Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Report date Jul 14, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 14, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
Jul 14Sale shown
1,208Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, all classes of feeder cattle sold 5.00 to 25.00 lower, with decline in prices due in part to the recent downturn in the futures market. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 to 10.00 higher with high-quality offerings noted and slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 4 | $485.00–500.00 | $492.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 18 | $430.00–460.00 | $444.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 22 | $420.00–455.00 | $431.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 29 | $415.00–435.00 | $422.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 28 | $390.00–410.00 | $394.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 584 | 31 | $360.00–380.00 | $374.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 14 | $340.00–365.00 | $351.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $332.50–340.00 | $336.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $443.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 461 | 5 | $445.00–450.00 | $449.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 523 | 20 | $420.00–425.00 | $423.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 570 | 13 | $385.00–395.00 | $390.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 762 | 69 | $335.50 | $335.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 810 | 4 | $325.00–330.00 | $328.76 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $500.00–530.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 7 | $495.00–515.00 | $504.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $455.00–475.00 | $469.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 18 | $425.00–460.00 | $446.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 21 | $410.00–430.00 | $425.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 629 | 9 | $360.00–410.00 | $381.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 676 | 11 | $365.00–380.00 | $368.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 762 | 6 | $341.00–360.00 | $352.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 985 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 490 | 5 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 525 | 20 | $465.00–485.00 | $475.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 587 | 9 | $435.00–445.00 | $436.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 620 | 35 | $420.00–447.50 | $436.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 706 | 8 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 792 | 48 | $365.00–367.00 | $366.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 807 | 6 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 870 | 57 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 905 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 950–1,000 | 952 | 56 | $320.00–327.50 | $320.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 950 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 7 | $510.00–540.00 | $527.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 11 | $495.00–535.00 | $519.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 25 | $440.00–505.00 | $462.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 15 | $420.00–440.00 | $428.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 19 | $405.00–450.00 | $416.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 12 | $380.00–400.00 | $389.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 611 | 28 | $350.00–395.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 6 | $340.00–370.00 | $349.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 2 | $300.00–315.00 | $307.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 442 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 470 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 7 | $375.00–395.00 | $388.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 559 | 4 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $465.00–475.00 | $469.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $420.00–435.00 | $426.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 497 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,040–1,070 | 1,055 | 2 | $3,000–4,200 | $3,591.47 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,215–1,230 | 1,223 | 2 | $2,550–3,350 | $2,952.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $2,625 | $2,625 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 930–1,040 | 985 | 2 | $2,400–2,700 | $2,558.38 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,410 | 1,216 | 14 | $179.00–198.00 | $188.32 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,240–1,290 | 1,267 | 3 | $202.00–209.00 | $206.05 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,170–1,815 | 1,494 | 20 | $176.50–199.00 | $189.07 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,205–1,650 | 1,430 | 4 | $205.00–210.00 | $207.15 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,340 | 1,156 | 7 | $164.00–177.00 | $172.51 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 900 | 900 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
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 | $3,250 | $3,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,535–1,820 | 1,683 | 12 | $219.00–237.00 | $226.25 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingHeavy Weight | 2,275–2,345 | 2,310 | 2 | $213.00–215.00 | $214.02 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,410–1,970 | 1,690 | 2 | $240.00–243.00 | $241.25 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,565–1,945 | 1,755 | 2 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
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