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Cattle Auction, Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Report date Jul 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 22, 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 week, today's offering consisted of a very light supply due to very warm temps over the past several days, feeder steers and heifers was mostly planer calves but the trend was 7.00 to 12.00 lower. Demand was light. Slaughter cows sold steady.
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 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Broken Mouth | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 870–1,380 | 1,121 | 4 | $2,350–2,900 | $2,733.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,030–1,325 | 1,202 | 3 | $2,300–3,000 | $2,683.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,000–1,195 | 1,100 | 4 | $2,800–3,700 | $3,264.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 4 | $700.00–715.00 | $707.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 352 | 3 | $493.00 | $493.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 444 | 4 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $442.00–450.00 | $445.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 3 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 250 | 2 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 316 | 4 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 534 | 9 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 616 | 4 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 4 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 798 | 2 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $370.00–382.00 | $376.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $710.00 | $710.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $502.00–540.00 | $521.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 13 | $481.00–490.00 | $484.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 34 | $449.00–460.00 | $451.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 8 | $401.50–410.00 | $405.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 651 | 6 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 13 | $378.00–385.00 | $382.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 255 | 2 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 310 | 3 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $522.00 | $522.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 13 | $440.00–470.00 | $455.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $442.00 | $442.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 7 | $389.00–401.00 | $392.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 8 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 688 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 813 | 4 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 243 | 6 | $592.00 | $592.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 260 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 376 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $547.00 | $547.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $464.00 | $464.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 534 | 6 | $416.00–419.00 | $416.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 562 | 7 | $400.00–421.00 | $406.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 626 | 6 | $373.00–380.00 | $378.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 723 | 7 | $353.00–355.00 | $353.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $386.00 | $386.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $346.00–358.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 935 | 2 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,035–1,260 | 1,183 | 14 | $167.00–184.00 | $177.42 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,350–1,385 | 1,367 | 3 | $182.00–187.00 | $185.31 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,453–1,580 | 1,491 | 8 | $187.00–192.00 | $189.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,130 | 1,088 | 2 | $151.00–157.00 | $153.88 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 805–1,150 | 1,035 | 3 | $128.00–146.00 | $132.67 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,345–2,370 | 1,779 | 5 | $207.00–238.00 | $223.76 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,390–1,975 | 1,683 | 2 | $194.00–200.00 | $197.52 |
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 | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
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 | 960 | 960 | 2 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 885 | 885 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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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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