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Cattle Auction, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Report date Aug 4, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 4, 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 the previous sale reported, feeder steers sold mostly steady to 12.00 higher, feeder heifers sold steady to 15.00 higher. Supply was light, demand was good. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 3.00 lower. There was a good run of replacements with two herd dispersals in the offering. The market somewhat did recover after last week's extreme heat, and the border opening news which caused the future markets to be lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 505 | 5 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 6 | $449.00 | $449.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 459 | 6 | $437.00–441.00 | $439.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 9 | $392.00–437.00 | $413.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 7 | $377.00–400.00 | $386.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 6 | $371.00–389.00 | $380.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 706 | 8 | $340.00–345.00 | $343.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 890 | 6 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 631 | 7 | $350.00–359.00 | $353.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 400–450 | 408 | 6 | $437.00 | $437.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 481 | 7 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 500–550 | 521 | 33 | $402.00–425.00 | $414.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 576 | 11 | $376.00–384.00 | $378.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 343 | 9 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 397 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 482 | 10 | $400.00–410.00 | $403.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 531 | 7 | $374.00–387.00 | $383.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 5 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 629 | 7 | $330.00–333.50 | $332.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 672 | 6 | $322.00–341.00 | $328.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 600–650 | 602 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 350–400 | 392 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 393 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 652 | 5 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 777 | 5 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 306 | 5 | $580.00–660.00 | $611.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 406 | 5 | $512.00–515.00 | $513.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 486 | 9 | $480.00–487.00 | $483.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 18 | $440.00–470.00 | $454.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 583 | 17 | $404.00–416.00 | $414.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 12 | $401.00–409.00 | $406.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 659 | 10 | $398.00–404.00 | $399.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 12 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 772 | 34 | $344.00–364.50 | $359.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 3 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 450–500 | 477 | 14 | $480.00–502.00 | $489.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $440.00–457.00 | $448.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 550–600 | 564 | 8 | $424.00–425.00 | $424.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 600–650 | 624 | 8 | $397.00–410.00 | $406.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1Unweaned | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 283 | 3 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 382 | 15 | $464.00–520.00 | $500.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 543 | 3 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 10 | $384.00–391.00 | $388.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 658 | 3 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 469 | 6 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 693 | 3 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 325 | 5 | $550.00–555.00 | $553.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 6 | $479.00–505.00 | $492.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 434 | 13 | $432.00–490.00 | $462.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 6 | $462.00–475.00 | $466.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 8 | $403.00–452.00 | $429.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 4 | $388.00–390.00 | $389.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 616 | 11 | $349.00–373.00 | $365.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,128 | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $472.00–492.00 | $482.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 500–550 | 535 | 4 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,340–1,690 | 1,486 | 5 | $3,100–3,500 | $3,246.21 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,495–1,875 | 1,627 | 5 | $3,400–4,000 | $3,590.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo)Broken Mouth | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1 | $2,325 | $2,325 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 990–1,320 | 1,172 | 5 | $2,400–3,800 | $3,163.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,010–1,150 | 1,085 | 4 | $2,800–3,500 | $3,220.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000–1,145 | 1,086 | 7 | $3,100–3,700 | $3,477.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,070–1,310 | 1,168 | 13 | $3,200–4,400 | $3,924.59 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 800 | 800 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 800 | 800 | 2 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 830 | 830 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 943 | 943 | 3 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 938 | 938 | 2 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,050–1,355 | 1,222 | 27 | $161.00–181.00 | $173.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,225–1,245 | 1,235 | 2 | $182.00–190.00 | $186.03 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,255–1,555 | 1,425 | 10 | $172.50–180.00 | $176.04 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,610 | 1,440 | 3 | $182.00–182.50 | $182.16 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,325–1,360 | 1,343 | 2 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 830–1,110 | 975 | 14 | $140.00–166.00 | $152.51 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 738–940 | 836 | 9 | $100.00–134.00 | $123.54 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,490–2,105 | 1,759 | 7 | $210.00–231.00 | $220.29 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Average dressingReturn to Feed | 1,145–1,185 | 1,165 | 2 | $250.00–257.00 | $253.44 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,295 | 2,295 | 1 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,390–1,755 | 1,558 | 3 | $193.00–202.00 | $199.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,375 | 1,375 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,085–1,275 | 1,148 | 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,240–1,380 | 1,310 | 2 | $4,300–4,900 | $4,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100–1,200 | 1,150 | 6 | $4,300–4,500 | $4,433.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 3 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 990 | 990 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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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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