Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 24, 2026
Report date Aug 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 24, 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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Compared to last week: feeder steers sold 10.00 to 20.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold 15.00 to 20.00 lower. Feeder bulls sold mixed on a light test. Slaughter cows sold 15.00 to 20.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 10.00 to 12.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $490.00–495.00 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $415.00–430.00 | $422.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 7 | $440.00–470.00 | $460.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $390.00–410.00 | $397.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 12 | $350.00–380.00 | $368.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 581 | 7 | $330.00–360.00 | $342.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 5 | $335.00–360.00 | $347.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 4 | $300.00–325.00 | $315.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 995 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,000 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 399 | 8 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 18 | $390.00–422.00 | $407.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 539 | 9 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 21 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 16 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 668 | 15 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 783 | 3 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 399 | 4 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 564 | 8 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $375.00–425.00 | $400.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 7 | $380.00–430.00 | $409.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 6 | $330.00–400.00 | $361.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $335.00–375.00 | $354.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 561 | 4 | $300.00–360.00 | $330.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 6 | $262.00–325.00 | $312.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 180 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 2 | $450.00–500.00 | $475.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $465.00–485.00 | $475.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $505.00–555.00 | $527.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $480.00–500.00 | $488.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 11 | $445.00–480.00 | $463.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 9 | $380.00–415.00 | $398.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 8 | $345.00–385.00 | $370.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 10 | $300.00–335.00 | $321.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $305.00–320.00 | $314.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $275.00–310.00 | $292.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 150–200 | 188 | 2 | $380.00–445.00 | $412.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 210 | 2 | $350.00–435.00 | $393.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $320.00–425.00 | $383.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 7 | $350.00–480.00 | $427.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 15 | $380.00–455.00 | $404.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 10 | $350.00–430.00 | $391.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 7 | $350.00–390.00 | $370.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 7 | $300.00–365.00 | $336.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 6 | $290.00–330.00 | $312.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 624 | 4 | $150.00–310.00 | $253.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $270.00–275.00 | $272.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 759 | 4 | $240.00–270.00 | $258.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 1,150–1,200 | 1,175 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 181 | 6 | $480.00–535.00 | $509.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 3 | $445.00–465.00 | $456.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 266 | 4 | $430.00–465.00 | $445.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 4 | $415.00–450.00 | $425.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 371 | 10 | $390.00–420.00 | $405.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 17 | $335.00–440.00 | $375.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 13 | $340.00–370.00 | $357.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 9 | $320.00–350.00 | $337.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 8 | $300.00–335.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $300.00–325.00 | $311.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $280.00–315.00 | $297.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 822 | 3 | $265.00–270.00 | $268.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,040 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 409 | 8 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 33 | $347.00–360.00 | $354.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 516 | 7 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 552 | 30 | $327.00–328.00 | $327.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 641 | 10 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 150–200 | 170 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 4 | $380.00–445.00 | $405.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $345.00–430.00 | $384.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $315.00–380.00 | $348.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 10 | $295.00–470.00 | $344.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 8 | $300.00–370.00 | $334.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $275.00–345.00 | $310.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $265.00–310.00 | $285.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 5 | $260.00–310.00 | $294.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 885 | 885 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 940 | 940 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 900–1,140 | 1,020 | 2 | $164.00–182.50 | $172.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 780 | 780 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 775 | 775 | 1 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 585–780 | 690 | 7 | $950.00–2,100 | $1,437.94 |
| Small and Medium · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 660–690 | 675 | 2 | $1,000–1,700 | $1,342.22 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 875 | 875 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,005–1,250 | 1,138 | 3 | $2,700–4,500 | $3,671.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,005–1,400 | 1,232 | 3 | $3,000–3,400 | $3,108.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,235–1,250 | 1,243 | 2 | $150.00–153.00 | $151.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,020–1,345 | 1,143 | 3 | $2,200–2,500 | $2,304.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 655 | 655 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 840 | 840 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 550–1,005 | 778 | 2 | $1,000–3,550 | $2,648.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 885–995 | 940 | 2 | $2,050–2,800 | $2,446.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 575 | 575 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 2 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 870–1,770 | 1,146 | 26 | $149.00–159.00 | $153.56 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 905–1,250 | 1,094 | 20 | $155.00–165.00 | $160.11 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,030–1,310 | 1,142 | 5 | $140.00–148.00 | $145.22 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 830–1,075 | 956 | 10 | $134.00–145.00 | $139.29 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 785–1,150 | 920 | 5 | $113.00–132.00 | $123.83 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,125–1,825 | 1,501 | 4 | $190.00–200.00 | $197.39 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,425–1,855 | 1,679 | 6 | $200.00–210.00 | $201.77 |
| YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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