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Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Report date Apr 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 8, 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 weeks sale, most classes of feeder steers sold 2.00-15.00 Higher; Stocker Heifers under 400 #s sold weaker; feeder heifers over 400#s sold firmer to 5.00 Higher; Feeder Yearling groups were reported as #1-2s and weaned groups showed added value; Slaughter cows sold Firmer - 3.00 Higher; High Yielding Slaughter Bulls sold 1.00-6.00 Higher
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $560.00–580.00 | $570.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 10 | $550.00–580.00 | $566.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 8 | $475.00–530.00 | $504.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $465.00–485.00 | $475.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $445.00–500.00 | $473.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $370.00–420.00 | $396.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $365.00–375.00 | $368.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 3 | $320.00–372.00 | $342.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 444 | 7 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 574 | 6 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 622 | 9 | $368.00–373.00 | $370.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,100–1,150 | 1,103 | 6 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $520.00–540.00 | $530.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $420.00–450.00 | $435.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $415.00–440.00 | $428.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $520.00–530.00 | $525.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $410.00–450.00 | $431.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $365.00–382.00 | $373.90 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $490.00–525.00 | $508.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 18 | $470.00–525.00 | $498.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $450.00–480.00 | $465.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $400.00–440.00 | $420.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $370.00–392.00 | $381.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 6 | $355.00–390.00 | $373.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $340.00–385.00 | $363.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 767 | 5 | $330.00–350.00 | $341.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 4 | $670.00–700.00 | $686.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $635.00–660.00 | $648.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $630.00–660.00 | $646.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 8 | $575.00–615.00 | $596.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $520.00–570.00 | $546.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $500.00–550.00 | $526.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $475.00–500.00 | $488.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 10 | $425.00–480.00 | $453.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 6 | $372.00–400.00 | $386.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 526 | 5 | $487.50 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $451.00 | $451.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 617 | 7 | $415.00–440.00 | $422.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 801 | 4 | $350.50 | $350.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $600.00–620.00 | $610.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $600.00–615.00 | $608.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $540.00–550.00 | $545.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $490.00–505.00 | $497.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $400.00–425.00 | $413.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $390.00–410.00 | $400.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $580.00–620.00 | $597.82 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $475.00–530.00 | $504.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $470.00–485.00 | $477.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $376.00–415.00 | $396.41 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $376.00–400.00 | $388.51 |
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 | 8 | $171.00–218.00 | $199.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenFancy | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · OpenFancy | 766–918 | 817 | 6 | $288.00–339.00 | $319.89 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 8 | $2,700–3,400 | $3,129.55 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 795 | 795 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 4 | $2,000–2,700 | $2,416.22 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 2 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,300 | 1,075 | 2 | $3,000–4,450 | $3,876.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,300 | 1,075 | 2 | $3,200–3,500 | $3,381.40 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,015 | 1,015 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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 | 6 | $164.00–169.00 | $166.93 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 26 | $170.00–187.00 | $179.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,490–1,815 | 1,653 | 6 | $170.00–185.00 | $178.24 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,265–2,260 | 1,763 | 14 | $200.00–235.50 | $222.76 |
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