Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 31, 2026
Report date Aug 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Macon Stockyard - Macon, MS (AMS_2122)
Aug 31Sale shown
160Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder calves sold 5.00 - 15.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 10.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · High dressing | 2,160 | 2,160 | 1 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,535–2,100 | 1,883 | 3 | $195.00–199.00 | $196.43 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,160 | 2,160 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,365 | 1,235 | 5 | $145.00–158.00 | $150.55 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,105–1,210 | 1,158 | 2 | $128.00–129.00 | $128.48 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $394.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $330.00–341.00 | $335.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $320.00–323.00 | $321.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 636 | 4 | $287.00–300.00 | $291.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
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 | 1,145–1,270 | 1,202 | 3 | $2,375–2,800 | $2,580.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,330–1,374 | 1,352 | 2 | $2,750–3,075 | $2,909.86 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $310.00–332.50 | $324.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 5 | $310.00–322.50 | $317.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $310.00–322.50 | $316.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 597 | 6 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $340.00–357.50 | $348.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 2 | $350.00–357.50 | $353.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $340.00–360.00 | $349.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 5 | $300.00–342.00 | $325.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 614 | 10 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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) | 1,100–1,235 | 1,179 | 5 | $2,025–2,500 | $2,255.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 810 | 810 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $3,375 | $3,375 |
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