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Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Report date Aug 4, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 4, 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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Compared to last week, feeder steers sold 5.00 to 25.00 higher, with feeder heifers weighing up to 500 lbs. 5.00 to 20.00 higher and those weighing over 500 lbs. mostly steady, and feeder bulls 15.00 to 25.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady with exception of boning cows 5.00 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 | 319 | 5 | $460.00–490.00 | $473.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 7 | $430.00–455.00 | $442.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 20 | $415.00–445.00 | $430.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 13 | $395.00–425.00 | $406.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 18 | $360.00–387.50 | $376.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 12 | $340.00–365.00 | $352.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 42 | $330.00–347.50 | $332.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 8 | $322.50–332.50 | $326.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 734 | 5 | $315.00–317.00 | $315.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 635 | 6 | $317.50–325.00 | $319.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 668 | 3 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 535 | 5 | $390.00–400.00 | $393.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $400.00–405.00 | $401.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 4 | $385.00–392.50 | $388.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $530.00–540.00 | $536.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $510.00–530.00 | $518.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 14 | $425.00–460.00 | $438.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 23 | $405.00–450.00 | $426.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 9 | $405.00–440.00 | $419.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 25 | $370.00–400.00 | $387.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 17 | $368.00–391.00 | $376.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 5 | $340.00–342.50 | $340.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 781 | 3 | $325.00–327.50 | $325.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 6 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 612 | 8 | $417.00–421.00 | $418.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 710 | 5 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 924 | 56 | $323.25 | $323.25 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 4 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.86 |
| Small · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $305.00–320.00 | $312.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $540.00–610.00 | $575.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 371 | 6 | $480.00–520.00 | $503.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 13 | $445.00–490.00 | $465.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 13 | $400.00–435.00 | $420.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 10 | $385.00–425.00 | $403.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 15 | $387.50–415.00 | $401.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 14 | $360.00–397.50 | $376.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 661 | 4 | $335.00–365.00 | $348.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 733 | 4 | $300.00–310.00 | $302.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 447 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 3 | $380.00–395.00 | $390.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $366.65 |
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) | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 995–1,310 | 1,153 | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,050–1,080 | 1,065 | 2 | $2,700–2,800 | $2,750.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,425–1,767 | 1,615 | 5 | $3,100–4,200 | $3,608.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 975 | 975 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 910 | 910 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,065–1,435 | 1,206 | 19 | $176.00–192.50 | $185.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 945–1,360 | 1,093 | 5 | $194.00–208.00 | $199.21 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,130–1,140 | 1,135 | 2 | $170.00–171.00 | $170.50 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,240–1,770 | 1,530 | 13 | $170.00–186.50 | $178.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 875–1,245 | 1,077 | 15 | $163.00–179.00 | $171.26 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,015–1,070 | 1,033 | 3 | $154.00–160.00 | $157.69 |
Slaughter Cattle: Dairy Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,725 | 1,725 | 1 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,305–2,175 | 1,711 | 15 | $216.00–236.00 | $225.38 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,945 | 1,945 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,345–1,520 | 1,460 | 3 | $205.00–210.00 | $208.12 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs 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 | $3,850 | $3,850 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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