Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Report date Sep 23, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:40 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, East Tennessee Livestock Center - Sweetwater, TN (AMS_2067)
Sep 23Sale shown
269Head sold
Wed, Oct 7Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold 8.00 to 16.00 lower with slaughter bulls 3.00 higher. No comparisons available for feeder classes due to limited comparable receipts.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $380.00–425.00 | $402.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $334.00–335.00 | $334.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 810 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 3 | $410.00–420.00 | $413.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 2 | $425.00–435.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 9 | $370.00–405.00 | $386.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 8 | $349.00–382.50 | $366.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $332.50–345.00 | $339.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 22 | $317.50–340.00 | $329.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 6 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 8 | $300.00–314.00 | $306.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $279.00–290.00 | $284.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 9 | $360.00–376.00 | $371.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $350.00–371.00 | $357.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 15 | $325.00–340.00 | $332.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 14 | $315.00–329.00 | $323.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 8 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 788 | 2 | $291.00 | $291.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,435 | 1,293 | 9 | $141.00–152.00 | $147.37 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 980–1,280 | 1,151 | 4 | $158.00–165.00 | $161.14 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,310–1,680 | 1,488 | 10 | $140.50–155.00 | $147.93 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 805–1,675 | 1,248 | 3 | $131.50–140.00 | $135.71 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,190–2,035 | 1,732 | 10 | $183.00–195.00 | $189.00 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingHeavy Weight | 2,210 | 2,210 | 1 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 2 | $3,000–3,150 | $3,075 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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) | 2 | $2,350–2,500 | $2,425 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,200–2,350 | $2,275 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,450–2,750 | $2,662.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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- East TN Livestock Center Inc.
- Sale day
- Wednesday
- Phone
- (423) 337-6186
- Address
- 2121 Hwy 11 N., Sweetwater, TN 37874
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