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Cattle sale, Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Report date Jun 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 16, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
Jun 16Sale shown
779Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week and based on a lighter test this week, feeder steers weighing up to 600 lbs. sold 10.00 to 15.00 lower with those weighing over 600 lbs. unevenly steady. Feeder heifers weighing up to 450 lbs. sold 5.00 to 10.00 lower with those weighing over 450 lbs. mostly steady, and feeder bulls sold sharply lower. Slaughter cows sold 1.00 to 4.00 higher with slaughter bulls 10.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 3 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 13 | $460.00–485.00 | $472.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 481 | 13 | $450.00–491.00 | $461.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 538 | 11 | $430.00–465.00 | $438.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 14 | $420.00–435.00 | $425.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 644 | 5 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 4 | $380.00–385.00 | $383.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 726 | 4 | $350.00–370.00 | $357.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 665 | 3 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 402 | 7 | $515.00–525.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 617 | 10 | $430.00–435.00 | $431.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 664 | 7 | $400.00–420.00 | $412.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 713 | 6 | $372.50–387.50 | $380.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 786 | 17 | $358.00–367.50 | $366.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 801 | 7 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 915 | 22 | $346.75 | $346.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 950–1,000 | 970 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 302 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Small · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 218 | 2 | $540.00–545.00 | $542.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 4 | $520.00–540.00 | $532.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 7 | $480.00–505.00 | $491.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 7 | $435.00–470.00 | $451.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 13 | $430.00–455.00 | $443.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 37 | $410.00–445.00 | $428.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 19 | $400.00–417.50 | $411.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 15 | $375.00–397.00 | $389.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 15 | $350.00–375.00 | $365.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 729 | 5 | $335.00–340.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 422 | 6 | $465.00–485.00 | $475.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 452 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 609 | 5 | $385.00–400.00 | $389.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 776 | 19 | $335.00–337.50 | $335.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $570.00–580.00 | $573.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 9 | $500.00–580.00 | $530.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 10 | $445.00–490.00 | $470.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 16 | $420.00–467.50 | $431.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 14 | $420.00–450.00 | $434.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 11 | $400.00–435.00 | $420.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 654 | 4 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 594 | 6 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1 | $3,175 | $3,175 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 975 | 975 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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) | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,320–1,455 | 1,388 | 2 | $2,800–3,250 | $3,035.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,060–1,155 | 1,108 | 2 | $2,400–2,750 | $2,582.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,070–1,405 | 1,209 | 4 | $2,850–3,500 | $3,147.60 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 870 | 870 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Slaughter Cattle: Dairy Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 890–1,080 | 957 | 3 | $162.00–169.00 | $166.18 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 960–1,445 | 1,139 | 15 | $180.00–195.00 | $188.80 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 910–1,520 | 1,255 | 4 | $198.00–215.00 | $207.98 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,190–1,590 | 1,406 | 10 | $180.00–195.00 | $191.05 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,160 | 1,059 | 5 | $162.50–174.00 | $169.27 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 915–1,140 | 1,028 | 2 | $182.00–185.00 | $183.34 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $4,900 | $4,900 | ||
| Small and Medium · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,455–2,230 | 1,825 | 13 | $225.00–234.00 | $230.28 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,750–2,040 | 1,899 | 4 | $240.00–250.00 | $244.57 |
Slaughter Cattle: Dairy Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
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