Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Macon Stockyard - Macon, MS (AMS_2122)
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295Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week: Steers sold steady to 10.00 lower. Heifers sold 5.00 - 15.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 - 10.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 5.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $565.00–570.00 | $567.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $487.50 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $452.50–460.00 | $456.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 444 | 5 | $466.00–475.00 | $469.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 543 | 11 | $431.00–482.50 | $449.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 572 | 19 | $425.00–450.00 | $437.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 5 | $392.50–427.50 | $413.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 797 | 6 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $550.00–590.00 | $569.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 3 | $522.50–550.00 | $534.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 5 | $440.00–467.50 | $449.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 537 | 3 | $350.00–440.00 | $409.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 5 | $390.00–430.00 | $409.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 637 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $420.00–435.00 | $426.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $370.00–385.00 | $377.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 704 | 6 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $447.50 | $447.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 9 | $436.00 | $436.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 572 | 10 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $460.00–475.00 | $469.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 6 | $410.00–470.00 | $442.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $425.00–440.00 | $434.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 7 | $350.00–405.00 | $380.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $352.50–367.50 | $359.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $550.00–555.00 | $552.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $465.00–480.00 | $472.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $345.00–352.50 | $348.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 657 | 3 | $355.00–360.00 | $356.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 2 | $425.00–445.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $400.00–437.50 | $424.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $350.00–415.00 | $389.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 890 | 890 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 795–1,080 | 938 | 2 | $2,900–3,300 | $3,069.60 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 890 | 890 | 1 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 555 | 555 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,835–1,875 | 1,855 | 2 | $184.00–195.00 | $189.44 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,120–1,650 | 1,392 | 5 | $160.00–167.00 | $165.59 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,345–1,560 | 1,442 | 3 | $170.00–186.00 | $175.63 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 900–1,340 | 1,086 | 12 | $150.00–168.00 | $157.12 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 970–1,310 | 1,233 | 6 | $170.00–181.00 | $173.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 765 | 765 | 1 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
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