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Cattle sale, Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Report date Jun 23, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 24, 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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986Head sold
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Compared to last week, feeder steers sold 10.00 to 20.00 higher with feeder heifers and bulls unevenly steady. Lower-quality offerings for feeder cattle was noted for unweaned calves. Regarding slaughter cattle- breaker and boning cows sold 4.00 to 5.00 lower, with lean cows 2.00 higher, and bulls mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 9 | $500.00–535.00 | $515.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 457 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $445.00–485.00 | $463.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 9 | $415.00–455.00 | $439.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 7 | $400.00–420.00 | $415.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 777 | 2 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 2 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 417 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 500 | 3 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 573 | 6 | $470.00–481.00 | $479.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 601 | 12 | $464.00–467.00 | $465.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 662 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 710 | 18 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 950–1,000 | 993 | 53 | $334.75 | $334.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 1,050–1,100 | 1,095 | 47 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 550–600 | 556 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Small · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Small · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 244 | 4 | $650.00–740.00 | $672.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $540.00–610.00 | $573.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 406 | 3 | $530.00–545.00 | $540.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 5 | $420.00–450.00 | $430.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 14 | $430.00–465.00 | $439.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 12 | $392.50–435.00 | $408.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $372.50–380.00 | $376.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 4 | $357.50–370.00 | $361.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 727 | 5 | $317.50–330.00 | $321.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 511 | 3 | $410.00–415.00 | $413.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 4 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $509.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $490.00–495.00 | $493.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $425.00–450.00 | $441.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 22 | $415.00–445.00 | $433.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 15 | $400.00–415.00 | $409.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 20 | $375.00–405.00 | $392.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 8 | $345.00–352.50 | $348.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 5 | $332.50–337.50 | $335.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 742 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 321 | 3 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 427 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 512 | 2 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 643 | 3 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 676 | 12 | $342.50–355.00 | $345.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 764 | 7 | $332.50–335.00 | $334.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 879 | 16 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 945 | 54 | $320.50 | $320.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $2,575 | $2,575 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,105–1,385 | 1,287 | 6 | $2,850–3,550 | $3,001.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,230–1,385 | 1,318 | 4 | $2,350–3,450 | $2,787.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,230–1,380 | 1,305 | 2 | $2,850–3,300 | $3,087.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,105–1,485 | 1,292 | 6 | $2,950–3,925 | $3,355.40 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 755 | 755 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 915 | 915 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 950–1,105 | 1,028 | 2 | $2,550–3,000 | $2,791.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 925–1,555 | 1,220 | 77 | $173.00–195.00 | $184.55 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,015–1,505 | 1,190 | 13 | $197.50–209.00 | $202.43 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 945–1,900 | 1,463 | 43 | $170.00–195.00 | $182.33 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,285–1,550 | 1,409 | 7 | $197.50–209.00 | $202.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,310–1,535 | 1,451 | 4 | $163.00–167.00 | $165.81 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 810–1,340 | 1,054 | 24 | $160.00–179.00 | $171.22 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,250–1,600 | 1,425 | 2 | $180.50–181.00 | $180.72 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,515–2,085 | 1,753 | 15 | $219.00–238.00 | $230.18 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,670–2,135 | 1,873 | 6 | $240.00–260.00 | $245.43 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs 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) | 1 | $3,975 | $3,975 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $3,975 | $3,975 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,300–3,500 | $3,400 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $4,025–4,550 | $4,275 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 3 | $3,400–3,950 | $3,766.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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