Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Report date Apr 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Athens Regional Stockyard - Athens, TN (AMS_2060)
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Compared to last week Feeder Steers under 550lbs 10.00 to 20.00 lower, over 550lbs steady to 10.00 higher. Feeder Heifers under 400lbs 20.00 lower, over 450lbs steady to 15.00 higher. Feeder Bulls 10.00 to 15.00 lower. New crop calves and excessively fleshy receiving most discounts. Slaughter Cows mostly steady to 4.00 lower. Slaughter Bulls 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Quality Fair to Good. Demand good.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 224 | 4 | $640.00–670.00 | $652.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 270 | 11 | $575.00–625.00 | $601.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 324 | 7 | $565.00–600.00 | $580.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 9 | $525.00–560.00 | $546.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 417 | 10 | $490.00–525.00 | $518.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 483 | 18 | $470.00–500.00 | $479.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 528 | 6 | $445.00–475.00 | $460.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 579 | 6 | $435.00–460.00 | $454.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 613 | 10 | $400.00–430.00 | $418.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 662 | 3 | $385.00–410.00 | $396.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 712 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $373.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 760 | 2 | $365.00–380.00 | $372.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 400–450 | 438 | 5 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 490 | 3 | $460.00–465.00 | $463.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 500–550 | 519 | 3 | $415.00–425.00 | $418.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $650.00–665.00 | $657.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 521 | 15 | $480.00–490.00 | $488.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 267 | 8 | $410.00–550.00 | $509.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $370.00–460.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $410.00–440.00 | $428.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $300.00–400.00 | $350.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $370.00–390.00 | $380.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 266 | 5 | $500.00–535.00 | $521.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 327 | 6 | $520.00–560.00 | $546.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 378 | 20 | $500.00–525.00 | $507.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 38 | $460.00–515.00 | $486.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 16 | $445.00–485.00 | $471.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 31 | $420.00–455.00 | $435.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 12 | $410.00–435.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 612 | 8 | $370.00–390.00 | $374.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $350.00–365.00 | $358.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $315.00–330.00 | $322.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 830 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 200–250 | 248 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 350–400 | 390 | 4 | $470.00–490.00 | $481.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 400–450 | 418 | 7 | $440.00–455.00 | $448.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 500–550 | 531 | 4 | $405.00–415.00 | $411.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 359 | 3 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 508 | 5 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $466.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 315 | 4 | $450.00–500.00 | $475.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 419 | 10 | $355.00–455.00 | $413.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 464 | 11 | $235.00–415.00 | $357.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 529 | 5 | $260.00–410.00 | $356.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 587 | 6 | $320.00–400.00 | $367.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $300.00–360.00 | $330.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $325.00–335.00 | $329.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 11 | $500.00–560.00 | $523.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 15 | $470.00–500.00 | $484.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 8 | $465.00–500.00 | $478.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 24 | $420.00–450.00 | $441.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 564 | 8 | $400.00–435.00 | $418.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 6 | $370.00–395.00 | $382.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 682 | 7 | $355.00–380.00 | $368.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 706 | 7 | $345.00–355.00 | $351.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 803 | 2 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 866 | 7 | $280.00–300.00 | $290.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $575.00–585.00 | $579.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 434 | 6 | $527.50–540.00 | $532.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 453 | 5 | $510.00–520.00 | $514.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 551 | 14 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 650–700 | 656 | 7 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 382 | 6 | $355.00–495.00 | $459.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 427 | 6 | $345.00–440.00 | $402.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 477 | 10 | $340.00–450.00 | $413.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 523 | 10 | $380.00–410.00 | $401.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $340.00–360.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 788 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 945–2,055 | 1,415 | 30 | $162.00–179.00 | $170.73 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,005–1,685 | 1,250 | 12 | $182.00–191.00 | $184.54 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,290–2,040 | 1,620 | 5 | $150.00–161.00 | $156.36 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,065–1,600 | 1,392 | 11 | $160.00–175.00 | $169.78 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,260–1,420 | 1,369 | 4 | $180.00–186.00 | $182.01 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 865–1,235 | 1,074 | 10 | $138.00–154.00 | $148.84 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,030–1,290 | 1,152 | 5 | $155.00–164.00 | $158.57 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 940–1,115 | 1,052 | 3 | $120.00–130.00 | $125.61 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 990 | 990 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,540–2,455 | 1,928 | 9 | $195.00–211.00 | $203.60 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,110–1,335 | 1,241 | 5 | $179.00–194.00 | $187.87 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,645–2,100 | 1,841 | 6 | $213.00–219.00 | $216.29 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 2,350 | 2,350 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 915–1,160 | 1,038 | 2 | $2,500–2,600 | $2,555.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,035–1,470 | 1,154 | 7 | $2,000–2,950 | $2,596.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 945–1,225 | 1,108 | 6 | $2,500–3,550 | $2,958.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,140–1,390 | 1,265 | 2 | $2,900–3,500 | $3,229.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,075–1,135 | 1,105 | 2 | $3,000–3,200 | $3,102.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015–1,135 | 1,061 | 5 | $1,650–2,000 | $1,829.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 960 | 960 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,105–1,115 | 1,110 | 2 | $2,300–2,400 | $2,349.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 790 | 790 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 735–1,025 | 880 | 2 | $2,000–2,750 | $2,436.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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- Address
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