Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, October 5, 2026
Report date Oct 5, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 6:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Macon Stockyard - Macon, MS (AMS_2122)
Oct 5Sale shown
337Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week: Steers sold steady to 10.00 lower. Heifers sold 5.00 - 15.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold 5.00 - 10.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,440–1,790 | 1,642 | 3 | $155.00–170.00 | $161.20 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,060–2,210 | 2,135 | 2 | $175.00–180.00 | $177.41 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,595–1,995 | 1,730 | 3 | $110.00–130.00 | $119.23 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 130–1,485 | 1,222 | 8 | $132.00–138.00 | $135.60 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,480–1,545 | 1,503 | 3 | $137.00–146.00 | $141.68 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,610–1,960 | 1,785 | 2 | $134.00–142.00 | $138.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 935–1,350 | 1,158 | 13 | $120.00–136.00 | $128.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $475.00–485.00 | $480.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 6 | $304.00–317.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 3 | $291.00–304.00 | $299.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $400.00–465.00 | $433.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $310.00–340.00 | $324.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 262 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $390.00–405.00 | $398.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 3 | $357.50–365.00 | $360.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $315.00–330.00 | $322.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $300.00–322.50 | $311.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 3 | $280.00–290.00 | $286.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $275.00–350.00 | $311.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 10 | $305.00–346.00 | $325.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 3 | $288.00–295.00 | $292.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $270.00–272.00 | $270.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $490.00–500.00 | $495.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $485.00–490.00 | $486.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $405.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $370.00–385.00 | $375.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $342.50–357.50 | $350.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $320.00–325.00 | $321.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $310.00–327.50 | $318.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $385.00–435.00 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 489 | 4 | $340.00–375.00 | $362.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 7 | $310.00–355.00 | $335.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 6 | $300.00–330.00 | $316.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 3 | $307.00–324.00 | $313.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $280.00–305.00 | $292.24 |
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) | 1,035–1,340 | 1,168 | 3 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,803.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,340 | 1,340 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,030–1,325 | 1,243 | 6 | $2,200–3,100 | $2,769.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 940–1,475 | 1,141 | 11 | $2,400–3,950 | $3,180.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075–1,565 | 1,352 | 6 | $3,000–3,600 | $3,283.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 885–1,250 | 1,144 | 7 | $3,000–4,375 | $3,708.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,095–1,335 | 1,220 | 4 | $3,500–4,150 | $3,739.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 870 | 870 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 945–1,055 | 995 | 5 | $2,150–2,700 | $2,396.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 800 | 800 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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 | 1,350–1,465 | 1,408 | 2 | $2,825–3,000 | $2,916.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,080–1,495 | 1,291 | 9 | $2,850–4,250 | $3,472.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,280–1,515 | 1,388 | 7 | $2,825–3,825 | $3,424.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,435–1,725 | 1,644 | 4 | $3,950–4,350 | $4,191.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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