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Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Report date Sep 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 8, 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 heifers sold 10.00 higher with feeder bulls weighing up to 700 lbs. 5.00 higher and those over 700 lbs. sharply higher; however, no comparisons available for feeder steers due to limited comparable receipts. Regarding slaughter classes- breaker cows sold 5.00 lower with no comparisons available for boning and lean cows or bulls due to limited comparable receipts.
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 | 330 | 1 | $447.50 | $447.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $430.00–495.00 | $472.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 6 | $375.00–405.00 | $391.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 506 | 10 | $350.00–400.00 | $375.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 15 | $320.00–365.00 | $344.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 5 | $317.50–335.00 | $324.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 676 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 712 | 4 | $320.00–330.00 | $322.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 960 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 553 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 671 | 9 | $340.00–345.00 | $344.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 770 | 16 | $313.00–324.00 | $321.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 950–1,000 | 954 | 55 | $302.25 | $302.25 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 296 | 5 | $415.00–435.00 | $431.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $370.00–420.00 | $394.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $355.00–375.00 | $363.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 14 | $340.00–360.00 | $347.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 18 | $335.00–350.00 | $341.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 15 | $322.50–347.50 | $333.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 9 | $307.50–325.00 | $320.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 5 | $307.50–310.00 | $308.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 4 | $290.00–311.00 | $300.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 842 | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 517 | 12 | $355.00–365.00 | $362.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 642 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 653 | 15 | $320.00–327.50 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 838 | 11 | $309.00–310.00 | $309.45 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 343 | 3 | $445.00–475.00 | $454.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 387 | 3 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 6 | $425.00–465.00 | $439.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 487 | 6 | $357.50–405.00 | $365.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 15 | $320.00–367.50 | $338.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 13 | $300.00–335.00 | $315.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 12 | $300.00–320.00 | $311.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 676 | 4 | $299.00–307.00 | $304.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 4 | $300.00–303.00 | $301.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 763 | 2 | $285.00–296.00 | $290.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 5 | $270.00–290.00 | $275.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 443 | 3 | $402.50–415.00 | $406.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $300.00–305.00 | $301.73 |
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) | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 940 | 940 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,155–1,325 | 1,240 | 2 | $151.00–158.50 | $154.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,465–1,665 | 1,559 | 6 | $151.00–168.00 | $158.32 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,540–1,880 | 1,710 | 2 | $192.00–206.00 | $198.30 |
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) | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $2,375 | $2,375 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1 | $2,525 | $2,525 |
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 | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $1,845 | $1,845 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,750–3,150 | $2,950 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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