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Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Athens Regional Stockyard - Athens, TN (AMS_2060)
Compared to last week, Feeder Steers mostly steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder Heifers mostly steady. Feeder Bulls 5.00 lower. Slaughter Cows sharply lower, 5.00 to 15.00 off previous week. Slaughter Bulls 6.00 lower. Quality average to good, with several large groups of very good quality.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 785 | 46 | $358.25 | $358.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $465.00–475.00 | $469.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 459 | 4 | $410.00–425.00 | $420.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 528 | 15 | $360.00–390.00 | $373.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 590 | 22 | $320.00–350.00 | $343.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 24 | $315.00–335.00 | $329.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 663 | 22 | $325.00–340.00 | $336.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 712 | 4 | $320.00–335.00 | $331.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 820 | 2 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 516 | 5 | $420.00–430.00 | $423.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 655 | 21 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 714 | 7 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 243 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 258 | 2 | $360.00–420.00 | $390.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 317 | 9 | $320.00–410.00 | $381.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 395 | 3 | $300.00–370.00 | $346.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $305.00–385.00 | $335.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 473 | 10 | $300.00–370.00 | $337.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $315.00–335.00 | $324.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 607 | 80 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 256 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 326 | 7 | $370.00–410.00 | $391.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 384 | 9 | $355.00–380.00 | $364.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 424 | 11 | $350.00–385.00 | $368.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 16 | $340.00–385.00 | $368.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 22 | $330.00–360.00 | $342.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 40 | $320.00–340.00 | $335.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 11 | $312.50–325.00 | $321.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 667 | 28 | $305.00–327.00 | $321.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 794 | 3 | $285.00–300.00 | $295.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 822 | 3 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 375 | 15 | $400.00–410.00 | $402.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 422 | 10 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 494 | 6 | $330.00–335.00 | $330.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 586 | 4 | $290.00–305.00 | $300.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $290.00–300.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 671 | 76 | $340.50 | $340.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 244 | 4 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 335 | 3 | $300.00–335.00 | $322.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 372 | 10 | $290.00–350.00 | $320.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 430 | 8 | $270.00–340.00 | $320.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 481 | 8 | $290.00–325.00 | $304.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 522 | 7 | $280.00–305.00 | $296.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $265.00–310.00 | $287.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 379 | 11 | $400.00–445.00 | $426.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 432 | 11 | $405.00–445.00 | $421.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 24 | $340.00–415.00 | $378.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 12 | $320.00–360.00 | $336.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 569 | 18 | $310.00–330.00 | $318.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 626 | 20 | $300.00–330.00 | $311.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 676 | 5 | $290.00–305.00 | $297.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 2 | $250.00–260.00 | $254.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 995 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 404 | 3 | $455.00–460.00 | $456.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 460 | 4 | $420.00–435.00 | $431.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 521 | 8 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Full | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $470.00–485.00 | $475.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 376 | 12 | $300.00–370.00 | $336.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 420 | 15 | $270.00–385.00 | $345.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 486 | 12 | $260.00–335.00 | $306.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 522 | 10 | $270.00–315.00 | $304.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 574 | 7 | $280.00–310.00 | $299.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $270.00–295.00 | $284.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 691 | 9 | $270.00–280.00 | $275.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 717 | 3 | $260.00–285.00 | $274.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 777 | 6 | $235.00–270.00 | $259.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 926 | 7 | $210.00–250.00 | $218.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 3 | $200.00–215.00 | $204.95 |
| Small · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,090–1,430 | 1,260 | 2 | $1,800–2,400 | $2,059.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,205–1,420 | 1,305 | 5 | $1,900–2,700 | $2,305.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,155–1,330 | 1,253 | 3 | $2,300–2,700 | $2,509.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 975 | 975 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,385 | 1,385 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,210–1,300 | 1,255 | 2 | $1,600–2,050 | $1,833.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 960–1,290 | 1,120 | 3 | $2,000–2,200 | $2,126.34 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,075–1,890 | 1,377 | 26 | $125.00–136.00 | $129.91 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,190–1,590 | 1,426 | 9 | $110.00–124.00 | $120.24 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,355–1,850 | 1,590 | 12 | $124.00–135.00 | $128.72 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,275–1,620 | 1,425 | 3 | $141.00–158.00 | $147.98 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 965–1,565 | 1,271 | 15 | $115.00–129.00 | $122.36 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,100–1,195 | 1,148 | 2 | $131.00–138.00 | $134.36 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,065–1,470 | 1,276 | 14 | $97.50–112.50 | $106.40 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 905–1,400 | 1,215 | 7 | $62.50–90.00 | $79.44 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,665–1,890 | 1,802 | 3 | $179.00–182.00 | $180.36 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,710–2,320 | 1,916 | 5 | $164.00–174.00 | $170.81 |
Cattle prices
Preconditioned Sale, Thursday, September 17, 2026
Report date Sep 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Athens Regional Stockyard Preconditioned Sale - Athens, TN (AMS_3792)
All cattle on vaccination program and weaned minimum of 60 days.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 648 | 73 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 781 | 65 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 368 | 4 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 408 | 39 | $425.00–444.00 | $443.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 27 | $404.00–410.00 | $408.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 116 | $385.50–406.50 | $402.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 63 | $340.00–350.50 | $347.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 35 | $317.50–322.50 | $320.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 777 | 29 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 953 | 28 | $291.75 | $291.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 340 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 448 | 5 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 630 | 23 | $296.00 | $296.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 376 | 8 | $372.50–397.50 | $388.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 33 | $357.00–360.00 | $359.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 25 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 561 | 35 | $330.00–330.50 | $330.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 654 | 41 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 782 | 65 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 63 | $290.50 | $290.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 369 | 5 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 467 | 13 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 550 | 15 | $311.50 | $311.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 665 | 12 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 809 | 35 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
History
Athens Regional Stockyard price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 600–650 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 650–700 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1-2, 500–550 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | $378.00 | not reported | $373.92 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $358.36 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | not reported | $345.75 | $363.00 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | not reported | $348.25 | $375.22 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $344.75 | not reported | $361.46 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $348.09 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | not reported | $328.00 | $353.55 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $374.73 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $403.42 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $379.50 | not reported | $423.36 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $408.52 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $393.14 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $443.83 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $438.55 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $447.01 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | not reported | not reported | $433.46 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,216 | 112 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,357 | 117 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,386 | 124 |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Preconditioned Sale | 883 | 25 |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,300 | 135 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 693 | 93 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 784 | 101 |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,075 | 118 |
| Tue, Aug 18, 2026 | Cattle sale | 732 | 95 |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,203 | 109 |
| Tue, Aug 4, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,247 | 125 |
| Tue, Jul 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 967 | 104 |
| Tue, Jul 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,039 | 113 |
| Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,156 | 121 |
| Tue, Jul 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 946 | 119 |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,037 | 104 |
| Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,140 | 118 |
| Tue, Jun 9, 2026 | Cattle sale | 817 | 96 |
| Tue, Jun 2, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,004 | 102 |
| Tue, May 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 955 | 98 |
| Tue, May 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,030 | 135 |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,027 | 125 |
| Tue, May 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,191 | 120 |
| Tue, Apr 28, 2026 | Cattle sale | 924 | 127 |
| Tue, Apr 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,281 | 135 |
| Tue, Apr 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,482 | 120 |
| Tue, Apr 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,192 | 122 |
| Tue, Mar 31, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,299 | 123 |
| Tue, Mar 24, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,276 | 124 |
| Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | Cattle sale | 671 | 95 |
The barn
About Athens Regional Stockyard
- Listed as
- Athens Stockyard, LLC
- Sale day
- Tuesday
- Phone
- (423) 745-3582
- Address
- 723 County Road 255, Athens, TN 37303
- Directions
- Directions
From Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Market Contact Information, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about Athens Regional Stockyard
When is the next sale at Athens Regional Stockyard?
Tuesday, October 13: Regular Tuesday sale. The barn sells on Tuesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule; the barn's phone is (423) 745-3582.
Where is Athens Regional Stockyard?
723 County Road 255, Athens, TN 37303. Get directions.
What sold at Athens Regional Stockyard most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Tuesday, October 6 sale with 1,216 head: feeder steers, feeder heifers, feeder bulls, bred cows, slaughter cows, slaughter bulls. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Athens Regional Stockyard prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Athens Regional Stockyard - Athens, TN (AMS_2060). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What is the phone number for Athens Regional Stockyard?
(423) 745-3582, from the Tennessee market list.
What other livestock sales are near Athens?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: East Tennessee Livestock Center (Sweetwater, TN, Wed Oct 7), Morris Brothers Stockyard (Pikeville, TN, Mon Oct 12) and Crossville Stockyard (Crossville, TN, Sat Oct 10). Distances are straight-line from Athens.
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