Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Report date Jul 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
Jul 21Sale shown
743Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, feeder steers sold steady to 15.00 lower, with feeder heifers 5.00 to 20.00 lower and feeder bulls 5.00 to 40.00 lower. Decline in feeder cattle prices due to continued downturn in the futures market and lighter demand due to extreme heat. Regarding slaughter classes- breaker and boning cows sold 3.00 to 6.00 lower, with lean cows steady and bulls 1.00 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 | 279 | 4 | $445.00–450.00 | $446.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 4 | $435.00–450.00 | $443.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 19 | $425.00–455.00 | $433.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 22 | $405.00–435.00 | $417.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 32 | $400.00–415.00 | $408.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 25 | $372.50–390.00 | $379.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 25 | $352.50–380.00 | $363.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $335.00–342.00 | $339.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 3 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 387 | 3 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $356.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 717 | 2 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 508 | 10 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 636 | 19 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 276 | 4 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $470.00–520.00 | $488.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 369 | 19 | $465.00–505.00 | $482.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 14 | $440.00–485.00 | $465.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 29 | $400.00–435.00 | $415.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 8 | $370.00–390.00 | $378.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 5 | $370.00–390.00 | $377.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 18 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 686 | 8 | $300.00–330.00 | $311.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 729 | 4 | $270.00–290.00 | $281.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $345.00–355.00 | $350.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $475.00–530.00 | $502.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 5 | $460.00–495.00 | $470.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 9 | $420.00–450.00 | $429.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 507 | 4 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 579 | 7 | $395.00–415.00 | $405.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 13 | $350.00–390.00 | $368.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 14 | $330.00–343.00 | $341.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 405 | 6 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 586 | 8 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 719 | 5 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 766 | 7 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 876 | 3 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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) | 1,435 | 1,435 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,585 | 1,585 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 815–1,075 | 945 | 2 | $2,400–2,450 | $2,421.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,095–1,335 | 1,233 | 4 | $2,750–3,550 | $3,061.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,150–1,625 | 1,388 | 3 | $3,250–3,950 | $3,542.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,375 | 1,375 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 970–1,440 | 1,219 | 27 | $178.00–191.50 | $185.22 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 880–1,610 | 1,231 | 4 | $193.00–210.00 | $199.06 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,105–1,285 | 1,195 | 2 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,225–1,605 | 1,427 | 14 | $176.50–190.00 | $182.79 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,220–1,595 | 1,408 | 2 | $173.50–174.50 | $174.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 775–1,205 | 982 | 10 | $164.00–177.00 | $169.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 960–1,020 | 990 | 2 | $154.00–159.00 | $156.58 |
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 | $3,700 | $3,700 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,280–2,110 | 1,711 | 17 | $216.00–235.00 | $225.81 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,780–1,860 | 1,820 | 2 | $244.00–251.00 | $247.58 |
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) | 815–845 | 830 | 2 | $2,350–2,500 | $2,426.36 |
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