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Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Report date Jul 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Lucedale Stockyard - Lucedale, MS (AMS_2120)
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Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last weeks Sale Feeder Steers sold 17.00-28.00 Lower ; Feeder Heifers under 350# sold Firmer to 5.00 Higher; Feeder Heifers over 400# sold 11.00-29.00 Lower; Feeder Yearling groups Were Weaned this showed added value and groups were reported as #1-2s ; Slaughter cows sold Firmer ; Slaughter Bulls didn't have enough to compare
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 4 | $300.00–450.00 | $366.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $505.00–540.00 | $524.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $470.00–512.50 | $489.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 12 | $422.00–495.00 | $460.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 18 | $325.00–447.50 | $389.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $380.00–412.50 | $397.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $325.00–385.00 | $356.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $332.00–360.00 | $346.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 8 | $307.00–355.00 | $331.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 250–300 | 293 | 2 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $500.00–525.00 | $513.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $420.00–445.00 | $433.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $390.00–413.00 | $402.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $381.00–390.00 | $385.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $371.00–380.00 | $375.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $342.00–370.00 | $356.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $334.00–345.00 | $339.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 528 | 7 | $387.50–390.00 | $388.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 594 | 15 | $355.50–371.00 | $357.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 618 | 15 | $342.50–363.50 | $356.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 689 | 13 | $336.00–345.00 | $339.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 723 | 7 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $400.00–416.00 | $408.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $372.00–388.00 | $380.37 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $450.00–495.00 | $474.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $354.00–377.50 | $366.36 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $490.00–505.00 | $498.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $458.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $390.00–430.00 | $411.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $403.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $356.00–387.50 | $372.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 14 | $349.00–370.00 | $359.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $330.00–352.50 | $341.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 8 | $323.00–340.00 | $331.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 595 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $382.50–385.00 | $383.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 532 | 5 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $400.00–450.00 | $427.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $360.00–385.00 | $373.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $345.00–355.00 | $350.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $337.00–340.00 | $338.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $337.00–380.00 | $360.12 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $334.00–357.50 | $346.43 |
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 | 890 | 890 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 2 | $3,300–3,450 | $3,389.19 |
| Small · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 4 | $1,600–2,250 | $1,986.49 |
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) | 1,060–1,090 | 1,075 | 2 | $2,200–2,675 | $2,440.81 |
| Small · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 770 | 770 | 1 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
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 | 2 | $152.00–166.50 | $160.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 8 | $174.50–194.00 | $184.82 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,555 | 1,440 | 4 | $188.50–196.00 | $192.55 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 4 | $157.00–167.50 | $163.15 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–1,100 | 925 | 6 | $131.00–140.00 | $136.35 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 800–1,905 | 1,353 | 6 | $170.00–209.00 | $197.47 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · OpenFancy | 380–660 | 590 | 4 | $1,610–2,200 | $2,105 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 10 | $186.00–280.00 | $243.68 |
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