Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
Aug 18Sale shown
581Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week and based on a lighter test this week, feeder steers sold 10.00 to 25.00 lower with instances of 40.00 lower, and feeder heifers sold 10.00 to 40.00 lower. Regarding feeder bulls- 4-weights sold 55.00 to 85.00 lower, with 5 and 6-weights 15.00 to 50.00 lower, and 7-weights 5.00 to 15.00 higher. Regarding slaughter classes- breaker and lean cows sold 2.00 to 4.00 lower with boning cows and bulls 11.00 to 12.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 4 | $500.00–540.00 | $530.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $470.00–550.00 | $509.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 7 | $450.00–470.00 | $454.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 8 | $370.00–440.00 | $393.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 13 | $350.00–390.00 | $367.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 12 | $330.00–390.00 | $352.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 9 | $330.00–385.00 | $365.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 13 | $320.00–355.00 | $328.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 3 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 724 | 7 | $310.00–320.00 | $316.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 771 | 4 | $300.00–311.00 | $302.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 510 | 5 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 507 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.45 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.52 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Small · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $400.00–430.00 | $414.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 10 | $400.00–425.00 | $422.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 14 | $392.50–437.50 | $422.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 14 | $395.00–403.00 | $401.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 25 | $350.00–395.00 | $369.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 24 | $327.50–350.00 | $338.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 11 | $312.50–325.00 | $317.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 8 | $310.00–337.50 | $322.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 9 | $300.00–319.00 | $313.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 839 | 5 | $296.00–297.50 | $296.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 410 | 4 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 532 | 4 | $330.00–335.00 | $333.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 500–550 | 503 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 561 | 7 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 818 | 8 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 889 | 5 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $420.00–480.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 6 | $400.00–430.00 | $421.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 19 | $370.00–405.00 | $388.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 11 | $375.00–410.00 | $394.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 641 | 4 | $341.00–365.00 | $346.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 6 | $342.50–360.00 | $351.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 400–450 | 432 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 395 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 533 | 6 | $420.00–450.00 | $424.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 628 | 7 | $370.00–392.50 | $389.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 5 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 703 | 3 | $340.00–343.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,435 | 1,435 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 930–1,160 | 1,045 | 2 | $2,525–2,900 | $2,691.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,120–1,345 | 1,223 | 5 | $2,500–3,700 | $3,085.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,040–1,405 | 1,269 | 6 | $2,200–4,050 | $2,773.11 |
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) | 880 | 880 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,495 | 1,217 | 24 | $162.00–181.50 | $170.31 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,110–1,565 | 1,338 | 2 | $189.00–191.50 | $190.46 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,325–1,890 | 1,604 | 5 | $171.00–182.50 | $178.22 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,505 | 1,505 | 1 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,145–1,470 | 1,350 | 3 | $157.00–159.00 | $157.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 910–1,195 | 1,088 | 4 | $155.00–168.50 | $160.62 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
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 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 995–1,295 | 1,145 | 2 | $2,650–3,175 | $2,946.89 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,755–2,165 | 1,933 | 6 | $207.00–220.00 | $213.08 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingHeavy Weight | 2,270 | 2,270 | 1 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 835–1,255 | 1,050 | 4 | $1,680–2,260 | $2,034.29 |
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