Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 24, 2026
Report date Aug 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 24, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Macon Stockyard - Macon, MS (AMS_2122)
Aug 24Sale shown
116Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder calves sold 5.00 - 15.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 10.00 - 20.00 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 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $392.50–405.00 | $399.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $350.00–375.00 | $362.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $350.00–377.50 | $365.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 6 | $320.00–335.00 | $329.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $327.50–336.00 | $331.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $289.00 | $289.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $395.00–410.00 | $399.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $385.00–395.00 | $389.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 631 | 5 | $340.50 | $340.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 693 | 7 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 728 | 5 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 5 | $370.00–390.00 | $379.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $350.00–382.50 | $366.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $337.50–345.00 | $341.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,340–1,635 | 1,428 | 4 | $163.00–171.00 | $167.76 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,090–1,375 | 1,247 | 6 | $150.00–168.00 | $160.16 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 900 | 900 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,520–1,890 | 1,765 | 3 | $180.00–190.00 | $187.13 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
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 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,805 | 1,805 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
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) | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
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