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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Report date May 20, 2026 · Published by USDA May 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Lucedale Stockyard - Lucedale, MS (AMS_2120)
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Wed, Nov 4Next sale
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Compared to last weeks sale Stocker steers under 450# sold 1.00-5.00 Lower; Feeder Steers over 450# sold 1.00-5.00 higher ; Feeder Heifers sold 1.00-15.00 Lower; Feeder yearling groups were reported as #1-2s and weaned groups listed as value added; slaughter cows sold steady to weaker; slaughter bulls sold 1.00-15.00 Lower
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $485.00–505.00 | $495.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 12 | $420.00–445.00 | $433.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $410.00–420.00 | $415.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $375.00–395.00 | $385.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 10 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 6 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 546 | 13 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 658 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $495.00–500.00 | $497.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $450.00–485.00 | $468.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 8 | $440.00–460.00 | $450.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 14 | $420.00–455.00 | $438.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $350.00–375.00 | $363.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $470.00–495.00 | $483.62 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $360.00–430.00 | $397.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $360.00–385.00 | $373.15 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $285.00–300.00 | $292.77 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $505.00–560.00 | $534.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 20 | $460.00–540.00 | $502.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 18 | $425.00–495.00 | $462.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 16 | $425.00–490.00 | $459.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 16 | $370.00–465.00 | $419.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 10 | $395.00–430.00 | $413.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 10 | $365.00–415.00 | $390.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $560.00–575.00 | $568.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $550.00–570.00 | $560.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $500.00–515.00 | $507.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 14 | $445.00–490.00 | $468.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $435.00–480.00 | $458.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $415.00–480.00 | $448.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $385.00–420.00 | $403.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $370.00–376.00 | $373.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 3 | $325.00–346.00 | $333.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 561 | 17 | $434.50 | $434.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 7 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 716 | 6 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $492.00 | $492.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 579 | 8 | $442.00–472.00 | $457.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 6 | $535.00–540.00 | $537.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $545.00–560.00 | $553.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $475.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $415.00–420.00 | $417.61 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $450.00–500.00 | $476.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $450.00–480.00 | $465.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $420.00–430.00 | $425.26 |
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 | 10 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,806.82 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 2 | $2,700–2,850 | $2,789.19 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 6 | $1,750–2,750 | $2,344.59 |
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) · Open | 850–1,300 | 1,075 | 2 | $3,850–4,000 | $3,940.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,300 | 1,075 | 2 | $3,550–3,800 | $3,648.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 6 | $2,600–3,700 | $3,254.05 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 6 | $2,600–2,800 | $2,722.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 8 | $260.00–320.00 | $296.82 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 16 | $152.00–190.00 | $174.59 |
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 | 8 | $158.00–169.00 | $164.44 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 20 | $170.00–185.00 | $177.94 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 6 | $150.00–160.00 | $155.85 |
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 | $176.00–200.00 | $190.40 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,500–2,065 | 1,783 | 6 | $215.00–219.00 | $217.32 |
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