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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Report date May 6, 2026 · Published by USDA May 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 5:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Farmington Regional Stockyards - Farmington, MO (AMS_1812)
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Compared to last week, 400 lbs steers and heifers sold 8.00 lower, the rest of the offering sold 6.00-21.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 3.00 higher, bulls sold 10.00 higher; Demand good and supply moderate.
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 | 252 | 3 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 12 | $490.00–590.00 | $573.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 369 | 32 | $520.00–580.00 | $562.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 44 | $485.00–525.00 | $506.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 43 | $400.00–504.00 | $479.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 57 | $420.00–480.00 | $462.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 24 | $405.00–455.00 | $441.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 629 | 20 | $380.00–412.00 | $398.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 12 | $350.00–400.00 | $391.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 600–650 | 600 | 7 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 329 | 5 | $490.00–550.00 | $514.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 381 | 12 | $455.00–500.00 | $490.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 412 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 486 | 12 | $355.00–450.00 | $415.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 531 | 7 | $380.00–415.00 | $397.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 13 | $362.00–410.00 | $395.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $325.00–375.00 | $341.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 387 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 7 | $500.00–555.00 | $539.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 16 | $475.00–515.00 | $492.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 6 | $480.00–530.00 | $490.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 584 | 6 | $410.00–427.00 | $421.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 15 | $385.00–430.00 | $413.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 5 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 726 | 12 | $320.00–360.00 | $344.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $500.00–525.00 | $512.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 5 | $405.00–435.00 | $419.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 564 | 6 | $400.00–410.00 | $408.27 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 258 | 3 | $645.00–690.00 | $675.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 332 | 11 | $602.00–665.00 | $630.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 30 | $600.00–640.00 | $618.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 39 | $550.00–620.00 | $587.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 48 | $500.00–595.00 | $558.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 46 | $490.00–555.00 | $527.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 37 | $445.00–595.00 | $494.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 17 | $400.00–440.00 | $417.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 8 | $395.00–420.00 | $406.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 250–300 | 262 | 3 | $765.00 | $765.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 600–650 | 618 | 10 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 700–750 | 712 | 4 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 311 | 4 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 387 | 5 | $525.00–550.00 | $541.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 12 | $395.00–580.00 | $511.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 518 | 9 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 18 | $410.00–480.00 | $456.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $350.00–375.00 | $358.41 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,450 | 1,238 | 3 | $2,600–3,450 | $3,162.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,105–1,425 | 1,265 | 2 | $3,050–3,600 | $3,359.78 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,330 | 1,263 | 2 | $151.00–158.00 | $154.69 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 945–1,495 | 1,211 | 21 | $162.00–187.00 | $173.92 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,285–1,675 | 1,468 | 5 | $170.00–187.00 | $178.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 980–1,160 | 1,070 | 2 | $132.00–142.00 | $136.58 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 910–1,305 | 1,023 | 10 | $145.00–167.00 | $155.87 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,450–1,815 | 1,633 | 2 | $180.00–185.00 | $182.78 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,225–1,855 | 1,540 | 2 | $227.00–241.00 | $235.43 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 820–950 | 885 | 2 | $2,550–2,600 | $2,573.16 |
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From Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News - Reports (Missouri Cattle/Livestock Market Reports), retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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