Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 17, 2026
Report date Aug 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Macon Stockyard - Macon, MS (AMS_2122)
Aug 17Sale shown
127Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder calves sold 6.00 - 20.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 5.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $445.00–460.00 | $452.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $410.00–435.00 | $422.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $395.00–400.00 | $397.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $380.00–440.00 | $409.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 5 | $365.00–450.00 | $424.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $394.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $400.00–440.00 | $424.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $392.50–402.50 | $396.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $360.00–382.50 | $374.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $307.50–310.00 | $308.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $302.50–322.20 | $309.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $370.00–415.00 | $396.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $330.00–380.00 | $354.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $300.00–375.00 | $338.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,185–1,405 | 1,310 | 3 | $160.00–166.00 | $162.17 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 890–1,355 | 1,092 | 5 | $154.00–164.00 | $157.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880–895 | 888 | 2 | $144.00–145.00 | $144.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,785 | 1,785 | 1 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 975–1,225 | 1,100 | 2 | $1,700–2,500 | $2,145.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 835 | 835 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 840 | 840 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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 | 960–1,465 | 1,213 | 2 | $2,050–3,000 | $2,623.92 |
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