Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 24, 2026
Report date Aug 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 24, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Southeast Mississippi Livestock - Hattiesburg, MS (AMS_2113)
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561Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
As compared to last weeks market: Feeder steers sold 10.00-15.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold steady to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cattle also sold steady to 5.00 lower. Replacement cows sold well. There was 243 heifers that sold at the Replacement Heifer Sale (8/22/2026), and they averaged $5,100.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $440.00–470.00 | $455.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $400.00–425.00 | $412.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 12 | $325.00–394.00 | $348.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 4 | $405.00–435.00 | $419.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $365.00–385.00 | $373.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 6 | $300.00–335.00 | $320.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 4 | $308.00–323.00 | $317.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 3 | $283.00–288.00 | $285.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $385.00–410.00 | $399.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $340.00–370.00 | $356.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 6 | $280.00–313.00 | $297.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 405 | 4 | $431.00 | $431.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 489 | 10 | $388.00 | $388.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $330.00–345.00 | $336.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $300.00–330.00 | $317.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $270.00–280.00 | $274.88 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,025 | 1,025 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050 | 1,050 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100–1,150 | 1,125 | 4 | $2,800–3,300 | $3,044.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,185 | 1,185 | 2 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,070 | 1,070 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $485.00–500.00 | $491.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 5 | $405.00–430.00 | $415.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 509 | 5 | $350.00–385.00 | $365.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $320.00–335.00 | $328.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $318.00–323.00 | $320.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 2 | $315.00–320.00 | $317.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 9 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 12 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $450.00–470.00 | $458.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 5 | $400.00–435.00 | $418.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 5 | $360.00–395.00 | $381.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 5 | $320.00–348.00 | $338.19 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,160–1,410 | 1,281 | 4 | $3,250–3,650 | $3,399.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950–1,235 | 1,093 | 2 | $3,500–3,600 | $3,543.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,090–1,460 | 1,216 | 4 | $2,650–3,050 | $2,793.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 850 | 850 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 895–990 | 943 | 2 | $2,600–3,000 | $2,810.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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) | 870 | 870 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 845 | 845 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,375–1,380 | 1,378 | 2 | $150.00–152.00 | $151.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Very Low dressing | 1,350–1,450 | 1,400 | 2 | $140.00–142.00 | $140.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,065–1,205 | 1,140 | 3 | $146.00–148.00 | $147.02 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2 | $140.00–144.00 | $142.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,425–1,700 | 1,558 | 3 | $198.00–210.00 | $205.51 |
| YG 2 · Average dressing | 1,225–2,250 | 1,608 | 3 | $170.00–185.00 | $174.65 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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