $406.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $343.00–344.00 | $343.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 11 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 611 | 12 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 727 | 5 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 938 | 5 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $365.00–375.00 | $369.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 3 | $360.00–390.00 | $376.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $389.00 | $389.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 833 | 2 | $283.00–300.00 | $291.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $410.00–418.00 | $413.79 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $413.00–420.00 | $416.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $350.00–358.00 | $353.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $337.00–359.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 3 | $520.00–555.00 | $535.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $515.00–530.00 | $521.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $380.00–381.00 | $380.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $374.00–382.00 | $378.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $378.00–380.00 | $378.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $362.00–370.00 | $365.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 823 | 2 | $320.00–333.00 | $326.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 489 | 7 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 647 | 10 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $508.00–515.00 | $511.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 321 | 4 | $490.00–510.00 | $501.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $415.00–450.00 | $433.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 4 | $355.00–372.00 | $362.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 732 | 3 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 358 | 3 | $470.00–485.00 | $476.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $382.00–400.00 | $389.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $339.00–344.00 | $340.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
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 | 1,350–1,420 | 1,385 | 4 | $4,700–4,750 | $4,725.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,240 | 1,240 | 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 990 | 990 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 920–940 | 930 | 2 | $2,950–3,200 | $3,076.34 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150–1,630 | 1,394 | 5 | $3,100–3,800 | $3,479.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,080–1,160 | 1,120 | 3 | $2,550–3,000 | $2,786.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100–1,220 | 1,160 | 2 | $1,950–3,100 | $2,554.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 940 | 940 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,185–1,350 | 1,269 | 4 | $187.00–195.00 | $190.34 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,310–1,395 | 1,353 | 2 | $200.00–210.00 | $204.84 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,220–1,235 | 1,228 | 2 | $180.00–185.00 | $182.52 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,380–1,635 | 1,468 | 4 | $170.00–179.00 | $174.78 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,125–1,350 | 1,237 | 3 | $172.00–179.00 | $175.46 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,130–1,250 | 1,175 | 3 | $162.00–170.00 | $165.21 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 955 | 955 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,650–2,375 | 1,918 | 3 | $220.00–225.00 | $222.08 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,795 | 1,795 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
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