Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 17, 2026
Report date Aug 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
Aug 17Sale shown
173Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold 8.00-10.00 cheaper. Small offering of cattle today. Not enough slaughter cattle to get a trend.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 260 | 2 | $495.00–500.00 | $497.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $432.00–440.00 | $435.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $370.00–400.00 | $378.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 501 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 650 | 2 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $423.00 | $423.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $410.00–423.00 | $416.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $360.00–363.00 | $361.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $395.00–405.00 | $399.33 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $423.00–425.00 | $424.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $288.00–300.00 | $294.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $348.00–365.00 | $357.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $392.00–401.00 | $395.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $363.00–365.00 | $364.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 583 | 4 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $380.00–388.00 | $384.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $373.00 | $373.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $328.00–339.00 | $333.52 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,200–1,385 | 1,293 | 2 | $168.00–170.00 | $169.07 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,100–1,330 | 1,215 | 2 | $163.00–164.00 | $163.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,320–1,880 | 1,600 | 2 | $195.00–204.00 | $200.29 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000–1,055 | 1,028 | 2 | $2,000–2,275 | $2,133.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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