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Cattle sale, Monday, October 26, 2026
Report date Oct 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 26, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 7:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
As compared to the last market: feeder calves sold steady. Small offering of slaughter cows that sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,055–1,415 | 1,240 | 4 | $132.00–135.00 | $133.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,085–1,100 | 1,093 | 2 | $111.00–116.00 | $113.52 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,630 | 1,630 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 738 | 2 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $388.00–395.00 | $391.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $358.00–360.00 | $359.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 4 | $391.00–418.00 | $404.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 865 | 2 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $359.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $390.00–415.00 | $404.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 591 | 3 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $306.00–310.00 | $308.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 461 | 3 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 519 | 4 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 581 | 9 | $315.00–320.00 | $316.64 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $443.00 | $443.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 532 | 6 | $380.00–387.00 | $385.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 457 | 36 | $461.00 | $461.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 590 | 87 | $372.00–379.00 | $372.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 706 | 13 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 9 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 900 | 3 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 362 | 5 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $423.00–425.00 | $423.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $475.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $286.00 | $286.00 |
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) | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 995 | 995 | 2 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
History
Meridian Stockyard price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 300–350 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 400–450 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | $530.00 | $404.42 | $385.01 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $530.00 | $407.94 | $395.94 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $511.55 | $407.49 | $410.00 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $505.00 | not reported | $397.00 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $536.56 | $396.38 | $428.95 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $524.00 | $411.26 | $386.00 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $515.00 | $406.17 | $388.98 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $497.46 | $393.06 | $388.00 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $490.00 | $385.00 | $375.67 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $448.00 | $388.73 | not reported |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $450.00 | $395.00 | $378.69 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $465.00 | $410.67 | $376.64 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $505.00 | $440.88 | not reported |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $512.48 | $395.00 | $400.00 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $589.05 | not reported | $425.00 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $567.73 | $470.00 | $445.00 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 384 | 62 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 384 | 66 |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 307 | 65 |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 552 | 72 |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 340 | 69 |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 226 | 63 |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 245 | 72 |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 562 | 75 |
| Mon, Aug 31, 2026 | Cattle sale | 222 | 56 |
| Mon, Aug 24, 2026 | Cattle sale | 149 | 43 |
| Mon, Aug 17, 2026 | Cattle sale | 173 | 58 |
| Mon, Aug 10, 2026 | Cattle sale | 235 | 61 |
| Mon, Aug 3, 2026 | Cattle sale | 299 | 64 |
| Mon, Jul 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 212 | 62 |
| Mon, Jul 20, 2026 | Cattle sale | 204 | 57 |
| Mon, Jul 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 366 | 62 |
| Mon, Jul 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 332 | 70 |
| Mon, Jun 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 441 | 57 |
| Mon, Jun 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 178 | 52 |
| Mon, Jun 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 318 | 69 |
| Mon, Jun 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 564 | 69 |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Cattle sale | 359 | 68 |
| Mon, May 18, 2026 | Cattle sale | 408 | 58 |
| Mon, May 11, 2026 | Cattle sale | 196 | 57 |
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Cattle sale | 181 | 62 |
| Mon, Apr 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 239 | 68 |
| Mon, Apr 20, 2026 | Cattle sale | 421 | 73 |
| Mon, Apr 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 448 | 80 |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 194 | 54 |
| Mon, Mar 30, 2026 | Cattle sale | 229 | 75 |
Questions
Questions about Meridian Stockyard
When is the next sale at Meridian Stockyard?
Monday, November 2: Cattle sale. The barn sells on Mondays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Meridian Stockyard?
Meridian, Mississippi. Get directions.
What sold at Meridian Stockyard most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Monday, October 26 sale with 384 head: slaughter cows, slaughter bulls, feeder bulls, feeder heifers, feeder steers, bred cows. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Meridian Stockyard prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Meridian?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Philadelphia Stockyard (Philadelphia, MS, Tue Nov 3), Tadlock Stockyards (Forest, MS, Mon Nov 2) and Macon Stockyard (Macon, MS, Mon Nov 2). Distances are straight-line from Meridian.
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