RecordFarm&Ranch
April 17, 2026
We saw a total of 1291 head this week, including 258 cows, 35 bulls, and 12 sheep/goats. Prices for cows eased by $5–$7, while the bull market remained steady to $2 lower. Following last week's record highs, the calf market also saw a correction. Despite a downward trend on the commodity board over the last three days, buyer demand remains strong.
Weaned calf sale this Friday, April 24, 2026 in conjunction with our normal sale.
Market details: Packer bulls: Higher yielding
195.00-220.00
Lower yielding
110.00-187.00
Packer cows: High yielding
167.00-186.00
Medium yielding
142.00-166.00
Poor & Weak
120.00-140.00
Palpated:
38 bred $1850-$3700
Pairs:
3 pair $1450-$3600
Steer/Bull Calves: (AVG-HIGH)
200-250 lbs. 640.00-800.00
250-299 lbs. 591.00-710.00
300-350 lbs. 594.00-700.00
350-400 lbs. 561.00-625.00
400-450 lbs. 505.00-575.00
450-500 lbs. 481.00-540.00
500-550 lbs. 452.00-500.00
550-600 lbs. 428.00-475.00
600-700 lbs. 408.00-438.00
700-800 lbs. 366.00-386.00
Heifer Calves :(AVG-HIGH)
200-250 lbs. 557.00-630.00
250-300 lbs. 538.00-620.00
300-350 lbs. 505.00-615.00
350-400 lbs. 480.00-545.00
400-450 lbs. 460.00-525.00
450-500 lbs. 440.00-495.00
500-550 lbs. 425.00-475.00
550-600 lbs. 399.00-450.00
600-700 lbs. 366.00-440.00
700-800 lbs. 354.00-382.00
Note: This range reflects the average price to highest price recorded in each weight class. Lower quality animals may fall below these figures in the actual low range. See the market tops report on our website for low-high prices.
We want to sincerely thank all our sellers and buyers for their business. We truly appreciate every single one of you! If we can help in any way, please give us a call at (361)275-2329 - barn or (361)293-4625 – Jake’s cell. THANK YOU!
