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Cattle Auction, Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Report date Jun 23, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Four State Stockyards – Cattle Auction - Exeter, MO (AMS_3916)
Jun 23Sale shown
1,038Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, feeder steers sold 3.00 to 10.00 higher, heifers sold 5.00 to 15.00 higher with a few spots 15.00 to 30.00 higher under 600 lbs. Supply was light to moderate with very good demand. Slaughter cows and bulls traded 3.00 to 5.00 higher. The area has seen some good rains and fairly good temps for early summer, grass and water are plentiful for this time of year, buyers are eager to buy and sellers are happy with a great cattle market.
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 | 616 | 4 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 234 | 4 | $765.00–790.00 | $777.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 13 | $610.00–677.00 | $652.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 14 | $515.00–537.00 | $527.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 33 | $462.00–500.00 | $477.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 45 | $439.00–473.00 | $461.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 15 | $422.00–452.00 | $432.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 45 | $404.00–431.00 | $410.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 724 | 20 | $379.50 | $379.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 751 | 8 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 861 | 13 | $359.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 350–400 | 382 | 4 | $573.00 | $573.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 553 | 12 | $473.00–485.00 | $477.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 600–650 | 612 | 5 | $421.00 | $421.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 700–750 | 709 | 9 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 15 | $450.00–497.00 | $479.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 597 | 3 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 9 | $400.00–415.00 | $410.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 658 | 3 | $394.00 | $394.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 4 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 350–400 | 388 | 3 | $537.00 | $537.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 4 | $407.00 | $407.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 2 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 307 | 3 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 7 | $521.00–522.00 | $521.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 35 | $450.00–500.00 | $469.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 492 | 14 | $435.00–466.00 | $459.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 31 | $426.00–489.00 | $458.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 3 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 7 | $380.00–381.00 | $380.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 5 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 400–450 | 438 | 7 | $450.00–460.00 | $455.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 313 | 5 | $520.00–540.00 | $528.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 369 | 8 | $476.00–490.00 | $486.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 419 | 20 | $420.00–442.00 | $434.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 489 | 10 | $420.00–425.00 | $423.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 536 | 22 | $417.00–420.00 | $419.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 27 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 609 | 38 | $340.00–378.00 | $364.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 667 | 28 | $352.50–361.00 | $356.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 726 | 8 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 773 | 14 | $334.50 | $334.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 903 | 5 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 960 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 557 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 500–550 | 511 | 4 | $416.00 | $416.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 489 | 8 | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 511 | 15 | $371.00–378.00 | $375.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 584 | 10 | $351.00–353.00 | $351.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 834 | 4 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 700–750 | 732 | 2 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 301 | 5 | $607.00 | $607.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 534 | 5 | $482.00 | $482.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 12 | $430.00–432.00 | $431.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 644 | 17 | $410.00–420.00 | $416.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 7 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $501.00 | $501.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 371 | 7 | $520.00–562.00 | $550.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $432.00 | $432.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 579 | 11 | $411.00–420.00 | $415.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 621 | 5 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 682 | 8 | $360.00–392.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 701 | 6 | $342.00–366.00 | $358.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 490 | 4 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 995 | 995 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 845–1,100 | 971 | 5 | $241.00–267.00 | $255.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,040–1,175 | 1,099 | 4 | $180.00–215.00 | $195.23 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,301–1,320 | 1,309 | 7 | $3,700–3,950 | $3,841.97 |
| Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Broken Mouth | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,325–1,620 | 1,384 | 7 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,617.43 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,293–1,590 | 1,409 | 4 | $3,200–3,500 | $3,363.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,060–1,255 | 1,179 | 8 | $3,100–3,500 | $3,308.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Broken Mouth | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,055–1,235 | 1,145 | 4 | $2,200–2,500 | $2,343.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,490–2,165 | 1,830 | 14 | $214.00–243.00 | $229.75 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,870–2,040 | 1,955 | 2 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,225–1,915 | 1,393 | 8 | $189.00–212.00 | $202.65 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressingLight Weight | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,340 | 1,171 | 41 | $158.00–183.00 | $174.59 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,185–1,277 | 1,263 | 13 | $184.00–191.00 | $185.78 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,340–1,475 | 1,420 | 4 | $181.00–183.00 | $181.99 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,365–1,665 | 1,499 | 4 | $183.00–187.00 | $184.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 810–1,095 | 980 | 25 | $147.00–173.00 | $157.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 930 | 930 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressingReturn to Feed | 955 | 955 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 820–1,035 | 931 | 10 | $120.00–141.00 | $134.02 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 743 | 743 | 6 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,443 | 1,443 | 3 | $4,980 | $4,980 |
| Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,480 | 1,480 | 2 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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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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