Cattle prices
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Browning Livestock Market - Lafayette, TN (AMS_2071)
Compared to the last sale. Feeder Steers/Bulls steady to 10.00 higher; Feeder Heifers steady to 10.00 higher with instances of 15.00 higher; Slaughter Cows mostly steady to 2.00 lower; Slaughter Bulls steady to 3.00 lower. Offerings also included 1039 head sold on video. The video sale report can be seen at the following link: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_3467.pdf
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 321 | 8 | $365.00–370.00 | $369.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 376 | 11 | $377.50–407.50 | $399.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 428 | 4 | $377.50–400.00 | $382.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 462 | 33 | $387.50–390.00 | $389.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 35 | $335.00–353.00 | $350.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 24 | $335.00–346.00 | $343.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 9 | $302.50–315.00 | $309.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 664 | 22 | $292.50–307.50 | $302.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 723 | 23 | $300.00–303.00 | $301.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 792 | 26 | $282.00–300.00 | $297.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 822 | 3 | $275.00–290.00 | $280.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,009 | 7 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 556 | 26 | $350.00–354.00 | $352.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 638 | 34 | $322.50–332.50 | $325.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 713 | 11 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 816 | 7 | $298.00 | $298.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 398 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $332.50–355.00 | $344.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 516 | 4 | $322.50–327.50 | $326.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 577 | 9 | $295.00–332.50 | $321.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,004 | 8 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 227 | 10 | $532.50–540.00 | $535.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 316 | 7 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $400.00–415.00 | $410.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 459 | 10 | $380.00–392.50 | $391.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 12 | $370.00–392.50 | $376.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 583 | 12 | $360.00–367.50 | $363.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 632 | 10 | $352.50–365.00 | $362.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 682 | 12 | $332.50–340.00 | $336.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 729 | 12 | $312.00–322.50 | $317.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 812 | 3 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 856 | 5 | $298.00–305.00 | $302.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,014 | 17 | $280.00–291.00 | $285.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 625 | 5 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 655 | 13 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 712 | 32 | $356.00–358.00 | $356.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 781 | 17 | $326.00–333.00 | $332.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 841 | 39 | $320.00–324.00 | $323.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 935 | 57 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 25 | $422.50–440.00 | $431.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 439 | 21 | $382.50–413.00 | $407.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 14 | $370.00–390.00 | $384.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 29 | $355.00–375.00 | $368.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 57 | $337.50–355.00 | $348.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 8 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 362 | 4 | $355.00–410.00 | $368.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 577 | 5 | $320.00–325.00 | $321.52 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050–1,125 | 1,088 | 2 | $3,300–4,100 | $3,713.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,205–1,250 | 1,228 | 2 | $3,100–4,050 | $3,583.71 |
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) | 845–1,700 | 1,154 | 8 | $1,975–2,600 | $2,254.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,075–1,700 | 1,395 | 5 | $2,500–2,900 | $2,719.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,155–1,205 | 1,180 | 2 | $3,300–3,700 | $3,495.76 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $2,685 | $2,685 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,030–1,425 | 1,244 | 24 | $140.00–151.00 | $145.68 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,345–1,440 | 1,393 | 2 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,130–1,225 | 1,178 | 2 | $135.00–137.00 | $136.04 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,325–1,710 | 1,486 | 17 | $140.00–153.00 | $146.39 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,445 | 1,372 | 5 | $155.00–158.00 | $156.42 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,435–1,610 | 1,528 | 5 | $135.00–138.00 | $136.98 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 915–1,390 | 1,165 | 4 | $125.00–130.00 | $128.77 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,090–1,365 | 1,228 | 2 | $110.00–120.00 | $115.56 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,535–2,085 | 1,903 | 6 | $180.00–190.00 | $182.92 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,770 | 1,770 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,465–1,675 | 1,613 | 4 | $170.00–177.00 | $171.59 |
History
Browning Livestock Market price history
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Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,137 | 80 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 355 | 60 |
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About Browning Livestock Market
- Listed as
- Browning's Livestock Market
- Phone
- (615) 666-2184
- Address
- 904 Scottsville Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083
- Directions
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- Notes
- Sale day not listed by source
From Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Market Contact Information, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about Browning Livestock Market
Where is Browning Livestock Market?
904 Scottsville Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083. Get directions.
What sold at Browning Livestock Market most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Wednesday, September 30 sale with 1,137 head: feeder heifers, feeder steers, feeder bulls, cow-calf pairs, bred cows, replacement stock cows and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Browning Livestock Market prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Browning Livestock Market - Lafayette, TN (AMS_2071). 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 Browning Livestock Market?
(615) 666-2184, from the Tennessee market list.
What other livestock sales are near Lafayette?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Smith County Commission Co. (Carthage, TN, Sat Oct 10), Farmers Regional Livestock Market (Glasgow, KY, Thu Oct 8), Farmers Regional Livestock Auction of Glasgow Dairy (Smiths Grove, KY, Tue Oct 13), KY/TN Livestock Market (Cross Plains, TN, Mon Oct 12) and Cattleman's Livestock (Bowling Green, KY, Mon Oct 12). Distances are straight-line from Lafayette.
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