Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Report date Jul 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
Jul 28Sale shown
168Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder calves sold 5.00 - 15.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 10.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 3 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 589 | 4 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 6 | $350.00–375.00 | $362.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 721 | 10 | $307.50–330.00 | $316.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $360.00–380.00 | $369.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 208 | 2 | $585.00–600.00 | $592.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $530.00–535.00 | $532.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $390.00–405.00 | $397.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 3 | $480.00–510.00 | $498.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 5 | $340.00–360.00 | $349.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 190 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 3 | $425.00–440.00 | $433.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $377.50–390.00 | $385.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $362.00–380.00 | $368.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 542 | 3 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 4 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $335.00–350.00 | $342.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $295.00–300.00 | $297.45 |
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) | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,005–1,285 | 1,133 | 6 | $2,000–2,300 | $2,171.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 950–1,215 | 1,068 | 3 | $1,800–2,500 | $2,124.65 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,055–1,100 | 1,078 | 2 | $165.00–177.00 | $171.13 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
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 | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 860–910 | 885 | 2 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,757.06 |
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