Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
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93Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Not enough data to call a trend. Quality was average and demand was moderate.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,055–1,365 | 1,210 | 2 | $163.00–167.00 | $165.26 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 945 | 945 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 287 | 3 | $530.00–555.00 | $538.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 3 | $490.00–500.00 | $493.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 4 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $420.00–430.00 | $425.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $500.00–525.00 | $516.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 324 | 4 | $450.00–485.00 | $465.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 6 | $400.00–460.00 | $436.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 5 | $415.00–425.00 | $423.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 4 | $375.00–405.00 | $388.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 524 | 5 | $330.00–365.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.45 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $395.00–425.00 | $413.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $375.00–400.00 | $388.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
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