Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Report date Apr 15, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 15, 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 feeder calves started out sharply lower. However as sale progressed most classes of yearling showed more value. Pee Wee Steers under 400# sold 5.00-20.00 lower; stocker and feeder steers over 400#s sold mixed depending on which classes the buyers wanted. some 15.00 lower and some classes 30.00 higher; stocker heifers under 400# sold 30.00-50.00 lower; bigger heifers over 400# sold 2.00-15.00 higher; Feeder yearling groups were reported as #1-2s ,most groups were weaned this was reported as added value; Slaughter cows sold 4.00-6.00 lower ; slaughter bulls sold 5.00-20.00 lower
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $540.00–640.00 | $593.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 14 | $480.00–520.00 | $501.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $460.00–485.00 | $473.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $412.00–465.00 | $439.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $392.00–410.00 | $401.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $380.00–422.50 | $402.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $520.00–542.50 | $532.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $530.00–540.00 | $535.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 14 | $462.00–500.00 | $482.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 12 | $440.00–495.00 | $468.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $432.00–447.50 | $440.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $380.00–435.00 | $408.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $377.00–390.00 | $383.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 6 | $332.00–370.00 | $351.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 8 | $334.00–339.00 | $336.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 6 | $322.00–360.00 | $341.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 803 | 2 | $320.00–332.50 | $326.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 8 | $301.00–340.00 | $321.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 918 | 3 | $245.00–387.50 | $309.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,055 | 1 | $287.00 | $287.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 461 | 8 | $403.00–490.00 | $447.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 572 | 12 | $397.00–427.50 | $401.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 688 | 15 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 818 | 3 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $510.00–540.00 | $526.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $480.00–510.00 | $496.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 10 | $460.00–500.00 | $481.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $420.00–450.00 | $435.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $392.00–430.00 | $411.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $390.00–427.00 | $409.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $353.00–376.00 | $364.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 225 | 4 | $450.00–540.00 | $499.91 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $460.00–495.00 | $479.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $400.00–475.00 | $439.95 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.52 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $600.00–640.00 | $621.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 12 | $610.00–655.00 | $634.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 14 | $550.00–610.00 | $581.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $520.00–580.00 | $551.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $490.00–512.50 | $501.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 12 | $475.00–502.50 | $489.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $450.00–485.00 | $468.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $410.00–430.00 | $420.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $385.00–430.00 | $408.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 4 | $350.00–376.00 | $366.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 4 | $337.50–362.00 | $348.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $572.50 | $572.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 458 | 17 | $510.00–517.50 | $514.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 647 | 3 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $375.50 | $375.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 8 | $600.00–620.00 | $610.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $580.00–600.00 | $590.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $500.00–545.00 | $523.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $485.00–515.00 | $500.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $477.00–480.00 | $478.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $430.00–445.00 | $437.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $411.00–422.50 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $475.00–510.00 | $494.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $580.00–610.00 | $593.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $490.00–520.00 | $505.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $425.00–457.00 | $440.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $430.00–472.50 | $452.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $415.23 |
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) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 895 | 895 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,535 | 1,193 | 2 | $3,700–4,900 | $4,472.33 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 780 | 780 | 1 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 6 | $2,000–3,300 | $2,772.97 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 4 | $2,200–2,800 | $2,568.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 14 | $2,700–3,300 | $3,068.18 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 10 | $2,000–2,500 | $2,297.30 |
| Small · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 650–800 | 725 | 6 | $1,725–2,525 | $2,166.38 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 8 | $179.50–220.00 | $204.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 6 | $2,400–2,725 | $2,599.43 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 16 | $144.00–182.00 | $166.59 |
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 | 14 | $150.00–165.50 | $159.07 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 18 | $166.50–173.50 | $170.21 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,650–1,885 | 1,728 | 3 | $157.50–169.50 | $165.14 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 6 | $144.00–161.00 | $153.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–1,000 | 875 | 6 | $110.00–140.00 | $127.14 |
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 | 8 | $160.00–190.00 | $178.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,500–2,130 | 1,815 | 8 | $200.00–215.00 | $208.80 |
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