Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Report date May 19, 2026 · Published by USDA May 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 2:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Winona Stockyard - Winona, MS (AMS_2119)
May 19Sale shown
131Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Not enough comparable data to call an accurate trend with most of todays offering being groups, but looked mostly steady. Slaughter cattle sold steady. Groups sold really well.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,625 | 1,625 | 1 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,210–1,225 | 1,218 | 2 | $173.50–174.00 | $173.75 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,175–1,205 | 1,190 | 2 | $181.50–187.00 | $184.28 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 955–1,270 | 1,130 | 3 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $525.00–550.00 | $537.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 371 | 3 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 5 | $413.00–440.00 | $429.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 443 | 4 | $457.50 | $457.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 18 | $342.50–370.00 | $358.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 703 | 12 | $328.25 | $328.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 34 | $322.75 | $322.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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 | 1,390–1,470 | 1,430 | 2 | $3,250–3,450 | $3,347.20 |
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 Stage (4-6 mo) | 980–1,385 | 1,178 | 4 | $1,900–2,625 | $2,431.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,390 | 1,219 | 4 | $1,575–3,150 | $2,736.77 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $436.00 | $436.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $360.00–387.00 | $373.31 |
Get the week's prices every Friday
The week's USDA prices in one free email on Fridays. Pick what you want in it.
Nearby