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Cattle sale, Monday, August 31, 2026
Report date Aug 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:18 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Tadlock Stockyards - Forest, MS (AMS_2114)
Aug 31Sale shown
1,498Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last weeks sale feeder steers sold $5.00-$10.00 LOWER, feeder heifers sold MIXED. Slaughter cows sold $2.00-$8.00 LOWER 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 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $375.00–400.00 | $388.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 10 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 22 | $305.00–320.00 | $312.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 30 | $300.00–320.00 | $310.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 44 | $295.00–315.00 | $305.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 10 | $305.00–320.00 | $312.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 4 | $285.00–300.00 | $292.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 4 | $270.00–290.00 | $280.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 470 | 9 | $315.00–345.00 | $330.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 519 | 15 | $310.00–320.00 | $317.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 578 | 26 | $302.50–316.00 | $312.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 648 | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 690 | 8 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 702 | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 912 | 2 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 2 | $550.00–600.00 | $572.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $475.00–500.00 | $486.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 10 | $420.00–445.00 | $433.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 12 | $370.00–395.00 | $383.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 34 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 58 | $320.00–340.00 | $330.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 40 | $315.00–332.50 | $324.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 16 | $300.00–315.00 | $307.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 6 | $295.00–305.00 | $300.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $270.00–285.00 | $277.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 515 | 27 | $335.00–360.00 | $349.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 573 | 51 | $324.00–340.00 | $333.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 626 | 32 | $310.00–330.00 | $323.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 668 | 30 | $310.00–332.50 | $319.96 |
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) | 950–1,360 | 1,155 | 24 | $2,500–3,600 | $3,147.62 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 550–700 | 625 | 22 | $1,850–2,150 | $2,018 |
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 | 24 | $150.00–161.00 | $156.44 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200–1,500 | 1,350 | 12 | $157.00–166.00 | $162.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 16 | $152.00–162.00 | $157.85 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,200 | 1,025 | 10 | $145.00–155.00 | $150.85 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 750–850 | 800 | 4 | $135.00–143.00 | $139.25 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,255–1,625 | 1,440 | 10 | $200.00–205.00 | $202.82 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,730–1,870 | 1,800 | 4 | $205.00–210.00 | $207.40 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,170–1,435 | 1,303 | 4 | $180.00–190.00 | $185.51 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $305.00–315.00 | $310.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 6 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $280.00–295.00 | $287.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $255.00–270.00 | $262.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $235.00–240.00 | $237.42 |
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