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Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Report date May 26, 2026 · Published by USDA May 27, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
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Compared to last week, feeder heifers weighing up to 600 lbs. sold sharply lower with those weighing over 600 lbs. mostly steady. Feeder bulls weighing up to 550 lbs. sold unevenly steady with those weighing over 550 lbs. sharply lower. No market trends could be established for feeder steers due to limited comparable receipts, but a lower undertone was noted. Lower-quality feeder offerings was noted along with significant discounts on feeders carrying excess flesh. Slaughter cows sold 4.00 to 11.00 higher with strong demand noted, and slaughter bulls sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 940 | 940 | 1 | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075–1,130 | 1,093 | 3 | $2,850–2,950 | $2,884.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,090–1,570 | 1,267 | 3 | $2,600–3,450 | $2,967.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045–1,380 | 1,217 | 9 | $2,950–3,550 | $3,216.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,110–1,610 | 1,318 | 4 | $2,900–4,250 | $3,584.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $525.00–530.00 | $527.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 6 | $520.00–575.00 | $542.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 459 | 4 | $500.00–570.00 | $542.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 29 | $435.00–485.00 | $474.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 12 | $422.50–440.00 | $437.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 9 | $395.00–420.00 | $409.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 7 | $370.00–400.00 | $381.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 4 | $325.00–355.00 | $341.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 763 | 5 | $344.00–350.00 | $347.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 878 | 4 | $325.00–335.00 | $332.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $320.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $455.00–465.00 | $461.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 565 | 4 | $400.00–407.50 | $405.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $635.00 | $635.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 391 | 8 | $565.00–580.00 | $578.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 565 | 6 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $472.50 | $472.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 4 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 384 | 9 | $440.00–465.00 | $454.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 15 | $420.00–460.00 | $441.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 30 | $410.00–431.00 | $421.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 7 | $400.00–415.00 | $409.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 14 | $380.00–401.00 | $391.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 609 | 6 | $375.00–387.00 | $379.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 5 | $347.50–357.50 | $353.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 729 | 5 | $330.00–335.00 | $331.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 782 | 7 | $325.00–335.00 | $330.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 872 | 3 | $305.00–330.00 | $318.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 532 | 6 | $380.00–387.50 | $385.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 590 | 3 | $355.00–365.00 | $358.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 628 | 3 | $350.00–367.50 | $360.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 365 | 6 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 502 | 8 | $420.00–427.50 | $425.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 826 | 7 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 850–900 | 879 | 5 | $280.00–285.00 | $284.03 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $390.00–412.50 | $401.06 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Small · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 223 | 3 | $640.00–680.00 | $667.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $650.00–740.00 | $685.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 6 | $500.00–580.00 | $537.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 4 | $515.00–540.00 | $522.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 11 | $475.00–490.00 | $481.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $440.00–460.00 | $450.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 6 | $400.00–440.00 | $419.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $386.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 722 | 3 | $320.00–347.50 | $330.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $460.00–470.00 | $463.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 482 | 7 | $450.00–457.50 | $455.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $400.00–420.00 | $408.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Small · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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) | 895 | 895 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 825 | 825 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 877–1,205 | 943 | 5 | $2,900–3,100 | $3,048.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 935–1,290 | 1,113 | 2 | $2,750–3,400 | $3,126.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 793 | 793 | 5 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 820 | 820 | 2 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 760 | 760 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 730 | 730 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,020–1,255 | 1,138 | 2 | $2,500–2,850 | $2,693.08 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,035–1,410 | 1,190 | 17 | $178.00–194.00 | $185.29 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,100–1,415 | 1,296 | 9 | $198.00–212.00 | $204.76 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,140–1,735 | 1,405 | 10 | $183.00–196.00 | $188.39 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,275–1,380 | 1,328 | 2 | $199.00–201.00 | $200.04 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 935–1,155 | 1,050 | 8 | $165.00–173.00 | $169.01 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 905 | 905 | 1 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,300–1,970 | 1,744 | 7 | $213.00–229.00 | $221.67 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,525–2,060 | 1,801 | 6 | $240.00–247.00 | $242.66 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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