Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Report date Aug 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Brookhaven Stockyard - Brookhaven, MS (AMS_2117)
Aug 25Sale shown
505Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold 5.00-10.00 lower, quality was not as good as last weeks. Slaughter cattle sold 5.00-10.00 lower as well.
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 | 420 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $415.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 9 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $405.00–408.00 | $406.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $445.00–448.00 | $446.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 722 | 3 | $332.00–340.00 | $336.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,000 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 6 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 16 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 5 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $330.00–337.00 | $332.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.42 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $390.00–398.00 | $393.91 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 564 | 6 | $330.00–338.00 | $334.70 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $443.00 | $443.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $428.00–438.00 | $431.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $368.00–370.00 | $369.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $318.00–330.00 | $323.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $312.00–323.00 | $317.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 8 | $413.00–425.00 | $423.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 8 | $330.00–334.00 | $332.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 693 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $375.00–403.00 | $389.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $322.00–325.00 | $323.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150–1,350 | 1,250 | 2 | $2,900–3,050 | $2,981 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,145–1,300 | 1,223 | 2 | $3,400–3,700 | $3,559.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,175–1,245 | 1,203 | 3 | $3,350–3,600 | $3,502.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 970–1,265 | 1,118 | 2 | $3,360–4,200 | $3,835.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,025–1,130 | 1,078 | 2 | $2,150–2,700 | $2,438.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,170–1,550 | 1,327 | 6 | $3,500–3,800 | $3,664.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,185 | 1,185 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,215–1,540 | 1,357 | 7 | $165.00–176.00 | $170.09 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,090–1,370 | 1,258 | 4 | $155.00–164.00 | $159.93 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,480–1,900 | 1,646 | 4 | $152.00–162.00 | $155.51 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,095–1,205 | 1,140 | 4 | $149.00–153.00 | $150.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 980–1,190 | 1,083 | 4 | $140.00–148.00 | $144.16 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 970–1,050 | 1,015 | 3 | $135.00–139.00 | $136.95 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,875–2,010 | 1,943 | 2 | $200.00–216.00 | $207.72 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
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