Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Report date Aug 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
Aug 25Sale shown
238Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder calves sold 15.00 - 20.00 cheaper. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 5.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 287 | 3 | $465.00–485.00 | $475.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 332 | 3 | $435.00–445.00 | $441.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $415.00–430.00 | $423.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $400.00–415.00 | $408.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 5 | $297.50–310.00 | $303.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $297.50–300.00 | $298.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 463 | 6 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 539 | 12 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 5 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $395.00–410.00 | $402.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 4 | $377.50–390.00 | $381.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $285.00–292.50 | $288.69 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $305.00–320.00 | $312.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 434 | 5 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 11 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 526 | 9 | $322.50–325.00 | $323.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 3 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 3 | $325.00–375.00 | $358.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $300.00–340.00 | $319.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $345.00–355.00 | $348.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $330.00–345.00 | $338.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $315.00–337.50 | $323.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 667 | 5 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 5 | $310.00–342.50 | $327.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $290.00–302.50 | $296.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 865–1,165 | 1,018 | 3 | $193.00–250.00 | $228.26 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,070–1,160 | 1,115 | 2 | $156.00–168.00 | $161.76 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 800 | 800 | 1 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
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