Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Report date Aug 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
Aug 25Sale shown
593Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, feeder heifers weighing up to 550 lbs. sold 35.00 to 40.00 lower with those weighing over 550 lbs. 8.00 lower. Feeder bulls sold unevenly steady with no comparisons available for feeder steers due to limited comparable receipts, but a lower undertone was noted. Slaughter cows sold 9.00 to 10.00 lower with slaughter bulls 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Lower prices of feeder and slaughter cattle coincided with the continued decline in the futures market.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 3 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 411 | 3 | $415.00–460.00 | $430.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $375.00–420.00 | $404.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 553 | 8 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 636 | 9 | $330.00–350.00 | $341.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 676 | 6 | $328.00–342.50 | $331.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 542 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 600 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 943 | 53 | $304.50 | $304.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 950–1,000 | 967 | 4 | $287.50–290.00 | $289.36 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 5 | $405.00–435.00 | $416.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 8 | $430.00–465.00 | $440.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $350.00–395.00 | $371.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 10 | $315.00–365.00 | $336.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 4 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 4 | $320.00–340.00 | $332.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $293.00–297.50 | $295.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $291.00–302.50 | $296.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 483 | 5 | $320.00–330.00 | $323.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 398 | 7 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $320.00–340.00 | $330.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 561 | 5 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $385.00–395.00 | $389.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 6 | $365.00–375.00 | $373.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 17 | $330.00–375.00 | $339.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 6 | $335.00–370.00 | $351.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 10 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 9 | $327.50–345.00 | $340.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 629 | 16 | $300.00–320.00 | $307.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 659 | 7 | $300.00–307.50 | $303.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 711 | 4 | $297.50–300.00 | $299.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 2 | $287.50–292.50 | $289.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 823 | 2 | $290.00–295.00 | $292.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 495 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 880 | 56 | $294.50 | $294.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,200–1,300 | 1,250 | 2 | $2,150–2,250 | $2,202 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150–1,425 | 1,288 | 2 | $2,225–2,625 | $2,446.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,005–1,370 | 1,160 | 4 | $2,350–2,700 | $2,544.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 970–1,560 | 1,192 | 7 | $2,350–3,325 | $2,869.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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) | 860–880 | 870 | 2 | $2,150–2,300 | $2,225.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 995–1,110 | 1,053 | 2 | $1,720–2,085 | $1,912.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 895–1,345 | 1,090 | 11 | $1,745–2,450 | $1,980.83 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,305–1,975 | 1,694 | 6 | $204.00–218.00 | $206.96 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,205–1,495 | 1,313 | 6 | $156.00–168.50 | $161.86 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,300–1,360 | 1,331 | 4 | $180.50–192.50 | $187.87 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,170–1,760 | 1,373 | 9 | $161.00–174.00 | $168.86 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,415–1,420 | 1,418 | 2 | $183.00–188.00 | $185.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressingReturn to Feed | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressingReturn to Feed | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
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 | $3,200 | $3,200 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,575–3,200 | $2,887.50 |
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