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Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Report date Apr 1, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 2, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Lucedale Stockyard - Lucedale, MS (AMS_2120)
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Compared to last week, with very good Quality Steers and Heifers; Stocker Steers under 400#s sold 4.00-20.00 Higher, Feeder Steers over 500#s sold 23.00-50.00 Higher; Most classes of Heifers sold 15.00-30.00 Higher; Feeder yearling Groups were reported as #1-2s and weaned Groups with shots were reported with added values; Slaughter cows sold 1.00-200 Higher; Slaughter Bulls sold 1.00-2.00 Higher
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $630.00–720.00 | $679.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $615.00–640.00 | $628.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 349 | 5 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $570.00–610.00 | $591.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $510.00–550.00 | $531.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $495.00–515.00 | $505.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $470.00–510.00 | $490.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $430.00–505.00 | $469.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $420.00–445.00 | $432.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $370.00–395.00 | $382.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $360.00–400.00 | $379.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 774 | 4 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 863 | 2 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 429 | 15 | $510.00–530.00 | $525.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 503 | 4 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 628 | 28 | $418.00–419.00 | $418.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 775 | 45 | $335.00–370.00 | $365.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 877 | 35 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 905 | 23 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 980 | 3 | $301.75 | $301.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,020 | 28 | $300.00–312.75 | $311.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,150–1,200 | 1,150 | 2 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $600.00–620.00 | $610.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $535.00–550.00 | $542.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $480.00–500.00 | $490.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $440.00–465.00 | $453.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 299 | 8 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $520.00–570.00 | $547.23 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $450.00–480.00 | $465.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $450.00–475.00 | $463.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $370.00–395.00 | $383.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.60 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $560.00–610.00 | $587.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $550.00–580.00 | $566.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 10 | $480.00–535.00 | $509.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $455.00–480.00 | $468.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $445.00–460.00 | $452.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $425.00–440.00 | $432.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $360.00–425.00 | $393.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $335.00–360.00 | $347.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 4 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 2 | $316.00–320.00 | $317.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 6 | $317.00–320.00 | $318.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,010 | 1 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 576 | 5 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 342 | 6 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 386 | 9 | $485.00–510.00 | $490.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 471 | 14 | $437.50–450.00 | $444.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 562 | 7 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 617 | 16 | $364.50 | $364.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 703 | 43 | $346.00–355.50 | $353.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 787 | 21 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 811 | 18 | $329.50 | $329.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 880 | 58 | $329.75 | $329.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $510.00–540.00 | $526.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $410.00–440.00 | $425.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $403.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 296 | 5 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3Value Added | 300–350 | 341 | 4 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 8 | $460.00–520.00 | $492.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $415.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $300.00–330.00 | $315.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3-4Value Added | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 8 | $2,450–3,600 | $3,155.68 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 12 | $2,000–2,800 | $2,475.68 |
| Small · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 645 | 645 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 6 | $2,800–3,000 | $2,918.92 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 4 | $163.00–168.50 | $166.22 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 22 | $169.00–184.50 | $177.21 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,235–1,535 | 1,385 | 6 | $167.00–180.00 | $174.20 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 4 | $144.00–150.00 | $147.51 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,000–1,500 | 1,250 | 4 | $186.00–200.00 | $194.40 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,500–2,115 | 1,808 | 14 | $210.00–229.50 | $221.41 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 10 | $530.00–560.00 | $545.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $450.00–500.00 | $476.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $470.00–500.00 | $485.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $415.00–420.00 | $417.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $335.00–385.00 | $360.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 940 | 1 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 14 | $220.00–275.00 | $253.75 |
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