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Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Report date Aug 11, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 11, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
Aug 11Sale shown
1,171Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, feeder steers sold 1.00 to 5.00 lower with exception of those weighing up to 450 lbs. sharply lower and 6-weights 10.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 10.00 higher and feeder bulls weighing up to 400 lbs. sold sharply lower with 4-weights 10.00 to 20.00 higher and those weighing over 500 lbs. 5.00 lower. Regarding slaughter classes- breaker cows sold 2.00 higher, with boning and lean cows 1.00 to 4.00 lower, and bulls steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 5 | $490.00–560.00 | $514.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $495.00–560.00 | $517.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 16 | $455.00–505.00 | $484.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 10 | $430.00–445.00 | $438.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 8 | $380.00–415.00 | $394.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 18 | $370.00–405.00 | $391.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 3 | $370.00–390.00 | $381.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 4 | $335.00–375.00 | $360.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 726 | 10 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 363 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 571 | 7 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 640 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $310.00–322.50 | $318.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $530.00–540.00 | $533.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 453 | 3 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 6 | $470.00–525.00 | $493.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 7 | $445.00–490.00 | $463.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 8 | $420.00–455.00 | $429.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 31 | $410.00–445.00 | $425.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 15 | $415.00–420.00 | $418.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 21 | $390.00–407.00 | $399.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 13 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 24 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 758 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 9 | $319.00–322.50 | $319.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 980 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 360 | 5 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 460 | 6 | $465.00–470.00 | $465.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 509 | 5 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 594 | 38 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 672 | 25 | $377.50–412.50 | $389.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 708 | 98 | $350.00–395.75 | $389.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 813 | 14 | $331.00–337.50 | $334.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 874 | 5 | $325.00–342.50 | $329.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 905 | 4 | $321.00–335.00 | $324.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,000 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 12 | $445.00–500.00 | $457.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 7 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 23 | $425.00–455.00 | $441.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 18 | $415.00–435.00 | $430.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 32 | $390.00–415.00 | $403.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 25 | $345.00–375.00 | $361.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 611 | 27 | $337.50–365.00 | $352.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 677 | 9 | $324.00–337.50 | $327.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 762 | 24 | $314.00–317.50 | $314.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 2 | $275.00–285.00 | $279.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $400.00–412.50 | $406.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 583 | 3 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 613 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 486 | 5 | $450.00–465.00 | $453.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 532 | 10 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 564 | 31 | $384.00–410.00 | $403.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 635 | 82 | $370.00–376.50 | $375.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 661 | 9 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 806 | 4 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 915 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $403.00 | $403.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Small · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 440 | 5 | $427.50 | $427.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 885–1,015 | 950 | 2 | $2,550–2,600 | $2,573.29 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 970–1,470 | 1,207 | 23 | $174.00–193.50 | $182.63 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,070–1,435 | 1,246 | 6 | $195.00–205.00 | $199.66 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,185–1,830 | 1,528 | 19 | $171.50–189.00 | $180.86 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,360–1,435 | 1,398 | 2 | $165.00–167.00 | $166.03 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 865–1,260 | 1,033 | 10 | $159.00–178.00 | $164.79 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 950 | 950 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,390–2,165 | 1,776 | 15 | $217.00–236.00 | $224.06 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,800–1,865 | 1,833 | 2 | $242.00–249.00 | $245.56 |
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) | 2 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,220–1,515 | 1,368 | 2 | $3,150–3,250 | $3,205.39 |
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) | 870 | 870 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 735 | 735 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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