Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Report date May 20, 2026 · Published by USDA May 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 5:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Farmington Regional Stockyards - Farmington, MO (AMS_1812)
May 20Sale shown
986Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
****************************No sale (May 27) due to Memorial Holiday****************************
USDA Market News report narrative
Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 1.00-21.00 higher with good quality in the offering. Slaughter cows sold steady and bulls sold 3.00 higher; Demand good and supply moderate.
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 271 | 5 | $620.00–660.00 | $646.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 18 | $585.00–660.00 | $626.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 393 | 21 | $570.00–605.00 | $573.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 39 | $510.00–590.00 | $544.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 37 | $500.00–550.00 | $520.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 58 | $470.00–545.00 | $508.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 54 | $455.00–510.00 | $475.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 23 | $400.00–450.00 | $433.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 36 | $392.00–480.00 | $416.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 17 | $350.00–400.00 | $389.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 4 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 955 | 4 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 250–300 | 270 | 7 | $705.00 | $705.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 413 | 6 | $590.00–610.00 | $599.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 600–650 | 612 | 16 | $452.00–465.00 | $456.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 850–900 | 895 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 350–400 | 377 | 4 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 467 | 11 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 500–550 | 545 | 26 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 593 | 6 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 5 | $450.00–565.00 | $541.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 395 | 7 | $525.00–550.00 | $539.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 421 | 9 | $420.00–525.00 | $458.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 16 | $440.00–500.00 | $474.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 533 | 3 | $455.00–470.00 | $459.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 574 | 11 | $410.00–450.00 | $440.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 785 | 4 | $300.00–320.00 | $304.97 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 12 | $580.00–650.00 | $613.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 16 | $480.00–600.00 | $547.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 21 | $480.00–550.00 | $525.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 29 | $450.00–525.00 | $497.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 46 | $425.00–495.00 | $473.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 41 | $410.00–490.00 | $445.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 24 | $400.00–495.00 | $417.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 32 | $370.00–420.00 | $401.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 11 | $357.00–397.00 | $378.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 711 | 4 | $345.00–385.00 | $363.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 424 | 8 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 400–450 | 412 | 9 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 500–550 | 502 | 17 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 369 | 7 | $440.00–500.00 | $479.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 479 | 8 | $400.00–430.00 | $412.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 697 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 10 | $540.00–550.00 | $543.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $459.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 11 | $445.00–470.00 | $450.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 6 | $325.00–380.00 | $351.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 5 | $335.00–365.00 | $348.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 458 | 6 | $440.00–450.00 | $441.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 3 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,205–1,295 | 1,250 | 2 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,125–1,530 | 1,362 | 3 | $2,350–2,900 | $2,678.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,335 | 1,182 | 3 | $2,300–2,800 | $2,630.75 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 980–1,445 | 1,199 | 8 | $160.00–165.00 | $164.12 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 990–1,550 | 1,212 | 20 | $165.00–190.00 | $175.67 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 930–1,280 | 1,105 | 2 | $175.00–177.00 | $175.84 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–1,230 | 926 | 4 | $120.00–150.00 | $138.81 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 655–1,050 | 848 | 6 | $157.00–167.00 | $162.97 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 995–2,270 | 1,513 | 3 | $180.00–185.00 | $182.50 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,390–2,065 | 1,678 | 5 | $215.00–250.00 | $235.31 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,025 | 1,025 | 6 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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- Cattle auction. Days as labeled on the state Market News report list
From Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News - Reports (Missouri Cattle/Livestock Market Reports), retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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