Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Report date Apr 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 29, 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 Quality of yearlings didn't seem as good. Feeder calves under 450#s sold Steady; Feeder yearlings over 450#s sold 5.00-17.00 Higher; Most classes Feeder Heifers sold 10.00-30.00 Lower , with Quality not as good ; Feeder yearling groups were reported as #1-2s and weaned groups were listed as added value; Slaughter cows sold Firmer; Slaughter Bulls sold 1.00-7.00 Higher with high yielding bulls very good
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $527.00–560.00 | $544.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $465.00–482.50 | $474.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $425.00–437.50 | $431.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $390.00–422.50 | $406.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $350.00–377.50 | $364.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $350.00–365.00 | $357.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $305.00–334.00 | $319.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 1,200–1,250 | 1,205 | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 1,400–1,450 | 1,420 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 391 | 4 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 9 | $370.00–440.00 | $423.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $346.50 | $346.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 4 | $535.00–560.00 | $548.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $510.00–550.00 | $531.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $480.00–500.00 | $490.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $442.00–457.50 | $450.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $427.00–437.50 | $432.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $405.00–418.00 | $411.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $370.00–390.00 | $380.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $450.00–500.00 | $477.23 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $440.00–480.00 | $461.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $370.00–402.50 | $387.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $345.00–362.50 | $354.12 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $580.00–600.00 | $590.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $560.00–585.00 | $573.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $505.00–515.00 | $510.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $485.00–501.00 | $493.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $460.00–500.00 | $480.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $435.00–462.50 | $449.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $390.00–420.00 | $405.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $355.00–380.00 | $367.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 762 | 3 | $350.00–366.00 | $358.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 433 | 5 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 6 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 8 | $385.50 | $385.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 505 | 4 | $472.50 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 722 | 9 | $383.00–389.50 | $387.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 811 | 7 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 915 | 2 | $319.50 | $319.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $590.00–615.00 | $603.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $550.00–580.00 | $566.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $530.00–540.00 | $535.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $480.00–502.00 | $491.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $437.00–445.00 | $441.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $405.00–425.00 | $415.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3Value Added | 600–650 | 645 | 2 | $383.50 | $383.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $537.00–570.00 | $554.75 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $465.00–482.50 | $474.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $465.00–475.00 | $470.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $393.00–400.00 | $396.65 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $460.00–555.00 | $510.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $470.00–510.00 | $491.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $450.00–490.00 | $471.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $427.00–465.00 | $446.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $400.00–439.00 | $420.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $360.00–387.50 | $374.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 518 | 5 | $442.00 | $442.00 |
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 | 945–995 | 970 | 2 | $3,500–4,200 | $3,859.02 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 4 | $2,400–3,000 | $2,756.76 |
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 | 16 | $2,625–3,525 | $3,177.27 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 2 | $1,850–2,600 | $2,295.95 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 6 | $1,800–2,875 | $2,439.19 |
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 | 16 | $219.00–302.00 | $269.93 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 10 | $173.00–175.00 | $174.19 |
| Small · 3 · (<2 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 460–680 | 570 | 10 | $750.00–1,175 | $1,003.51 |
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 | $155.00–164.50 | $160.56 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 16 | $164.00–176.00 | $170.35 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,225–1,890 | 1,558 | 14 | $154.50–168.00 | $162.69 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 4 | $148.00–157.50 | $153.56 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–1,100 | 925 | 8 | $130.00–139.50 | $135.65 |
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 | 10 | $180.00–185.00 | $183.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,635–2,265 | 1,950 | 4 | $228.00–230.00 | $229.16 |
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