Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 17, 2026
Report date Aug 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:55 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattlemens Livestock - West Point, MS (AMS_2125)
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505Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week: feeder steers sold 5.00 to 8.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold 7.00 to 10.00 lower. Feeder bulls sold 8.00 to 10.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 6.00 to 9.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 165 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 6 | $440.00–460.00 | $448.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 5 | $420.00–445.00 | $425.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $385.00–420.00 | $401.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 11 | $360.00–395.00 | $375.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 8 | $340.00–375.00 | $353.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 9 | $310.00–340.00 | $328.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 3 | $300.00–335.00 | $321.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $302.50–320.00 | $311.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 601 | 7 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $405.00–420.00 | $412.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 8 | $320.00–410.00 | $378.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 5 | $320.00–382.00 | $350.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $325.00–370.00 | $349.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 3 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 8 | $410.00–440.00 | $421.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 8 | $400.00–420.00 | $408.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 9 | $380.00–410.00 | $392.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 13 | $370.00–395.00 | $383.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 4 | $330.00–370.00 | $351.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 5 | $325.00–360.00 | $343.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 411 | 4 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 11 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 546 | 14 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 636 | 9 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 657 | 6 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 574 | 11 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 228 | 3 | $375.00–480.00 | $442.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 3 | $420.00–450.00 | $430.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 367 | 6 | $420.00–495.00 | $448.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $370.00–430.00 | $397.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $340.00–395.00 | $370.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 9 | $360.00–375.00 | $366.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 8 | $342.00–357.00 | $349.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $300.00–330.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 193 | 2 | $525.00–555.00 | $539.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $455.00–500.00 | $476.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 276 | 6 | $450.00–505.00 | $465.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 334 | 4 | $495.00–520.00 | $503.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $465.00–495.00 | $478.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $410.00–440.00 | $423.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $370.00–400.00 | $381.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 5 | $365.00–380.00 | $371.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $325.00–350.00 | $339.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 8 | $320.00–335.00 | $324.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 684 | 4 | $285.00–305.00 | $293.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 3 | $275.00–280.00 | $276.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,110 | 1 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 2 | $415.00–440.00 | $427.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 6 | $400.00–525.00 | $441.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 8 | $400.00–455.00 | $433.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $365.00–420.00 | $390.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 9 | $350.00–400.00 | $368.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 7 | $325.00–355.00 | $344.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 860–1,115 | 1,010 | 5 | $1,900–2,600 | $2,409.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,030–1,390 | 1,178 | 4 | $2,200–3,500 | $2,902.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,105–1,245 | 1,183 | 3 | $155.00–173.00 | $161.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 975–1,730 | 1,303 | 8 | $190.00–204.00 | $196.60 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,495–1,730 | 1,575 | 3 | $210.00–220.00 | $215.24 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 725–1,460 | 1,063 | 21 | $170.00–180.00 | $174.04 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 785–1,340 | 1,043 | 26 | $151.00–169.00 | $162.74 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 690–1,455 | 967 | 11 | $140.00–150.00 | $144.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 765–1,285 | 945 | 4 | $152.00–155.00 | $153.52 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 690–990 | 858 | 15 | $110.00–139.00 | $131.20 |
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