Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, April 6, 2026
Report date Apr 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Tadlock Stockyards - Forest, MS (AMS_2114)
Apr 6Sale shown
1,027Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last weeks sale feeder steers and heifers sold $10.00-$20.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold $6.00-$10.00 higher, and slaughter bulls sold $12.00-$20.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 14 | $530.00–570.00 | $551.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $510.00–540.00 | $525.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $455.00–510.00 | $483.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $430.00–490.00 | $461.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 8 | $435.00–490.00 | $463.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 14 | $385.00–415.00 | $400.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $375.00–405.00 | $390.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 6 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 300 | 7 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 368 | 5 | $645.00 | $645.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 575 | 11 | $377.00–395.00 | $386.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 700 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 4 | $720.00–770.00 | $747.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 273 | 4 | $670.00–730.00 | $702.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 8 | $620.00–680.00 | $652.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $620.00–680.00 | $651.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 10 | $560.00–610.00 | $586.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 6 | $500.00–530.00 | $515.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 16 | $480.00–505.00 | $493.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 4 | $420.00–450.00 | $435.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 8 | $400.00–440.00 | $420.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 8 | $365.00–390.00 | $377.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 4 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 536 | 8 | $480.00–505.00 | $495.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 687 | 6 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 722 | 5 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 838 | 6 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 1,300–1,600 | 1,450 | 30 | $6,250–7,100 | $6,718.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050–1,300 | 1,175 | 40 | $4,900–5,700 | $5,342.55 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Fancy | 1,200–1,400 | 1,300 | 30 | $4,600–5,600 | $5,138.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 925–1,300 | 1,113 | 44 | $3,500–4,200 | $3,908.99 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · OpenFancy | 600–800 | 700 | 24 | $2,400–3,100 | $2,800 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,475–1,610 | 1,543 | 4 | $200.00–216.00 | $208.35 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,550–2,085 | 1,818 | 6 | $222.00–230.00 | $226.59 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,000–1,870 | 1,435 | 4 | $193.00–200.00 | $197.56 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 16 | $172.00–182.00 | $177.85 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,585 | 1,393 | 30 | $183.00–194.00 | $189.26 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 10 | $171.00–181.00 | $176.85 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 4 | $166.00–169.00 | $167.76 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–850 | 800 | 4 | $158.00–161.00 | $159.59 |
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