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Cattle Auction, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Report date Aug 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 25, 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 last sale recorded two weeks ago, steers and heifers sold sharply lower with a weak to lower undertone. Demand was moderate on a light to moderate supply. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 10.00 to 20.00 lower on a light supply in the offering. With the statements released by the President for more imported beef coming into the US, the cattle future markets have started the week off with big declines.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 331 | 7 | $490.00–522.00 | $507.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 5 | $460.00–462.00 | $461.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 17 | $440.00–450.00 | $442.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 15 | $422.00–444.00 | $427.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 701 | 8 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 5 | $450.00–455.00 | $453.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 387 | 7 | $423.00–429.00 | $426.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 15 | $391.00–407.00 | $396.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 518 | 13 | $368.00–376.00 | $371.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 557 | 13 | $350.00–379.50 | $364.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 8 | $353.00–358.00 | $355.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 667 | 17 | $346.50–347.00 | $346.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 27 | $330.00–333.00 | $332.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 849 | 41 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 6 | $371.00–387.00 | $380.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 546 | 10 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 589 | 18 | $305.00–344.00 | $321.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 797 | 3 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 5 | $457.00–465.00 | $460.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 7 | $416.00–447.00 | $427.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 5 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 548 | 6 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 554 | 9 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 15 | $339.00–341.00 | $340.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 9 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 399 | 6 | $400.00–406.00 | $404.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 434 | 12 | $361.00–385.00 | $369.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 27 | $355.00–373.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 8 | $330.00–334.00 | $331.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 5 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 632 | 23 | $322.00–333.00 | $327.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 760 | 44 | $314.50–316.50 | $316.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 862 | 22 | $257.00–285.50 | $281.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,010 | 2 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 6 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 6 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 647 | 6 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 702 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $487.00 | $487.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 392 | 3 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 411 | 6 | $415.00–426.00 | $420.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 10 | $382.00–420.00 | $401.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 6 | $357.00–360.00 | $359.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 19 | $334.00–530.00 | $364.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 737 | 9 | $315.00–318.00 | $317.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 500–550 | 526 | 7 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Unweaned | 600–650 | 648 | 2 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $375.00–382.00 | $378.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 642 | 4 | $310.00–323.00 | $316.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 656 | 6 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 712 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Unweaned | 550–600 | 598 | 2 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Broken Mouth | 1,325–1,442 | 1,403 | 3 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,432–1,475 | 1,446 | 3 | $3,000–3,400 | $3,264.02 |
| Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 950–1,100 | 1,025 | 2 | $2,850–3,200 | $3,037.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,050–1,250 | 1,160 | 4 | $2,800–4,100 | $3,686.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Broken Mouth | 1,225–1,240 | 1,233 | 2 | $1,925–2,500 | $2,214.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 895 | 895 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,480–1,935 | 1,716 | 4 | $186.00–187.00 | $186.50 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,270–2,360 | 1,843 | 6 | $159.00–179.00 | $171.70 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,035–1,390 | 1,210 | 17 | $140.00–162.00 | $151.63 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,335–1,450 | 1,369 | 4 | $150.00–166.00 | $157.12 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 845–1,165 | 1,069 | 6 | $143.00–148.00 | $144.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
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 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $3,025 | $3,025 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 980 | 980 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 975–1,300 | 1,138 | 2 | $3,750–3,800 | $3,775 |
| Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 875 | 875 | 2 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 890 | 890 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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 | 910–1,235 | 1,073 | 2 | $204.00–212.00 | $207.39 |
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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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