Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Report date Oct 20, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 20, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 5, 2026 5:45 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Philadelphia Stockyard -Philadelphia, MS (AMS_2116)
Oct 20Sale shown
203Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder calves sold mixed 10.00 lower to 15.00 higher. Slaughter cattle sold steady.
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 | 1,095–1,800 | 1,482 | 3 | $140.00–150.00 | $145.03 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,785 | 1,785 | 1 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 970–1,410 | 1,196 | 4 | $112.00–122.00 | $118.01 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 950 | 950 | 1 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 276 | 4 | $525.00–545.00 | $531.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $430.00–435.00 | $431.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $392.00–410.00 | $400.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 10 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 3 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 226 | 4 | $455.00–520.00 | $491.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 283 | 3 | $425.00–490.00 | $449.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 3 | $415.00–460.00 | $441.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $335.00–410.00 | $380.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $350.00–390.00 | $371.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $345.00–357.50 | $353.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $325.00–335.00 | $330.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $275.00–280.00 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 4 | $430.00–450.00 | $438.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $380.00–400.00 | $386.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 4 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 10 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 649 | 4 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 8 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 701 | 5 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 3 | $375.00–420.00 | $390.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 6 | $325.00–375.00 | $350.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $287.50–300.00 | $293.78 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 343 | 2 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $484.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $440.00–465.00 | $449.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 860 | 860 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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 | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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