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Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:01 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Columbia Livestock Center (UPI) - Columbia TN (AMS_3785)
Sep 30Sale shown
294Head sold
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Compared to last week Feeder Heifers 8.00 to 10.00 higher with good quality and strong demand; No trends could be established on Feeder Steers or Feeder Bulls due to lack of comparable data, however traded mostly steady; Slaughter Cows/ Bulls not well established.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,320–1,370 | 1,345 | 2 | $148.00–150.00 | $148.98 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,020–1,105 | 1,063 | 2 | $122.00–129.00 | $125.36 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,760 | 1,760 | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,330 | 1,330 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 925–1,105 | 1,015 | 2 | $1,300–1,350 | $1,327.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 930–1,160 | 1,011 | 4 | $1,400–1,825 | $1,615.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,025–1,110 | 1,068 | 2 | $1,675–1,700 | $1,688 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015–1,035 | 1,025 | 2 | $1,675–1,700 | $1,687.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 735–1,005 | 852 | 3 | $1,500–1,900 | $1,689.24 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 615–790 | 695 | 3 | $1,575–1,900 | $1,763.37 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 4 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $380.00–387.00 | $383.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $365.00–367.00 | $366.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 554 | 4 | $340.00–355.00 | $351.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 611 | 9 | $322.00–325.00 | $324.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 693 | 2 | $316.00–317.00 | $316.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $310.00–312.00 | $311.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 456 | 6 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 533 | 5 | $357.00–360.00 | $358.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 566 | 9 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 636 | 12 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 680 | 22 | $321.00–325.00 | $321.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $320.00–350.00 | $335.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $290.00–305.00 | $297.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $280.00–305.00 | $292.72 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 4 | $400.00–405.00 | $403.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $325.00–345.00 | $337.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $280.00–282.00 | $281.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 450–500 | 453 | 3 | $407.00 | $407.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $377.00–400.00 | $387.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $315.00–370.00 | $335.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 277 | 4 | $470.00–485.00 | $481.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 584 | 5 | $355.00–362.00 | $360.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 5 | $340.00–342.00 | $341.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 838 | 2 | $297.00–317.00 | $306.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,035 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 462 | 5 | $410.00–420.00 | $417.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 512 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 565 | 9 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 678 | 31 | $347.00–349.00 | $348.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 746 | 14 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 6 | $425.00–450.00 | $429.17 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 860 | 860 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 770 | 770 | 1 | $1,925 | $1,925 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 665 | 665 | 1 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 635 | 635 | 1 | $1,725 | $1,725 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 905 | 905 | 2 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 675 | 675 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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 | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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