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Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Report date Oct 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 21, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 11:55 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 mixed ; feeder heifers sold mixed ; some classes had multiple buyers those classes sold higher ; some classes didn't have much interest, they sold cheaper; Feeder yearling groups were weaned , with respiratory shots , this gave them added value , groups were reported as #1-2s ; slaughter cows sold weaker; slaughter bulls sold 1.00-6.00 higher
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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 | $115.00–125.50 | $121.15 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,350 | 1,275 | 16 | $126.00–135.50 | $131.03 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,320–1,795 | 1,558 | 4 | $124.50–133.50 | $129.69 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 16 | $110.00–123.00 | $117.61 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–1,100 | 925 | 8 | $104.50–109.50 | $107.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 700–900 | 800 | 10 | $80.00–100.50 | $91.53 |
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 | 6 | $142.00–168.50 | $157.90 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,335–2,065 | 1,700 | 6 | $169.00–182.50 | $177.20 |
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 | 4 | $2,850–3,625 | $3,318.60 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 750–1,100 | 925 | 4 | $1,750–2,500 | $2,195.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 8 | $450.00–515.00 | $485.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 12 | $467.00–512.50 | $491.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $445.00–492.50 | $470.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 12 | $385.00–432.50 | $410.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $377.00–385.00 | $381.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 18 | $310.00–355.00 | $333.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 12 | $280.00–335.00 | $308.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 16 | $300.00–322.50 | $311.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $285.00–297.50 | $291.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 6 | $270.00–291.00 | $280.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 4 | $257.00–280.00 | $268.86 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $440.00–480.00 | $461.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $422.00–430.00 | $426.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $410.00–435.00 | $423.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $375.00–412.50 | $394.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $320.00–337.50 | $329.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $330.00–343.00 | $336.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $320.00–360.00 | $340.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 8 | $279.00–321.00 | $300.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 10 | $275.00–315.00 | $295.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 8 | $270.00–293.00 | $281.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 4 | $270.00–279.00 | $274.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 873 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 523 | 13 | $359.75 | $359.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $407.00–432.50 | $420.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $380.00–397.50 | $389.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $345.00–360.00 | $352.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 12 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 8 | $307.00–322.50 | $315.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $292.00–315.00 | $303.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $280.00–294.00 | $287.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 4 | $350.00–395.00 | $374.51 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $340.00–367.50 | $354.65 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $310.00–330.00 | $320.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $270.00–305.00 | $288.32 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,350 | 1,050 | 4 | $1,275–1,500 | $1,419.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 6 | $2,150–3,000 | $2,671.59 |
| Small and Medium · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 750–1,100 | 925 | 4 | $1,500–2,000 | $1,797.30 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers 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 | $529.00 | $529.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $480.00–515.00 | $498.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 6 | $452.00–510.00 | $482.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $427.00–450.00 | $439.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $355.00–386.00 | $371.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 6 | $315.00–333.00 | $324.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 6 | $305.00–325.00 | $315.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 2 | $317.50–318.00 | $317.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 537 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 553 | 2 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $462.00 | $462.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $440.00–447.50 | $444.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $285.00–330.00 | $308.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 4 | $285.00–305.00 | $295.39 |
| Medium and Large · 3-4Value Added | 550–600 | 588 | 3 | $319.50 | $319.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3-4Value Added | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $329.50 | $329.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · OpenRegistered | 990 | 990 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,350 | 1,100 | 28 | $126.00–145.00 | $137.66 |
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