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Tennessee
Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary
Report date Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Tennessee Weekly Cattle Auction Summary (AMS_2063)
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 15 | $500.00–630.00 | $569.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 284 | 18 | $460.00–580.00 | $506.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 326 | 19 | $435.00–525.00 | $475.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 36 | $410.00–505.00 | $448.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 43 | $385.00–465.00 | $430.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 78 | $360.00–440.00 | $413.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 90 | $350.00–420.00 | $377.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 117 | $332.50–382.50 | $362.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 95 | $320.00–370.00 | $347.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 67 | $324.00–357.00 | $342.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 719 | 109 | $302.00–350.00 | $332.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 29 | $310.00–335.00 | $325.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 824 | 21 | $282.50–325.00 | $312.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 869 | 3 | $290.00–305.00 | $295.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 925 | 2 | $285.00–290.00 | $287.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,035 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 3 | $435.00–465.00 | $455.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 268 | 13 | $400.00–470.00 | $436.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 41 | $370.00–445.00 | $413.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 77 | $345.00–445.00 | $403.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 88 | $335.00–425.00 | $374.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 132 | $330.00–402.50 | $362.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 181 | $315.00–375.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 153 | $290.00–355.00 | $332.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 145 | $290.00–342.50 | $318.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 97 | $280.00–330.00 | $313.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 37 | $260.00–322.00 | $298.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 776 | 17 | $275.00–312.50 | $297.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 816 | 23 | $260.00–290.00 | $272.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 871 | 14 | $240.00–300.00 | $276.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 909 | 4 | $240.00–270.00 | $251.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 983 | 2 | $240.00–285.00 | $262.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,040 | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 860–1,860 | 1,247 | 181 | $127.50–156.00 | $143.54 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 905–1,600 | 1,283 | 41 | $142.00–167.00 | $155.32 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 820–1,745 | 1,218 | 49 | $121.00–144.00 | $132.95 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,985 | 1,457 | 133 | $128.00–160.00 | $145.55 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,160–1,830 | 1,483 | 28 | $146.00–166.00 | $157.01 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,115–1,985 | 1,470 | 36 | $125.00–148.00 | $137.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 820–1,560 | 1,139 | 77 | $108.00–143.00 | $127.55 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 970–1,345 | 1,167 | 7 | $140.00–153.00 | $144.92 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 820–1,365 | 1,063 | 58 | $100.00–132.00 | $119.04 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 860–1,420 | 1,065 | 13 | $50.00–124.00 | $95.25 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,290–2,170 | 1,814 | 60 | $177.00–195.00 | $185.35 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,195–1,450 | 1,356 | 10 | $152.00–184.00 | $173.45 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,355–2,210 | 1,874 | 20 | $190.00–202.00 | $196.78 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,200–2,175 | 1,604 | 28 | $140.00–177.00 | $168.51 |
| YG 1 · Low dressingLight Weight | 980 | 980 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
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Questions
About cattle prices
What does Medium and Large 1 mean?
Feeder cattle frame size and muscle grade. Medium and Large frame, muscle score 1, is the most common USDA feeder grade and the line most buyers compare.
What does per cwt mean?
Hundredweight, or 100 pounds. Multiply the price by the weight and divide by 100 to get dollars per head.
What are receipts?
The number of head USDA counted at the sale. Week-ago and year-ago receipts are given when USDA reports them.
What do lean, boning and breaker mean for cows?
Slaughter cow classes by fat cover and yield. Breakers are fattest, boners average, lean cows thinnest. Dressing percentages (low, average, high) are given per line.