Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 18, 2026
Report date May 18, 2026 · Published by USDA May 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 3:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Grenada Stockyard - Grenada, MS (AMS_2124)
May 18Sale shown
243Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle sold steady to 7.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 6.00 to 7.00 higher. Quality was average to attractive and demand was good.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 2 · Average dressing | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,505 | 1,269 | 7 | $180.00–184.00 | $182.04 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,240–1,325 | 1,298 | 4 | $186.00–199.00 | $189.62 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,460–1,515 | 1,488 | 2 | $170.00–174.00 | $171.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 810–1,320 | 964 | 5 | $153.00–174.00 | $163.78 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $467.50 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $522.50 | $522.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $457.50–470.00 | $463.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 379 | 8 | $477.50 | $477.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 9 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 603 | 3 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 3 | $552.50–577.50 | $566.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $527.50–575.00 | $543.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 4 | $497.50–547.50 | $517.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $472.50–510.00 | $492.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $412.50–455.00 | $427.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $400.00–442.50 | $420.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 4 | $362.50–380.00 | $368.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 11 | $547.50 | $547.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 416 | 10 | $492.50–522.50 | $510.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 476 | 13 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 532 | 4 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 730 | 64 | $377.25 | $377.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $457.50–547.50 | $503.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $472.50 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $455.00–485.00 | $474.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $400.00–467.50 | $433.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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