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Cattle Auction, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Report date Oct 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 3:46 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Four State Stockyards – Cattle Auction - Exeter, MO (AMS_3916)
Compared to last week, feeder steers up to 500lbs selling steady to 10.00 higher, 550 weight and up,sold sold steady to 12.00 higher. Feeder heifers 400 lbs and up were selling 5.00 to 15.00 higher, Slaughter cows trending lower this week 2.00 to 4.00 with the slaughter bulls selling mostly steady. It was another warm and dry fall day in southwest Missouri, the overall supply was moderate on the feeders and a good supply of slaughter and replacement cows were in town. Demand was good to very good!
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,030–1,345 | 1,204 | 8 | $1,800–2,450 | $2,274.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 820–1,150 | 969 | 4 | $2,000–2,700 | $2,490.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 825–1,175 | 1,022 | 3 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,691.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 985–1,305 | 1,145 | 2 | $2,700–2,750 | $2,728.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 950–1,560 | 1,284 | 13 | $2,400–3,650 | $2,972.24 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 950–1,015 | 983 | 2 | $1,800–2,200 | $2,006.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 705–1,000 | 875 | 11 | $1,200–2,300 | $1,874 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,005–1,275 | 1,195 | 10 | $1,800–2,200 | $2,115.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,155–1,275 | 1,227 | 3 | $154.00–159.00 | $156.04 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 550–600 | 598 | 5 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 326 | 10 | $522.00–530.00 | $524.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 441 | 20 | $480.00–511.00 | $503.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 22 | $414.00–441.00 | $421.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 587 | 44 | $397.00–427.00 | $412.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 644 | 22 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 10 | $378.00–387.00 | $381.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 736 | 13 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 248 | 3 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 288 | 3 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 395 | 14 | $452.00–477.00 | $471.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 10 | $422.00–427.00 | $424.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 6 | $452.00–457.00 | $454.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 533 | 14 | $370.00–400.00 | $389.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 34 | $358.00–391.00 | $368.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 629 | 34 | $350.00–367.00 | $360.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 677 | 15 | $353.00–355.00 | $353.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 719 | 23 | $340.00–353.00 | $348.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 841 | 62 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 862 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 4 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 3 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 353 | 3 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 10 | $407.00–411.00 | $409.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 11 | $366.00–380.00 | $370.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 24 | $359.00–384.00 | $368.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 24 | $350.00–375.00 | $356.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 10 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 711 | 9 | $339.50 | $339.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 754 | 7 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 400–450 | 409 | 10 | $405.00–410.00 | $406.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 600–650 | 604 | 6 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 318 | 10 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 362 | 9 | $380.00–427.00 | $406.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 424 | 7 | $367.00–402.00 | $389.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 469 | 49 | $352.00–377.00 | $363.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 541 | 9 | $345.00–350.00 | $348.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 18 | $341.00–353.00 | $348.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 613 | 17 | $330.00–346.00 | $340.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 659 | 15 | $322.00–335.00 | $327.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 707 | 13 | $313.00–330.00 | $326.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 456 | 4 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 467 | 10 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 925 | 2 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 500–550 | 548 | 4 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 550–600 | 581 | 5 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 347 | 3 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 389 | 7 | $422.00–442.00 | $436.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 13 | $390.00–456.00 | $434.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 6 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 558 | 6 | $361.00–387.00 | $369.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 18 | $340.00–361.00 | $356.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 673 | 7 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 5 | $275.00–290.00 | $283.82 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 955–1,370 | 1,231 | 54 | $115.00–135.00 | $125.46 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,215–1,235 | 1,225 | 2 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,121–1,390 | 1,242 | 17 | $86.00–113.00 | $104.38 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,335–1,565 | 1,427 | 17 | $115.00–136.00 | $127.84 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,475 | 1,400 | 2 | $138.00–144.00 | $140.84 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,475–1,510 | 1,493 | 2 | $110.00–111.00 | $110.51 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 915–1,150 | 1,013 | 16 | $110.00–127.00 | $114.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 795–1,151 | 974 | 56 | $70.00–109.00 | $87.82 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,365–2,050 | 1,774 | 15 | $172.00–198.00 | $181.38 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,465 | 2,465 | 1 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,395–2,340 | 1,868 | 2 | $165.00–171.00 | $168.76 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,400 | 1,400 | 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenBroken Mouth | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,175–1,450 | 1,356 | 4 | $2,350–2,800 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,025–1,350 | 1,285 | 5 | $2,000–3,600 | $3,280 |
History
Four State Stockyards – price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 400–450 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 400–450 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | $409.02 | $421.56 | $503.26 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Oct 20, 2026 | not reported | $429.49 | not reported |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $406.77 | $410.07 | $461.73 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $409.15 | $422.20 | $466.87 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $412.00 | $414.90 | $462.03 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $414.99 | $434.00 | $484.46 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $421.00 | $426.59 | $476.84 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $395.80 | not reported | $453.08 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $401.01 | $382.00 | $431.13 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $385.00 | not reported | $442.30 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $447.96 | $438.65 | $500.23 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $449.00 | $454.41 | $513.18 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $467.00 | $451.48 | $521.57 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $470.81 | $490.73 | not reported |
| Jul 7, 2026 | $498.88 | $536.19 | $571.46 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,196 | 89 |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 306 | 42 |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,387 | 98 |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,112 | 66 |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,558 | 112 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,708 | 115 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,927 | 127 |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 759 | 85 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 526 | 72 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 354 | 60 |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 799 | 91 |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 697 | 84 |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 783 | 103 |
| Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 385 | 75 |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,201 | 83 |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 803 | 82 |
| Tue, Jun 30, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 934 | 94 |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,038 | 106 |
| Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,981 | 97 |
| Tue, Jun 9, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,135 | 79 |
| Tue, Jun 2, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 2,654 | 128 |
| Tue, May 19, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 2,449 | 102 |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 2,726 | 97 |
| Tue, May 5, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,969 | 138 |
| Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,198 | 107 |
| Tue, Apr 21, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 2,585 | 134 |
| Fri, Apr 17, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 693 | 59 |
| Tue, Apr 14, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 2,805 | 126 |
| Tue, Apr 7, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,589 | 99 |
| Tue, Mar 31, 2026 | Cattle Auction | 1,641 | 99 |
The barn
About Four State Stockyards –
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- Four State Stockyards
- Sale day
- Tuesday
- Notes
- 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.
Questions
Questions about Four State Stockyards –
When is the next sale at Four State Stockyards –?
Tuesday, November 3: Regular Tuesday sale. The barn sells on Tuesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Four State Stockyards –?
Exeter, Missouri. Get directions.
What sold at Four State Stockyards – most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Tuesday, October 27 sale with 1,196 head: bred cows, replacement stock cows, feeder steers, feeder heifers, feeder bulls, slaughter cows and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Four State Stockyards – prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Four State Stockyards – Cattle Auction - Exeter, MO (AMS_3916). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Exeter?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Green Forest Stockyards (Green Forest, AR, Wed Nov 4), North Arkansas Livestock (Green Forest, AR, Wed Nov 4), Joplin Regional Stockyards (Carthage, MO, Wed Nov 4), Benton County Sale Barn (Siloam Springs, AR, Thu Nov 5) and Springfield Livestock Marketing Center (Springfield, MO, Wed Nov 4). Distances are straight-line from Exeter.
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