Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, September 21, 2026
Report date Sep 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 19, 2026 7:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Tennessee Valley Livestock - Florence, AL (AMS_1997)
Sep 21Sale shown
640Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold 2.00 lower. Feeder cattle sold 2.00 to 8.00 higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder calves. Replacement cattle were lightly tested.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 5 | $435.00–450.00 | $441.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 23 | $400.00–420.00 | $415.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 5 | $380.00–390.00 | $382.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 21 | $367.50–375.00 | $371.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 4 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 609 | 8 | $335.00–340.00 | $339.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 727 | 6 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 751 | 30 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 240 | 2 | $455.00–475.00 | $464.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 4 | $432.50–440.00 | $436.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 5 | $395.00–410.00 | $403.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 5 | $375.00–395.00 | $383.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 8 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 539 | 9 | $347.50–360.00 | $354.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 14 | $335.00–345.00 | $339.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 8 | $315.00–330.00 | $322.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 818 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 218 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.79 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.07 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 582 | 3 | $315.00–325.00 | $319.93 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 13 | $535.00–540.00 | $535.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 369 | 4 | $510.00–530.00 | $517.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 15 | $455.00–470.00 | $461.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 8 | $435.00–450.00 | $443.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 13 | $390.00–402.50 | $392.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 9 | $375.00–385.00 | $376.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 22 | $340.00–355.00 | $347.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 11 | $320.00–345.00 | $328.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 721 | 5 | $305.00–315.00 | $309.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 238 | 4 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 268 | 3 | $510.00–530.00 | $519.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 4 | $465.00–485.00 | $473.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 444 | 26 | $430.00–447.50 | $444.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 7 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 26 | $367.50–382.50 | $371.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 18 | $345.00–367.50 | $351.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 9 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 3 | $300.00–315.00 | $309.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $285.00–290.00 | $287.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $265.00–275.00 | $270.06 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.46 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 467 | 5 | $390.00–412.50 | $401.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 562 | 6 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.53 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $495.00–500.00 | $498.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $430.00–437.50 | $433.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 823 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 230 | 2 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $475.00–480.00 | $478.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 14 | $407.50–420.00 | $411.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 586 | 6 | $390.00–400.00 | $394.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $377.50–382.50 | $380.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 738 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 755 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,415 | 1,187 | 6 | $140.00–142.00 | $140.87 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 965–1,295 | 1,107 | 6 | $144.00–147.00 | $145.41 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,025–1,485 | 1,292 | 6 | $135.00–139.00 | $136.91 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,250–1,645 | 1,511 | 4 | $142.00–145.00 | $143.77 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,385–1,535 | 1,460 | 2 | $137.00–139.00 | $138.05 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,110–1,315 | 1,213 | 2 | $132.00–133.00 | $132.46 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 920–1,300 | 1,109 | 4 | $135.00–137.00 | $135.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 785–1,080 | 918 | 4 | $122.00–128.00 | $125.52 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,180–2,355 | 1,766 | 6 | $184.00–188.00 | $186.33 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,140 | 2,140 | 1 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,585–1,705 | 1,645 | 2 | $174.00–178.00 | $176.07 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $1,800–1,900 | $1,850 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,700–2,800 | $2,750 |
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