Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Report date Sep 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:46 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
Sep 29Sale shown
385Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Steers sold mixed 10.00 lower to 10.00 higher. Heifers sold steady to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 5.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,045–1,130 | 1,088 | 2 | $138.00–155.00 | $146.17 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,310–1,330 | 1,320 | 2 | $128.00–135.00 | $131.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 975–1,385 | 1,159 | 8 | $115.00–131.00 | $127.22 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 985 | 985 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 715–885 | 827 | 3 | $100.00–117.50 | $111.29 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 770–875 | 823 | 2 | $78.00–82.00 | $79.87 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $530.00–535.00 | $532.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $450.00–465.00 | $456.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 4 | $360.00–375.00 | $368.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $325.00–337.50 | $330.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 569 | 8 | $340.00–345.00 | $341.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 629 | 17 | $318.00–329.00 | $321.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 6 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 753 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 803 | 3 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 2 | $390.00–445.00 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 11 | $355.00–430.00 | $405.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $340.00–347.50 | $343.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $297.50–335.00 | $316.32 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $450.00–460.00 | $454.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 5 | $425.00–450.00 | $432.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 4 | $405.00–420.00 | $414.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $390.00–405.00 | $397.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $325.00–340.00 | $331.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 7 | $317.50–337.50 | $326.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 274 | 4 | $465.00–485.00 | $476.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 5 | $420.00–440.00 | $432.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 4 | $395.00–422.50 | $409.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 5 | $360.00–400.00 | $384.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $325.00–375.00 | $344.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 507 | 3 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 4 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 5 | $465.00–470.00 | $465.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 4 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 7 | $425.00–440.00 | $431.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $375.00–390.00 | $382.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 537 | 8 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 626 | 6 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 5 | $480.00–530.00 | $499.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $420.00–445.00 | $432.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 12 | $385.00–445.00 | $423.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 9 | $370.00–415.00 | $393.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,160–1,255 | 1,215 | 3 | $1,900–2,150 | $2,049.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,135–1,365 | 1,235 | 5 | $2,050–2,550 | $2,329.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965–1,080 | 1,023 | 2 | $2,100–2,600 | $2,364.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,025–1,300 | 1,180 | 3 | $2,200–2,800 | $2,454.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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 | 875–1,125 | 1,029 | 4 | $205.00–270.00 | $221.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 690–1,280 | 881 | 18 | $132.00–285.00 | $223.14 |
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