Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Tadlock Stockyards - Forest, MS (AMS_2114)
May 4Sale shown
1,297Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last weeks sale. Feeder steers and heifers sold $7.00-$20.00 higher. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls sold steady.
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 | 273 | 4 | $590.00–610.00 | $600.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 16 | $550.00–580.00 | $566.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 10 | $495.00–515.00 | $505.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 20 | $470.00–500.00 | $485.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 20 | $450.00–485.00 | $468.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 16 | $420.00–442.50 | $431.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 8 | $405.00–435.00 | $420.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 10 | $340.00–365.00 | $352.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 8 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 334 | 11 | $550.00–560.00 | $554.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 389 | 8 | $500.00–515.00 | $505.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 431 | 15 | $450.00–470.00 | $464.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 466 | 16 | $463.00–475.00 | $465.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 519 | 15 | $405.00–442.50 | $429.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 567 | 5 | $415.00–435.00 | $426.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 690 | 6 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 728 | 7 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 4 | $670.00–700.00 | $686.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 20 | $575.00–620.00 | $599.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 30 | $550.00–605.00 | $579.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 22 | $470.00–505.00 | $488.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 22 | $470.00–505.00 | $488.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 26 | $460.00–495.00 | $478.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 36 | $440.00–467.00 | $454.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 316 | 19 | $575.00–620.00 | $596.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 350–400 | 378 | 26 | $500.00–605.00 | $542.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 440 | 20 | $470.00–505.00 | $491.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 466 | 18 | $460.00–470.00 | $465.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 506 | 19 | $440.00–480.00 | $453.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 560 | 32 | $433.00–467.00 | $449.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 671 | 7 | $357.00–410.00 | $372.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 750 | 24 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
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 | 900–1,300 | 1,100 | 16 | $4,100–4,350 | $4,247.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900–1,200 | 1,050 | 18 | $5,200–6,200 | $5,771.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000–1,350 | 1,175 | 16 | $4,700–5,250 | $5,015.96 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 950–1,300 | 1,125 | 42 | $3,000–4,200 | $3,693.33 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 700–900 | 800 | 6 | $2,500–2,850 | $2,696.88 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,570–1,800 | 1,685 | 8 | $190.00–200.00 | $195.34 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,800–2,090 | 1,945 | 8 | $200.00–214.00 | $207.52 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,255–1,335 | 1,295 | 4 | $175.00–185.00 | $180.15 |
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 | 12 | $170.00–179.00 | $175.27 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,500 | 1,350 | 8 | $183.00–193.00 | $188.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 12 | $166.00–177.00 | $172.44 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 8 | $164.00–172.00 | $168.68 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–850 | 800 | 4 | $154.00–157.50 | $155.86 |
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