Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 3, 2026
Report date Aug 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 3, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
Aug 3Sale shown
299Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold steady to 5.00 higher. And slaughter cattle sold a little stronger.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 343 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 4 | $435.00–443.00 | $440.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,025 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 768 | 5 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 2 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 915 | 7 | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $418.00–425.00 | $420.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $390.00–415.00 | $403.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $349.00–355.00 | $352.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $350.00–353.00 | $351.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $393.00 | $393.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 458 | 3 | $368.00–378.00 | $373.65 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $490.00–500.00 | $495.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 553 | 6 | $385.00–395.00 | $386.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 915 | 1 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 561 | 13 | $390.00–395.00 | $393.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 17 | $360.00–367.00 | $363.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 4 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 752 | 3 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 832 | 4 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 928 | 2 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $475.00–485.00 | $479.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $373.00–378.00 | $375.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $455.00–465.00 | $459.93 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $445.00–470.00 | $454.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 4 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,365–1,560 | 1,435 | 5 | $180.00–188.00 | $184.55 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,140–1,230 | 1,185 | 2 | $171.00–172.00 | $171.52 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 980–985 | 983 | 2 | $140.00–142.00 | $141.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,665–1,975 | 1,795 | 4 | $201.00–206.00 | $203.95 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 3 | $395.00–425.00 | $413.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $393.00–403.00 | $398.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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