Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Report date Aug 4, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
Aug 4Sale shown
294Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Steers sold steady to 15.00 higher. Heifers sold 8.00 - 15.00 higher, 25.00 higher in spots. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 10.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,025–1,035 | 1,030 | 2 | $188.00–193.00 | $190.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 780 | 780 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 745 | 745 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 750 | 750 | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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) | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 950–1,255 | 1,103 | 2 | $2,700–2,850 | $2,785.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 930–1,660 | 1,236 | 8 | $2,200–3,100 | $2,661.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,260–1,390 | 1,345 | 3 | $3,300–3,600 | $3,428.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,185–1,520 | 1,403 | 3 | $158.00–169.00 | $163.74 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,365–1,490 | 1,427 | 3 | $173.00–177.00 | $174.73 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 995–1,380 | 1,200 | 13 | $160.00–175.00 | $167.92 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,240–1,355 | 1,308 | 3 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,010–1,145 | 1,043 | 5 | $139.00–153.00 | $144.60 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 228 | 2 | $550.00–555.00 | $552.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $535.00–545.00 | $539.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 493 | 2 | $380.00–390.00 | $384.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $460.00–470.00 | $463.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 7 | $340.00–355.00 | $347.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 5 | $352.50–382.50 | $370.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $410.00–430.00 | $418.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $355.00–365.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $342.50–355.00 | $348.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 419 | 5 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 6 | $375.00–405.00 | $389.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 13 | $372.50–375.00 | $373.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 10 | $357.50–372.50 | $369.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 679 | 9 | $332.50–335.00 | $333.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $375.00–405.00 | $393.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 4 | $350.00–397.50 | $371.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $367.50–375.00 | $370.76 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,415–1,665 | 1,540 | 2 | $190.00–203.00 | $195.97 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
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