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Cattle sale, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Report date Jun 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 3, 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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TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, feeder heifers weighing up to 550 lbs. sold 5.00 higher with those weighing over 550 lbs. 8.00 lower. Feeder bulls sold unevenly steady with no comparisons available for feeder steers due to limited comparable receipts. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 to 9.00 lower with slaughter bulls 2.00 to 3.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 8 | $460.00–500.00 | $477.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 19 | $440.00–480.00 | $462.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 16 | $430.00–467.50 | $449.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 36 | $400.00–435.00 | $418.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 19 | $405.00–430.00 | $414.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 19 | $375.00–395.00 | $384.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 10 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $330.00–355.00 | $340.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 738 | 8 | $322.50–325.00 | $324.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 824 | 6 | $315.00–317.50 | $315.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 526 | 5 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 785 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $430.00–450.00 | $439.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $377.50–405.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $380.00–395.00 | $388.52 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $355.00–370.00 | $362.46 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 294 | 4 | $610.00–660.00 | $647.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 15 | $515.00–575.00 | $556.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 7 | $505.00–540.00 | $529.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 15 | $470.00–500.00 | $483.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 9 | $440.00–495.00 | $468.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 38 | $420.00–460.00 | $442.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $350.00–353.00 | $351.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $330.00–353.00 | $337.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 437 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 360 | 3 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 601 | 3 | $410.00–420.00 | $416.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 722 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 13 | $570.00–620.00 | $594.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 5 | $530.00–590.00 | $553.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $497.50–510.00 | $501.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 11 | $470.00–490.00 | $476.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 12 | $420.00–460.00 | $439.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 8 | $410.00–445.00 | $427.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 16 | $390.00–415.00 | $407.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 3 | $345.00–353.00 | $350.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 500–550 | 522 | 6 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $435.00–455.00 | $443.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 636 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Small · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 3 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1 | $3,275 | $3,275 |
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) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965–1,345 | 1,169 | 5 | $2,500–3,125 | $2,748.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,300–1,450 | 1,375 | 2 | $2,250–3,250 | $2,777.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 850–1,100 | 928 | 4 | $2,300–2,825 | $2,516.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020–1,250 | 1,142 | 3 | $2,450–3,150 | $2,759.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,130–1,380 | 1,230 | 3 | $2,775–3,650 | $3,232.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 955 | 955 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 780–1,165 | 974 | 8 | $1,980–2,400 | $2,163.66 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 755 | 755 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,450 | 1,217 | 10 | $170.00–189.00 | $180.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,065–1,410 | 1,279 | 6 | $190.00–199.00 | $195.37 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,270–1,490 | 1,418 | 6 | $174.00–185.00 | $179.81 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850 | 850 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 915 | 915 | 1 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 965–2,015 | 1,529 | 9 | $210.00–227.50 | $217.64 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingLight Weight | 900–1,165 | 1,033 | 2 | $209.00–218.00 | $214.08 |
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 | $2,525 | $2,525 |
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