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Cattle Auction, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Report date May 5, 2026 · Published by USDA May 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Four State Stockyards – Cattle Auction - Exeter, MO (AMS_3916)
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Compared to last week, steer calves under 600lbs sold mostly 12.00 to 25.00 higher, and steers over 600lbs were 4.00 to 10.00 higher. Heifers under 600lbs sold 10.00 to 25.00 higher and heavier weights had little to compare with, but sold with a higher undertone. Slaughter cows and bulls sold from 2.00 to 8.00 higher. Demand was very good for all classes in the offering on a moderate supply.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 500–550 | 544 | 5 | $452.00 | $452.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 17 | $675.00–700.00 | $692.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 9 | $647.00–670.00 | $655.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 39 | $615.00–632.00 | $618.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 22 | $542.00–570.00 | $559.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 45 | $530.00–559.00 | $538.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 38 | $485.00–515.00 | $493.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 15 | $442.00–470.00 | $457.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 29 | $410.00–430.00 | $427.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 712 | 15 | $394.00–429.00 | $407.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 761 | 11 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $685.00–695.00 | $688.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 400–450 | 427 | 13 | $602.00–622.00 | $618.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 470 | 12 | $540.00–565.00 | $552.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $537.00 | $537.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 560 | 12 | $462.00–485.00 | $478.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 600–650 | 638 | 18 | $432.00–450.00 | $434.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 750–800 | 771 | 20 | $380.50 | $380.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 334 | 9 | $620.00–650.00 | $639.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 20 | $580.00–625.00 | $607.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 427 | 31 | $555.00–595.00 | $581.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 35 | $510.00–535.00 | $524.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 529 | 60 | $481.00–529.00 | $497.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 571 | 44 | $450.00–480.00 | $471.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 79 | $410.00–435.00 | $426.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 7 | $387.00–410.00 | $399.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 4 | $340.00–380.00 | $355.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 793 | 13 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 838 | 11 | $339.00–355.00 | $350.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 880 | 5 | $330.00–350.00 | $334.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 913 | 5 | $310.00–330.00 | $321.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $602.00–620.00 | $607.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 400–450 | 440 | 17 | $540.00–562.00 | $556.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $495.00–515.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 500–550 | 537 | 8 | $455.00–502.00 | $490.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 550–600 | 577 | 4 | $462.00–467.00 | $464.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 308 | 5 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 3 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 22 | $522.00–550.00 | $532.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 5 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 12 | $450.00–485.00 | $469.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 6 | $410.00–432.00 | $422.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 5 | $382.00–400.00 | $392.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 687 | 3 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 752 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 400–450 | 438 | 4 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 550–600 | 558 | 11 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 8 | $467.00–502.00 | $488.66 |
| Medium · 2 | 400–450 | 402 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 4 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Medium · 2-3 | 700–750 | 720 | 4 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 818 | 7 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 11 | $620.00–650.00 | $627.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 10 | $620.00–655.00 | $628.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 407 | 9 | $555.00–595.00 | $570.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 68 | $495.00–515.00 | $505.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 18 | $475.00–502.00 | $495.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 10 | $422.00–455.00 | $431.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 616 | 17 | $417.00–443.00 | $441.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 657 | 6 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 736 | 10 | $340.00–341.50 | $340.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 862 | 10 | $329.50 | $329.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 926 | 5 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 985 | 6 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 350–400 | 364 | 5 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 488 | 44 | $472.00–508.00 | $491.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 650–700 | 653 | 14 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 328 | 13 | $535.00–585.00 | $564.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 382 | 43 | $560.00–615.00 | $580.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 35 | $492.00–521.00 | $507.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 483 | 34 | $460.00–485.00 | $479.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 38 | $440.00–472.00 | $460.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 569 | 15 | $405.00–422.00 | $414.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 629 | 20 | $375.00–402.00 | $391.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 658 | 6 | $331.00–362.00 | $344.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 9 | $320.00–326.00 | $324.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 12 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 825 | 3 | $301.00–321.00 | $314.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 865 | 2 | $298.00–320.00 | $308.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 450 | 3 | $462.00 | $462.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 10 | $492.00–510.00 | $508.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 18 | $447.00–470.00 | $458.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 5 | $430.00–455.00 | $439.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 22 | $400.00–432.00 | $418.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 9 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 624 | 10 | $340.00–356.00 | $349.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 732 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 400–450 | 406 | 8 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 4 | $380.00–400.00 | $389.79 |
| Medium · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 8 | $350.00–380.00 | $363.31 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 4 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 4 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 350–400 | 382 | 8 | $627.00 | $627.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 558 | 11 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 6 | $600.00–622.00 | $614.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 411 | 8 | $505.00–550.00 | $532.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 483 | 5 | $500.00–510.00 | $502.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 533 | 28 | $471.00–500.00 | $481.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 5 | $421.00–450.00 | $438.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 601 | 7 | $370.00–407.00 | $396.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 492 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 450–500 | 491 | 5 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,062–1,482 | 1,228 | 45 | $172.00–185.00 | $180.20 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,320–1,465 | 1,429 | 9 | $186.00–189.50 | $188.57 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,035–1,220 | 1,109 | 4 | $159.00–171.00 | $166.30 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,355–1,605 | 1,473 | 16 | $177.00–187.00 | $181.14 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,505–1,610 | 1,543 | 3 | $189.50–190.50 | $190.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 735–1,250 | 1,057 | 30 | $151.00–172.00 | $158.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,110–1,185 | 1,147 | 3 | $172.00–177.00 | $174.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 900–1,200 | 1,038 | 3 | $135.00–144.00 | $141.07 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,270–2,095 | 1,626 | 14 | $207.00–228.00 | $220.01 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,220–2,425 | 1,878 | 4 | $227.00–246.00 | $234.92 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,450–1,875 | 1,663 | 2 | $180.00–197.00 | $187.41 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,296 | 1,296 | 5 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,280 | 1,280 | 5 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 920–1,255 | 1,088 | 2 | $3,250–3,600 | $3,398.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,010–1,115 | 1,063 | 2 | $3,700–3,800 | $3,747.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,020–1,388 | 1,193 | 7 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,629.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 935–1,610 | 1,283 | 15 | $2,400–3,400 | $2,837.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 910–1,390 | 1,155 | 6 | $3,000–3,250 | $3,100.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 925–1,560 | 1,288 | 17 | $2,550–3,550 | $3,093.01 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,340 | 1,340 | 6 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,087–1,320 | 1,145 | 4 | $4,850–5,000 | $4,962.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,310–1,435 | 1,373 | 2 | $3,700–4,350 | $4,025 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenBroken Mouth | 1,035–1,220 | 1,126 | 6 | $2,900–3,650 | $3,516.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenBroken Mouth | 1,238 | 1,238 | 9 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,115–1,255 | 1,208 | 3 | $4,400–4,600 | $4,466.67 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 700–1,260 | 943 | 3 | $2,500–2,900 | $2,801.06 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 885–945 | 918 | 4 | $252.00–330.00 | $307.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 765–1,175 | 985 | 16 | $210.00–305.00 | $250.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,055–1,100 | 1,070 | 3 | $181.00–192.00 | $188.23 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,085–1,497 | 1,353 | 6 | $2,900–4,000 | $3,774.70 |
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