Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 18, 2026
Report date May 18, 2026 · Published by USDA May 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeast Mississippi Livestock - Hattiesburg, MS (AMS_2113)
May 18Sale shown
788Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to last weeks market: feeder cattle sold steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cattle also sold steady. There were some nice replacement cows that sold well.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $570.00–590.00 | $579.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 301 | 4 | $530.00–570.00 | $547.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 5 | $430.00–460.00 | $442.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 6 | $390.00–415.00 | $402.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 8 | $340.00–375.00 | $357.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 748 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 758 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 15 | $420.00–443.00 | $437.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 551 | 12 | $423.00 | $423.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 642 | 8 | $352.00–366.00 | $359.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 749 | 9 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 767 | 5 | $330.00–333.00 | $331.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 814 | 6 | $310.00–315.00 | $311.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 4 | $500.00–540.00 | $516.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $470.00–515.00 | $492.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $465.00–500.00 | $482.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $395.00–420.00 | $407.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $390.00–425.00 | $407.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 3 | $350.00–370.00 | $361.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $300.00–335.00 | $317.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 865 | 2 | $285.00–290.00 | $287.53 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 3 | $580.00–600.00 | $589.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 311 | 4 | $580.00–610.00 | $594.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $510.00–540.00 | $524.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $430.00–470.00 | $446.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $390.00–403.00 | $395.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $355.00–365.00 | $359.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 2 | $348.00–350.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 918 | 2 | $328.00–335.00 | $331.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 556 | 5 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 642 | 7 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 677 | 27 | $336.00–379.00 | $351.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 733 | 47 | $335.00–350.00 | $346.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 784 | 10 | $352.00–354.00 | $353.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 880 | 2 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 286 | 4 | $540.00–570.00 | $554.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $530.00–570.00 | $553.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $544.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $460.00–490.00 | $473.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $395.00–420.00 | $409.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $394.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.02 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 4 | $370.00–400.00 | $382.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 5 | $440.00–470.00 | $454.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $405.00–430.00 | $417.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $390.00–410.00 | $398.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $250.00–265.00 | $257.63 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.47 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,330 | 1,330 | 2 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,230–1,725 | 1,478 | 4 | $3,700–3,750 | $3,729.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 970–1,115 | 1,058 | 6 | $3,900–4,050 | $3,951.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 945 | 945 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,180 | 1,180 | 2 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,110 | 1,110 | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Small and Medium · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 820 | 820 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,435 | 1,435 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035–1,210 | 1,093 | 3 | $3,600–3,900 | $3,726.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,215–1,220 | 1,218 | 2 | $3,000–3,200 | $3,100.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,145–1,295 | 1,220 | 2 | $2,900–3,000 | $2,946.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 895 | 895 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Small and Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 860–1,180 | 1,020 | 2 | $2,700–2,800 | $2,742.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 975–1,175 | 1,075 | 2 | $2,400–2,500 | $2,454.65 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,255 | 1,223 | 3 | $170.00–176.00 | $172.95 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,020–1,185 | 1,120 | 4 | $182.00–186.00 | $184.44 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,100–1,245 | 1,173 | 2 | $168.00–169.00 | $168.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,330–1,520 | 1,446 | 5 | $169.00–173.00 | $170.97 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,310–1,550 | 1,402 | 6 | $178.00–185.00 | $181.59 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,105 | 1,074 | 4 | $157.00–165.00 | $159.80 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 975–1,175 | 1,038 | 7 | $166.00–175.00 | $170.22 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 920 | 920 | 1 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 980 | 980 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,340–1,480 | 1,410 | 2 | $200.00–206.00 | $202.85 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,385–1,850 | 1,732 | 6 | $221.00–232.00 | $225.54 |
| YG 2 · Average dressing | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| YG 2 · High dressing | 2,325 | 2,325 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
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