Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Report date Apr 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 22, 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 steers sold weaker with most classes 7.00-25.00 lower ; feeder heifers under 400# sold steady; heifers over 400# sold 5.00-15.00 higher; feeder yearling groups were reported as #1-2s and groups that were weaned were reported with "added value" ; slaughter cows sold steady; slaughter bulls sold firmer to 13.00 higher
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $595.00–605.00 | $600.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $580.00–585.00 | $582.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $515.00–545.00 | $530.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $415.00–440.00 | $427.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 12 | $367.00–396.00 | $382.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 10 | $331.00–365.00 | $348.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 6 | $331.00–345.00 | $338.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 6 | $320.00–340.00 | $330.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,060 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 1,150–1,200 | 1,165 | 1 | $297.00 | $297.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 482 | 9 | $474.00 | $474.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 542 | 8 | $420.00–445.00 | $426.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 560 | 30 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 630 | 6 | $421.00–425.00 | $423.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 652 | 3 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 747 | 23 | $344.00–358.00 | $355.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 780 | 8 | $348.50 | $348.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 855 | 26 | $338.50 | $338.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 928 | 10 | $320.00–327.50 | $323.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 4 | $560.00–620.00 | $593.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 8 | $575.00–605.00 | $591.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $580.00–590.00 | $585.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $520.00–550.00 | $535.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 14 | $480.00–505.00 | $493.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $470.00–480.00 | $475.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 14 | $420.00–470.00 | $446.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $400.00–420.00 | $410.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 6 | $340.00–360.00 | $350.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $500.00–560.00 | $532.68 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 8 | $530.00–570.00 | $551.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $450.00–505.00 | $479.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $450.00–475.00 | $463.22 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $430.00–470.00 | $451.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $416.00–420.00 | $418.09 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $378.00–380.00 | $379.04 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $520.00–535.00 | $528.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 12 | $460.00–505.00 | $483.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $435.00–495.00 | $466.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $430.00–470.00 | $450.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $395.00–420.00 | $408.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $350.00–395.00 | $373.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 6 | $334.00–375.00 | $355.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 6 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 6 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 4 | $303.00–307.00 | $305.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 634 | 7 | $345.00–370.00 | $359.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 672 | 16 | $345.00–373.00 | $359.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 745 | 2 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 798 | 64 | $322.50–324.00 | $322.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 849 | 8 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 874 | 5 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 920 | 5 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 970 | 2 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $485.00–500.00 | $493.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 12 | $465.00–500.00 | $483.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 12 | $425.00–445.00 | $435.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $375.00–425.00 | $401.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $325.00–405.00 | $366.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 12 | $370.00–395.00 | $383.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3Value Added | 800–850 | 817 | 3 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $450.00–485.00 | $469.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $435.00–480.00 | $459.20 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $415.00–440.00 | $428.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $380.00–410.00 | $395.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $370.00–400.00 | $385.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $350.00–385.00 | $368.32 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $357.00–365.00 | $361.17 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 8 | $560.00–590.00 | $576.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $500.00–580.00 | $542.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $450.00–505.00 | $479.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 14 | $430.00–470.00 | $451.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 14 | $400.00–470.00 | $436.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $390.00–430.00 | $410.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $320.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
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 | $3,100–3,800 | $3,529.55 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 6 | $2,100–2,500 | $2,337.84 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,300 | 1,075 | 6 | $3,500–4,500 | $4,104.65 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 6 | $3,200–3,500 | $3,378.38 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 983 | 3 | $2,600–2,800 | $2,749.15 |
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 | $151.00–163.50 | $158.32 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 12 | $169.00–180.00 | $174.82 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,385–1,790 | 1,588 | 8 | $160.00–165.00 | $162.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 6 | $147.00–157.00 | $152.85 |
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 | $175.00–177.00 | $176.20 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,500–2,180 | 1,840 | 4 | $192.00–223.00 | $210.36 |
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 | 32 | $210.00–290.00 | $259.09 |
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