Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Report date Sep 23, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:01 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Columbia Livestock Center (UPI) - Columbia TN (AMS_3785)
Sep 23Sale shown
370Head sold
Wed, Oct 7Next sale
WednesdaySale day
No trends could be established due to lack of comparable data, however all classes of Feeder Cattle traded slightly higher with fair quality and stronger demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 352 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $405.00–410.00 | $406.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 5 | $331.00–340.00 | $338.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 564 | 5 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 6 | $355.00–370.00 | $360.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 4 | $350.00–367.00 | $355.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 3 | $345.00–350.00 | $346.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $335.00–342.00 | $338.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 472 | 2 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 564 | 4 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 615 | 14 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 750 | 68 | $354.00 | $354.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 817 | 6 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 2,060 | 2,060 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,205–1,320 | 1,263 | 2 | $146.00–147.00 | $146.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,230–1,385 | 1,308 | 3 | $141.00–143.00 | $142.04 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 805–1,170 | 990 | 4 | $127.00–135.00 | $131.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $405.00–422.00 | $413.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 7 | $350.00–365.00 | $354.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 9 | $335.00–337.00 | $335.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 3 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 522 | 5 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $347.00–352.00 | $349.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 683 | 5 | $320.00–322.00 | $320.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 725 | 74 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 824 | 83 | $308.00–314.00 | $313.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 856 | 4 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
The barn
About Columbia Livestock Center
- Listed as
- Columbia Livestock Center (UPI)
- Sale day
- Wednesday
- Phone
- (931) 223-8323
- Address
- 1231 Industrial Park Rd., Columbia, TN 38401
- Directions
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From Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Market Contact Information, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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