Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Report date Jun 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 16, 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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1,140Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, Feeder Steers unevenly steady to 10.00 lower. Feeder Heifers 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder Bulls mostly steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter Cows mostly steady to 4.00 higher. Slaughter Bulls 5.00 higher. Quality good to very good and demand good.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1Guaranteed Open | 650–700 | 664 | 77 | $376.50 | $376.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 268 | 3 | $520.00–570.00 | $542.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 329 | 15 | $465.00–500.00 | $489.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 25 | $450.00–480.00 | $467.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 429 | 22 | $465.00–500.00 | $481.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 48 | $425.00–460.00 | $445.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 38 | $390.00–420.00 | $407.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 34 | $370.00–395.00 | $385.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 13 | $365.00–390.00 | $377.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 663 | 7 | $340.00–360.00 | $354.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 708 | 11 | $330.00–350.00 | $347.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 790 | 4 | $320.00–325.00 | $323.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 822 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 880 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 400–450 | 433 | 9 | $425.00–440.00 | $430.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $410.00–420.00 | $416.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 350 | 4 | $500.00–515.00 | $511.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 504 | 7 | $425.00–430.00 | $426.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 267 | 5 | $360.00–515.00 | $442.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 329 | 4 | $395.00–440.00 | $407.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 368 | 5 | $395.00–445.00 | $420.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $365.00–430.00 | $401.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 474 | 14 | $300.00–420.00 | $380.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $320.00–380.00 | $356.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $330.00–360.00 | $345.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 625 | 3 | $265.00–360.00 | $319.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 689 | 4 | $230.00–330.00 | $297.30 |
| Small · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 374 | 17 | $480.00–530.00 | $519.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 31 | $455.00–495.00 | $476.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 10 | $440.00–475.00 | $452.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 23 | $400.00–435.00 | $421.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 24 | $390.00–415.00 | $407.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 14 | $355.00–380.00 | $376.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 668 | 14 | $325.00–360.00 | $345.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 783 | 7 | $290.00–320.00 | $301.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,000 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 607 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 385 | 7 | $405.00–470.00 | $448.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 415 | 7 | $425.00–445.00 | $437.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 474 | 16 | $375.00–430.00 | $413.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 4 | $355.00–375.00 | $362.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 576 | 10 | $320.00–375.00 | $362.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 694 | 3 | $310.00–322.50 | $318.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 258 | 3 | $530.00–600.00 | $552.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 15 | $495.00–520.00 | $509.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 371 | 11 | $490.00–520.00 | $503.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 433 | 12 | $460.00–490.00 | $477.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 18 | $430.00–470.00 | $452.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 16 | $415.00–445.00 | $433.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 13 | $410.00–435.00 | $422.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 11 | $386.00–400.00 | $391.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 11 | $370.00–385.00 | $380.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $335.00–360.00 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 905 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 488 | 6 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $375.00–395.00 | $384.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 200–250 | 230 | 3 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $550.00–560.00 | $555.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 355 | 6 | $570.00–610.00 | $586.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $475.00–490.00 | $481.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 500 | 5 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 9 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 709 | 8 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 279 | 6 | $480.00–510.00 | $495.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 324 | 9 | $315.00–480.00 | $441.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $410.00–475.00 | $443.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 424 | 8 | $345.00–455.00 | $421.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 488 | 3 | $340.00–415.00 | $388.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 529 | 8 | $365.00–405.00 | $391.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 573 | 4 | $340.00–365.00 | $352.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 613 | 4 | $350.00–375.00 | $366.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
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) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,075–1,630 | 1,396 | 4 | $2,600–3,700 | $3,199.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,085–1,450 | 1,303 | 4 | $2,850–3,850 | $3,221.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 920 | 920 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035–1,425 | 1,230 | 2 | $2,400–2,700 | $2,573.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 940 | 940 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,015–1,815 | 1,263 | 34 | $167.00–183.00 | $174.22 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,165–1,565 | 1,354 | 11 | $185.00–194.00 | $189.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,170–1,655 | 1,443 | 8 | $141.00–160.00 | $149.19 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,360–1,820 | 1,540 | 10 | $172.00–182.00 | $178.45 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,230–1,600 | 1,421 | 5 | $184.00–190.00 | $185.23 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 925–1,605 | 1,118 | 15 | $138.00–152.00 | $144.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,065–1,410 | 1,200 | 3 | $157.50–161.00 | $159.91 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 990–1,530 | 1,181 | 10 | $125.00–137.50 | $132.77 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,255–1,425 | 1,340 | 2 | $100.00–115.00 | $107.02 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,510–1,920 | 1,694 | 7 | $214.00–226.00 | $219.52 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,320–1,380 | 1,350 | 3 | $192.00–213.00 | $201.28 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,680–1,780 | 1,728 | 5 | $228.00–236.00 | $231.54 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,445–1,865 | 1,690 | 5 | $197.00–206.00 | $201.56 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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- Address
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