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Cattle Auction, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Report date Jun 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 3, 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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2,654Head sold
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TuesdaySale day
Compared to the last auction 2 weeks ago, feeder steers and heifers sold mostly 5.00 to 20.00 lower. There was a good to moderate offering in today's supply with good demand. Slaughter cattle traded 1.00 to 3.00 lower from the previous sale. There was a good selection later in the sale of bred cows and cow/calf pairs to take back home for replacements.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 649 | 8 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 694 | 4 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 205 | 3 | $805.00 | $805.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 298 | 3 | $665.00 | $665.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 5 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 367 | 11 | $565.00–605.00 | $590.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 37 | $532.00–570.00 | $546.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 28 | $492.00–495.00 | $492.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 79 | $470.00–499.00 | $491.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 100 | $441.00–486.00 | $468.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 168 | $419.00–450.00 | $431.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 679 | 60 | $397.00–415.00 | $404.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 709 | 10 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 908 | 6 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 400–450 | 400 | 3 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 460 | 15 | $498.00–509.00 | $505.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 600–650 | 633 | 6 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 376 | 11 | $500.00–545.00 | $522.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 416 | 16 | $480.00–522.00 | $509.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 481 | 68 | $439.00–492.00 | $466.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 529 | 98 | $410.00–461.00 | $436.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 579 | 108 | $372.00–440.00 | $420.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 58 | $370.00–407.00 | $396.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 678 | 48 | $368.00–391.50 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 717 | 68 | $340.00–368.50 | $360.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 768 | 34 | $343.00–362.00 | $355.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 864 | 7 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 931 | 5 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 349 | 9 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 4 | $443.00 | $443.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 489 | 36 | $410.00–435.00 | $426.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 8 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 677 | 3 | $359.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 400–450 | 445 | 4 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 6 | $595.00–655.00 | $622.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 388 | 20 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 407 | 21 | $457.00–462.00 | $460.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 51 | $420.00–440.00 | $427.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 81 | $414.00–437.00 | $428.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 579 | 50 | $392.00–411.00 | $398.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 45 | $366.00–377.00 | $371.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 31 | $355.00–374.00 | $366.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 626 | 24 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 384 | 25 | $450.00–500.00 | $461.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 434 | 42 | $410.00–432.00 | $425.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 75 | $390.00–425.00 | $409.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 99 | $369.50–400.00 | $385.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 51 | $359.00–380.00 | $368.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 609 | 6 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 27 | $337.00–355.00 | $344.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 868 | 4 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,010 | 11 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 400–450 | 446 | 5 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 497 | 4 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 559 | 11 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 650–700 | 655 | 6 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 400–450 | 421 | 5 | $443.00 | $443.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 298 | 4 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $487.00 | $487.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 9 | $420.00–445.00 | $437.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 20 | $370.00–401.00 | $385.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 5 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 6 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 4 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 777 | 11 | $310.00–324.00 | $318.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 350–400 | 353 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 7 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 344 | 4 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 7 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 6 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 467 | 29 | $415.00–483.00 | $452.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 516 | 44 | $400.00–455.00 | $438.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 669 | 11 | $356.00–370.00 | $363.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 10 | $331.00–350.00 | $341.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 930 | 4 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 550–600 | 552 | 5 | $428.00 | $428.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 5 | $360.00–380.00 | $371.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 500–550 | 544 | 5 | $388.00 | $388.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Broken Mouth | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,285 | 1,285 | 2 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,335 | 1,335 | 2 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,320–1,560 | 1,401 | 12 | $2,600–3,325 | $3,029.33 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,315 | 1,315 | 3 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,310–1,485 | 1,408 | 4 | $3,200–3,400 | $3,299.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,096–1,272 | 1,149 | 10 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Broken Mouth | 1,055–1,085 | 1,070 | 2 | $2,200–2,250 | $2,225.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 980–1,185 | 1,089 | 11 | $2,200–2,600 | $2,434.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,020–1,180 | 1,135 | 14 | $2,550–2,850 | $2,734.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 969 | 969 | 4 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 945–1,060 | 983 | 3 | $2,900–3,250 | $3,025.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,095–1,290 | 1,181 | 13 | $2,550–3,300 | $2,988.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,125–1,260 | 1,196 | 9 | $3,000–3,300 | $3,176.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 850–980 | 915 | 2 | $2,300–2,850 | $2,594.54 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,095–1,350 | 1,191 | 26 | $160.00–186.00 | $174.52 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,230–1,240 | 1,235 | 2 | $187.00–189.00 | $188.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressingReturn to Feed | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,310–1,675 | 1,406 | 16 | $175.00–186.00 | $180.44 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,520 | 1,423 | 2 | $187.00–188.00 | $187.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 855–1,095 | 1,004 | 9 | $143.00–178.00 | $160.87 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 980 | 980 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,255–2,060 | 1,604 | 17 | $210.00–245.00 | $223.47 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,585 | 1,585 | 1 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,380–1,905 | 1,537 | 6 | $186.00–207.00 | $195.78 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenBroken Mouth | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050–1,300 | 1,175 | 2 | $3,500–4,400 | $3,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 860 | 860 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 840–950 | 904 | 4 | $2,500–3,600 | $3,087.50 |
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