Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Report date Apr 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Winona Stockyard - Winona, MS (AMS_2119)
Apr 21Sale shown
119Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: feeder cattle sold 3-12 higher in all classes with weaned, grouped cattle up to 20 higher. Slaughter market was not well tested but looked mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 2 | $390.00–420.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $375.00–435.00 | $405.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $350.00–375.00 | $362.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $382.50–400.00 | $391.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 426 | 4 | $517.50–540.00 | $528.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 509 | 5 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $465.00–515.00 | $489.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $505.00–540.00 | $522.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $505.00–510.00 | $507.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $460.00–495.00 | $477.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 5 | $505.00–520.00 | $510.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $470.00–490.00 | $480.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 567 | 2 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 737 | 6 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 763 | 2 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $375.00–425.00 | $399.48 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,860 | 1,860 | 1 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,405–1,485 | 1,445 | 2 | $170.00–175.00 | $172.43 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,220 | 1,129 | 5 | $148.00–164.00 | $156.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressingLight Weight | 785 | 785 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 870 | 870 | 1 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,110–1,430 | 1,270 | 2 | $3,900–4,150 | $4,040.75 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 810 | 810 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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