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Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Report date Aug 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Lucedale Stockyard - Lucedale, MS (AMS_2120)
Aug 12Sale shown
582Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last weeks sale Feeder Steers sold mostly 6.00-25.00 Lower ; feeder heifers between 300#-400 # sold 5.00-32.00 higher ; feeder heifers over 400# Sold 3.00-32.00 Lower ; Feeder yearling groups were reported as #1-2s and groups that were weaned with shot were reported with added value ; Slaughter cows sold 7.00-16.00 lower ; slaughter bulls sold Weaker to 2.00 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 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $487.00–495.00 | $491.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 8 | $452.00–512.50 | $484.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $418.00–440.00 | $429.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $365.00–402.50 | $384.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $350.00–377.50 | $364.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $340.00–370.00 | $355.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 12 | $320.00–347.50 | $334.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 12 | $313.00–337.50 | $325.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $297.00–314.00 | $305.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 6 | $295.00–313.00 | $304.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 493 | 10 | $355.00–358.50 | $357.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 11 | $335.00–342.50 | $340.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 641 | 6 | $329.50 | $329.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 772 | 10 | $293.50 | $293.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 8 | $425.00–445.00 | $435.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $385.00–410.00 | $398.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $350.00–362.50 | $356.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $229.00–336.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $390.00–410.00 | $400.89 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $307.00–385.00 | $348.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $337.00–370.00 | $354.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.29 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $292.00–332.50 | $313.30 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 14 | $430.00–510.00 | $473.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 14 | $435.00–500.00 | $469.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 16 | $382.00–440.00 | $412.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 18 | $343.00–431.00 | $389.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 18 | $335.00–387.50 | $362.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 10 | $330.00–360.00 | $345.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 6 | $313.00–341.00 | $327.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 6 | $318.00–332.50 | $325.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 785 | 3 | $260.00–295.00 | $275.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 823 | 2 | $290.00–295.00 | $292.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 494 | 8 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $510.00–530.00 | $520.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $517.00–530.00 | $523.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $422.00–442.50 | $432.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $377.00–390.00 | $383.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $346.00–380.00 | $363.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $345.00–357.50 | $351.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 8 | $330.00–349.00 | $339.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $337.50–338.00 | $337.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 6 | $312.00–349.00 | $331.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 446 | 6 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 498 | 6 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 518 | 13 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 598 | 16 | $358.50–364.50 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 662 | 8 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $345.50 | $345.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 783 | 15 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $435.00–457.50 | $446.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $377.00–390.00 | $383.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $367.00–375.00 | $371.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $324.00–341.00 | $332.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $361.00–374.00 | $367.84 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $340.00–362.50 | $351.78 |
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 | 865–1,250 | 1,058 | 2 | $2,700–2,900 | $2,781.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,300 | 1,075 | 4 | $3,875–4,300 | $4,131.98 |
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 | 1,008 | 19 | $2,900–4,250 | $3,471.02 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 2 | $1,800–2,150 | $2,008.11 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 14 | $1,800–2,400 | $2,156.76 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 12 | $120.00–135.00 | $128.92 |
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 | 4 | $158.00–164.00 | $161.51 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 10 | $164.50–169.00 | $166.88 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,280–1,565 | 1,423 | 6 | $163.00–165.00 | $164.10 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 16 | $145.00–150.00 | $147.93 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–1,000 | 875 | 4 | $116.00–120.00 | $118.29 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,425–2,335 | 1,880 | 8 | $207.00–226.00 | $218.80 |
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