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Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Athens Regional Stockyard - Athens, TN (AMS_2060)
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Compared to last week, all classes of Feeder Cattle 15.00 to 20.00 lower. Calves under 450lbs receiving most discounts, with instances of 40.00 lower. Slaughter Cows mostly steady to 4.00 lower. Slaughter Bulls 10.00 lower. Quality fair to good, with moderate demand on a lighter test of market.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 376 | 9 | $415.00–440.00 | $430.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 5 | $380.00–440.00 | $424.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 23 | $370.00–435.00 | $399.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 21 | $360.00–385.00 | $375.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 9 | $345.00–370.00 | $357.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 617 | 16 | $320.00–350.00 | $339.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 12 | $305.00–320.00 | $313.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 777 | 3 | $280.00–300.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 813 | 4 | $260.00–275.00 | $270.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 858 | 2 | $255.00–265.00 | $260.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $460.00–470.00 | $465.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $320.00–385.00 | $353.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $340.00–360.00 | $349.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 518 | 9 | $325.00–355.00 | $338.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 588 | 7 | $322.00–340.00 | $326.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 638 | 3 | $315.00–320.00 | $316.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 678 | 3 | $210.00–320.00 | $279.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 720 | 4 | $270.00–295.00 | $282.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 278 | 4 | $505.00–540.00 | $520.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $440.00–500.00 | $470.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 374 | 6 | $435.00–475.00 | $458.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 439 | 6 | $440.00–475.00 | $445.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 486 | 4 | $360.00–395.00 | $375.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 532 | 20 | $360.00–380.00 | $374.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 564 | 12 | $365.00–385.00 | $378.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 611 | 13 | $355.00–375.00 | $367.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 663 | 7 | $360.00–370.00 | $366.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 822 | 11 | $295.00–307.50 | $302.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $320.00–350.00 | $336.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 334 | 6 | $370.00–425.00 | $396.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 369 | 8 | $365.00–415.00 | $391.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $260.00–340.00 | $300.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 308 | 4 | $405.00–410.00 | $408.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 378 | 16 | $375.00–410.00 | $399.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 8 | $370.00–395.00 | $388.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 21 | $360.00–390.00 | $373.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 34 | $350.00–385.00 | $368.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 14 | $330.00–365.00 | $345.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 16 | $325.00–350.00 | $330.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 677 | 15 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 719 | 7 | $295.00–315.00 | $310.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 3 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 823 | 2 | $270.00–290.00 | $280.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 880 | 2 | $260.00–270.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 905 | 2 | $255.00–270.00 | $262.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 363 | 6 | $435.00–440.00 | $435.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 425 | 5 | $407.50–410.00 | $408.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 550 | 8 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 285 | 4 | $380.00–400.00 | $394.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 367 | 3 | $330.00–370.00 | $357.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $280.00–325.00 | $303.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $290.00–310.00 | $301.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 795 | 795 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,035–2,045 | 1,457 | 22 | $162.00–176.00 | $167.32 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,120–1,515 | 1,299 | 5 | $178.00–184.00 | $179.74 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,050–1,705 | 1,509 | 11 | $150.00–160.00 | $156.18 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,235–1,590 | 1,433 | 10 | $168.00–174.00 | $169.83 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,055–1,595 | 1,402 | 3 | $158.00–162.00 | $160.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 985–1,590 | 1,252 | 19 | $140.00–152.00 | $144.27 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,070–1,420 | 1,230 | 3 | $158.00–162.00 | $159.88 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,020–1,440 | 1,191 | 9 | $122.00–134.00 | $127.59 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 930–1,055 | 975 | 3 | $100.00–102.00 | $101.36 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,720–2,090 | 1,926 | 5 | $200.00–210.00 | $206.38 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 2,025 | 2,025 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,890 | 1,890 | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
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- Athens Stockyard, LLC
- Sale day
- Tuesday
- Phone
- (423) 745-3582
- Address
- 723 County Road 255, Athens, TN 37303
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