Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, August 3, 2026
Report date Aug 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 3, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Tadlock Stockyards - Forest, MS (AMS_2114)
Aug 3Sale shown
1,268Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last weeks sale. Feeder steers sold $10.00-$20.00 HIGHER and feeder heifers sold STEADY-$15.00 HIGHER. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls sold STEADY.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 150–200 | 165 | 1 | $775.00 | $775.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 4 | $530.00–545.00 | $538.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 8 | $520.00–545.00 | $533.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 10 | $480.00–510.00 | $495.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 16 | $430.00–460.00 | $445.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 34 | $380.00–410.00 | $395.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 42 | $359.00–380.00 | $369.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 26 | $350.00–367.00 | $358.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 46 | $325.00–349.00 | $337.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 480 | 7 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 512 | 20 | $370.00–407.50 | $392.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 572 | 36 | $359.00–380.00 | $367.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 618 | 18 | $352.00–367.50 | $358.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 40 | $325.00–349.00 | $335.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 772 | 24 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 10 | $370.00–390.00 | $380.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 8 | $350.00–375.00 | $363.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 14 | $340.00–360.00 | $350.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 20 | $315.00–340.00 | $327.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 10 | $315.00–340.00 | $327.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 14 | $305.00–325.00 | $315.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 482 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 501 | 4 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 561 | 4 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 658 | 12 | $310.00–313.00 | $312.23 |
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 | 6 | $176.50–184.00 | $180.89 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,600 | 1,400 | 4 | $181.00–190.00 | $186.14 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 6 | $174.00–184.00 | $179.85 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 12 | $164.00–174.00 | $169.85 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–850 | 800 | 4 | $145.00–155.00 | $150.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 650–750 | 700 | 4 | $135.00–145.00 | $140.36 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,295–1,805 | 1,550 | 8 | $200.00–215.00 | $208.73 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,045–2,045 | 1,545 | 6 | $220.00–225.00 | $223.31 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,000–1,425 | 1,213 | 4 | $190.00–198.00 | $194.70 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Fancy | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,090–1,390 | 1,240 | 30 | $2,700–3,500 | $3,148.39 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 900–1,300 | 1,100 | 10 | $4,150–5,000 | $4,652.27 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 10 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.77 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 700–800 | 750 | 16 | $2,700–2,800 | $2,753.33 |
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