Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Report date Sep 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 16, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, East Tennessee Livestock Center - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2067)
Sep 16Sale shown
164Head sold
Wed, Oct 7Next sale
WednesdaySale day
**No market trends available due to limited comparable receipts.
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 | 1,370–1,460 | 1,412 | 3 | $151.50–161.00 | $154.94 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,255–1,495 | 1,368 | 8 | $159.00–172.00 | $163.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,160 | 1,005 | 5 | $134.00–149.00 | $140.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,060–1,240 | 1,150 | 2 | $159.00–160.00 | $159.46 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 895–1,140 | 978 | 4 | $120.00–130.00 | $124.62 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,245–1,975 | 1,627 | 7 | $179.00–194.00 | $185.80 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,745 | 1,745 | 1 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 3 | $322.50–330.00 | $327.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 6 | $310.00–325.00 | $317.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 2 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 732 | 3 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 517 | 4 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 595 | 9 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 716 | 5 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $332.00–335.00 | $333.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 4 | $317.00–320.00 | $319.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $295.00–302.00 | $298.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 854 | 3 | $272.00–280.00 | $274.67 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 10 | $360.00–390.00 | $374.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $330.00–335.00 | $333.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 601 | 4 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 707 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 940 | 3 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
The barn
About East Tennessee Livestock Center
- Listed as
- East TN Livestock Center Inc.
- Sale day
- Wednesday
- Phone
- (423) 337-6186
- Address
- 2121 Hwy 11 N., Sweetwater, TN 37874
- Directions
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