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Cattle Auction, Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Report date Jun 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Four State Stockyards – Cattle Auction - Exeter, MO (AMS_3916)
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Compared to last weeks sale, feeder steers sold steady to 8.00 higher, feeder heifers sold uneven from 5.00 lower to 12.00 higher but there was a light to moderate supply under 600 lbs. Overall the market was very active with good demand for all classes of feeders. The slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 6.00 higher on the good flesh cows, leaner cows sold mostly steady with slaughter bulls selling steady also, on a lighter supply. The offering of replacement cows was moderate with good demand. Summer time temps has set in for the week with dryer days to help farmers and ranchers get back in the fields.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 2 | $665.00 | $665.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 357 | 6 | $600.00–605.00 | $601.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 13 | $530.00–557.00 | $545.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 9 | $521.00–545.00 | $535.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 13 | $477.00–497.00 | $484.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 15 | $455.00–460.00 | $458.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 56 | $422.00–455.00 | $432.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 794 | 77 | $375.00–379.00 | $375.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 969 | 14 | $335.50 | $335.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $454.00 | $454.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 395 | 4 | $551.00 | $551.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 432 | 13 | $480.00–527.00 | $505.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 476 | 18 | $495.00–512.00 | $502.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 500 | 7 | $442.00–465.00 | $451.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 581 | 9 | $418.00–440.00 | $432.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 621 | 26 | $391.00–406.00 | $401.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 658 | 19 | $387.00–395.50 | $393.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 746 | 12 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 774 | 8 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 835 | 2 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 300–350 | 338 | 5 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 400–450 | 446 | 4 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 650–700 | 671 | 6 | $384.00–385.00 | $384.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 4 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 504 | 4 | $402.00 | $402.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 12 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium · 2 | 550–600 | 553 | 3 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $542.00 | $542.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 16 | $450.00–471.00 | $460.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 14 | $450.00–474.00 | $458.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 15 | $434.00–447.00 | $440.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 11 | $414.00 | $414.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 16 | $394.50–396.00 | $395.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 654 | 6 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 338 | 6 | $517.00–535.00 | $526.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 388 | 4 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 439 | 17 | $422.00–445.00 | $434.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 491 | 12 | $409.00–420.00 | $415.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 11 | $399.00–409.00 | $403.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 5 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 621 | 17 | $361.00–371.00 | $368.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 687 | 22 | $332.00–345.00 | $341.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 300–350 | 340 | 3 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 544 | 9 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 13 | $340.00–371.00 | $358.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 724 | 6 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 763 | 6 | $300.00–302.00 | $301.02 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 439 | 6 | $446.00–500.00 | $463.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 488 | 6 | $419.00–464.00 | $441.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 536 | 15 | $396.00–475.00 | $423.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 637 | 8 | $377.00–380.00 | $377.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 753 | 5 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 833 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $504.00 | $504.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,555 | 1,555 | 2 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,260–1,465 | 1,330 | 9 | $2,500–3,300 | $2,930.79 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,300–1,453 | 1,417 | 5 | $3,000–3,500 | $3,408.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,050–1,208 | 1,133 | 4 | $2,400–2,800 | $2,648.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 980–1,240 | 1,159 | 6 | $2,450–3,200 | $2,817.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,045–1,200 | 1,117 | 9 | $2,500–3,600 | $3,089.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 990–1,275 | 1,145 | 8 | $2,900–3,650 | $3,323.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,243 | 1,243 | 8 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 885–955 | 920 | 3 | $2,400–3,500 | $3,055.25 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,025–1,095 | 1,060 | 2 | $216.00–225.00 | $220.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 840 | 840 | 1 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 840 | 840 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,285 | 1,134 | 21 | $169.00–187.00 | $179.81 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,155–1,380 | 1,235 | 16 | $188.00–199.00 | $192.97 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,340–1,485 | 1,426 | 10 | $176.00–189.00 | $184.74 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,310–1,680 | 1,453 | 14 | $189.00–195.50 | $192.65 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressingReturn to Feed | 1,375 | 1,375 | 1 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 885–1,150 | 978 | 9 | $149.00–171.00 | $156.57 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 810–905 | 858 | 2 | $100.00–129.00 | $115.30 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,775–2,055 | 1,912 | 3 | $230.00–244.00 | $237.01 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,885 | 1,885 | 1 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenBroken Mouth | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,150 | 1,150 | 2 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,850 | 1,850 | 3 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,175 | 1,175 | 2 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,350 | 1,350 | 4 | $4,550 | $4,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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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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