Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, April 27, 2026
Report date Apr 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 27, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Tadlock Stockyards - Forest, MS (AMS_2114)
Apr 27Sale shown
1,710Head 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 steady and slaughter bulls sold $5.00-$10.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $380.00–400.00 | $390.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 4 | $317.50–335.00 | $326.54 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $485.00–510.00 | $498.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 22 | $430.00–470.00 | $451.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 26 | $400.00–440.00 | $420.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 22 | $390.00–430.00 | $410.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 10 | $380.00–412.50 | $396.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 40 | $370.00–400.00 | $385.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 4 | $365.00–395.00 | $380.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 348 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 375 | 13 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 414 | 19 | $420.00–450.00 | $441.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 472 | 10 | $400.00–470.00 | $418.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 516 | 18 | $390.00–420.00 | $399.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 564 | 9 | $380.00–410.00 | $396.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 615 | 36 | $357.00–400.00 | $376.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 653 | 3 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 752 | 32 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 4 | $600.00–700.00 | $655.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 4 | $600.00–620.00 | $610.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 30 | $540.00–585.00 | $563.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 12 | $500.00–550.00 | $526.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 12 | $460.00–500.00 | $480.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 12 | $450.00–500.00 | $476.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 36 | $410.00–440.00 | $425.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 8 | $400.00–422.50 | $411.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 8 | $390.00–402.50 | $396.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 823 | 4 | $320.00–350.00 | $335.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 374 | 24 | $540.00–605.00 | $564.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 431 | 9 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 476 | 10 | $460.00–472.00 | $465.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 518 | 5 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 560 | 25 | $420.00–440.00 | $429.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 621 | 6 | $400.00–422.50 | $411.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 752 | 62 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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 | 22 | $174.00–181.00 | $178.10 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,500 | 1,350 | 10 | $181.00–191.00 | $186.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 16 | $170.00–180.00 | $175.85 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 10 | $162.00–170.00 | $166.68 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–850 | 800 | 8 | $150.00–160.00 | $155.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 600–750 | 675 | 4 | $140.00–150.00 | $145.56 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,330–1,765 | 1,548 | 8 | $188.00–200.00 | $194.84 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,595–1,760 | 1,678 | 4 | $205.00–211.00 | $208.15 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,175–1,380 | 1,278 | 6 | $174.00–185.00 | $179.94 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 900–1,100 | 1,000 | 16 | $2,500–2,900 | $2,720 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,000–1,330 | 1,165 | 28 | $3,000–3,600 | $3,342.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fancy | 850–1,150 | 1,000 | 16 | $4,000–4,300 | $4,172.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 900–1,050 | 975 | 24 | $3,400–3,700 | $3,561.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Fancy | 1,000–1,350 | 1,175 | 24 | $5,400–6,000 | $5,744.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000–1,250 | 1,125 | 30 | $4,200–5,150 | $4,727.78 |
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