Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 31, 2026
Report date Aug 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Meridian Stockyard - Meridian, MS (AMS_2112)
Aug 31Sale shown
222Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to the last market: Feeder calves sold steady. Not enough slaughter cattle to get trends.
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 | 273 | 2 | $495.00–500.00 | $497.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $370.00–384.00 | $375.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 3 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 866 | 8 | $291.00–298.00 | $296.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $385.00–405.00 | $395.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 5 | $351.00–368.00 | $359.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $336.00–341.00 | $338.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $448.00 | $448.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 4 | $361.00–378.00 | $372.18 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 3 | $336.00–345.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 584 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.47 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 564 | 17 | $353.00–360.00 | $357.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 5 | $343.00–350.00 | $346.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 504 | 6 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $329.00–339.00 | $335.01 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 7 | $320.00–328.00 | $324.26 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 538 | 5 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $296.00–307.00 | $304.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 3 | $306.00–310.00 | $307.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $291.00–301.00 | $295.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 494 | 4 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $311.00–320.00 | $315.42 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,175–1,240 | 1,208 | 2 | $1,900–1,925 | $1,912.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $2,425 | $2,425 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,180–1,250 | 1,215 | 2 | $2,450–2,475 | $2,462.86 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,370 | 1,370 | 2 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,055 | 1,055 | 2 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,070 | 1,070 | 2 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 990–1,225 | 1,092 | 3 | $145.00–153.00 | $147.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 895 | 895 | 1 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 2 · Average dressing | 1,725 | 1,725 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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