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Canton
5.0(6)Local beef supplier in Canton, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Half a cow in Mississippi costs $2,000-2,200 ($9.00-10.00/lb take-home). There are 38 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: May-June. Both grass-fed and grain-finished options available.
Jump to the 38 suppliers ↓See the full half a cow price breakdown →Mississippi's $482 million cattle industry is undergoing transformation from a cow-calf export model to a robust direct-to-consumer market. With 810,000 head and 430,000 beef cows, the state traditionally exported weaned calves to Midwest feedlots. However, supply chain fragilities and consumer demand for traceability have catalyzed an intrastate bulk beef market. Unique factors include the necessity of Brahman genetics for heat tolerance in the subtropical climate, and the utilization of annual ryegrass for finishing—creating flavor profiles distinct from corn-belt beef. The catfish industry connection provides low-cost poultry litter fertilizer for pastures.
Half cow: $2,000-2,200
Hanging weight: $4.75-6.99/lb
Take-home: $9.00-10.00/lb
Peak season: May-June
Spring/Early Summer (May-June) is optimal for grass-fed beef—cattle finish on high-energy ryegrass during cool spring months. Late Fall (November-December) works for grain-finished or spring-born calves. The 'Deer Season Bottleneck' (mid-October through January) floods processors with wild game—many suspend beef slaughter entirely. Book 3-6 months ahead. For grass-fed, aim for the 'ryegrass window' before summer heat hits.
Brangus, Brahman crosses, Black Angus, Pineywoods (heritage), Beefmaster
Typical practice: Mixed (pasture-raised, grain-finished)
Ask your farmer about ryegrass finishing and harvest timing—beef processed in May-June off lush cool-season forages will have superior marbling compared to August-harvested animals that suffered 'summer slump.' The yellow fat tint from beta-carotene in green forage is a sign of nutrient density, not spoilage. For hurricane preparedness, a full freezer holds safe temperatures for 48 hours without power—invest in a generator.
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These farms have half a beef for sale in Mississippi — most also sell 1/2 and 1/4 cow shares direct from the farm, priced by hanging weight.
Canton
5.0(6)Local beef supplier in Canton, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Caledonia
5.0(6)Local beef supplier in Caledonia, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Lafayette County
5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Lafayette County, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Summit
5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Summit, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Oxford
5.0(29)Local beef supplier in Oxford, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Lena
5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Lena, Louisiana. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Perkinston
5.0(11)Local beef supplier in Perkinston, Louisiana. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Picayune
5.0(9)Local beef supplier in Picayune, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Columbus
5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Columbus, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Moselle
4.9(28)Local beef supplier in Moselle, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Meridian
4.9(94)Local beef supplier in Meridian, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Magee
4.9(9)Local beef supplier in Magee, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Oxford
4.9(45)Local beef supplier in Oxford, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Greenwood
4.9(24)Local beef supplier in Greenwood, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Petal
4.9(231)Nature’s Gourmet Farm in Petal, Mississippi offers custom half and whole grass-fed, grass-finished beef. Whole orders consist of two halves. Collection is arranged separately from regular neighborhood delivery routes.
Olive Branch
4.8(24)Local beef supplier in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Florence
4.8(315)Local beef supplier in Florence, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Gulfport
4.8(157)Local beef supplier in Gulfport, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Hattiesburg
4.8(512)Local beef supplier in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Wiggins
4.7(31)Local beef supplier in Wiggins, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Ellisville
4.7(3)Local beef supplier in Ellisville, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Laurel
4.7(122)Local beef supplier in Laurel, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Wiggins
4.6(153)Local beef supplier in Wiggins, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Ocean Springs
4.5(152)Local beef supplier in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Lucedale
4.5(31)Local beef supplier in Lucedale, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Pelahatchie
MaryJo and Derek Perry raise grass-fed, grass-finished beef in Pelahatchie, Mississippi. Quarter, half and whole beef reservations are offered. Bulk shares are collected at Kased Brothers in Summit; delivery may be arranged separately for a fee. Confirm the harvest date before reserving.
Flora
Bozeman Meat Co. offers half and whole beef shares with custom cuts, plus standard quarter and eighth beef portions; the map shows the approximate Flora town center. Buyers pick up by appointment after the farm confirms their beef is ready. Half and whole shares are fall 2026 preorders, while quarter and eighth portions are marked sold out.
Greenwood
Local beef supplier in Greenwood, Mississippi. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Lexington
Burwell Farms offers quarter, half and whole beef from its family Red Angus operation. Its current shop lists collection at 2856 Ebenezer Road in Lexington. An older order form has a different street number; confirm the collection address and availability when ordering.
Bogue Chitto
Family cattle business offering custom-cut quarter, half and whole beef with frozen nationwide shipping included. Cattle come from its Mississippi ranch and a disclosed Missouri partner and are grass-fed, grain-finished. Orders normally ship in 25–30 days. Map shows approximate Bogue Chitto in Lincoln County, not a ranch entrance.
Lucedale
Eubanks Family Ranch raises pasture-raised, grain-finished cattle in Lucedale, Mississippi. Custom half and whole beef orders are arranged by phone or email and collected at Homestead Meat & Packing. The map and address show this processor pickup site. The ranch business address is 331 Produce Road, Lucedale.
Hernando
Gnarled Oak Farm offers quarter beef with a cut sheet for choosing cuts. Shares are available for local delivery or pickup only, unless other arrangements are approved in advance. The quarter-beef deposit is currently marked out of stock.
Oxford
Hillhouse Pastures offers half beef and one-eighth beef shares, with about eight weeks needed to finish and process a side and limited availability of eighths. Buyers can arrange pickup at Kroger in Oxford, farm pickup by appointment or delivery for an additional fee. The map location is approximate in the Oxford area.
Family farm with on-site meat processing offering quarter, half and whole grass-fed, grass-finished beef shares. These packaged shares are available only for collection from the Como farm. Confirm the package breakdown and readiness date.
Utica
Lee and Amanda Nicols operate LAN Farms in Utica. The farm raises cattle in Mississippi and finishes them with feed. Its FAQ invites direct inquiries for quarter and half cows in addition to smaller boxes. Home delivery is offered; confirm the destination, share terms and processing arrangements directly. There is no public storefront. Checked September 16, 2026: the site says sold out and invites preorders by contact. Map location is approximate, based on Utica, Mississippi. Contact the farm for the exact collection or delivery arrangements.
Sumrall
Family cattle operation offering quarter, half and whole beef processed and packaged. Market and buying station visits are by published hours or appointment; contact to arrange share collection or delivery and current availability.
Poplarville
Poplarville farm offering Akaushi beef in half and whole shares by reservation. Contact the farm for the next harvest date and custom cutting arrangements. The farm publishes home delivery after processing; confirm whether it serves your address. The map marks the approximate Poplarville area, not a farm entrance or collection point.
Holly Springs
Weesner Meadow Farm offers half and whole grass-fed beef near Holly Springs. Bulk orders can be picked up at the processor or delivered in the Mid-South for a mileage fee. Order ahead so the farm can schedule processing and estimate the pickup week.
Explore suppliers in neighboring states - many offer delivery or are worth the drive.
A half cow in Mississippi costs $2,000-2,200 total. At $4.75/lb hanging weight (360 lbs), you pay the farmer ~$1,710, plus $62.50 slaughter fee (half share) and $1.00/lb processing (~$360), totaling ~$2,132. Your take-home yield is about 234 lbs, making effective cost approximately $9.11/lb—a significant value when you're paying the same price for Filet Mignon as for ground beef.
Mississippi's heat and humidity create severe heat stress for English breeds (Angus/Hereford). Brahman cattle have short hair coats, increased sweating ability, and parasite resistance essential for thriving in Mississippi summers. Look for F1 crosses ('Tiger Stripes'—Brahman x Hereford) or composite breeds like Brangus (3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus) that retain heat tolerance while gaining Angus marbling and tenderness.
Annual ryegrass is Mississippi's strategic advantage for grass-finishing. Planted in fall (mid-September to October), it provides lush, high-protein forage from winter through spring (February to May). Cattle finishing on this 'rocket fuel' deposit maximum marbling during cool months. The highest quality grass-fed beef is harvested in late spring (May-June). Animals harvested in late summer may be leaner from Bermudagrass 'summer slump.'
The yellow tint comes from beta-carotene sequestered from green forage (ryegrass, clover). Cattle grazing lush pastures accumulate this pigment in their fat stores, resulting in yellow or cream-colored fat rather than stark white of grain-finished beef. This is a sign of nutrient density and indicates the animal was actively gaining weight on high-quality green forage—a mark of quality, not spoilage.
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