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Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Report date Sep 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
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Compared to last week, feeder steers weighing up to 450 lbs. sold mostly steady, with those weighing 450 to 650 lbs. 15.00 to 35.00 higher with strong demand noted, and those weighing over 650 lbs. 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers weighing up to 500 lbs. sold 10.00 higher with strong demand noted and those weighing over 500 lbs. mostly steady. Feeder bulls sold 5.00 to 15.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 10.00 to 15.00 lower with weak demand and slaughter bulls remained mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $430.00–500.00 | $449.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 20 | $390.00–430.00 | $406.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $365.00–385.00 | $377.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 14 | $355.00–365.00 | $361.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 19 | $339.00–355.00 | $351.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 13 | $330.00–346.00 | $338.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 3 | $325.00–330.00 | $328.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 862 | 3 | $317.50–320.00 | $319.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,030 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 621 | 3 | $391.00–400.00 | $396.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 677 | 7 | $370.00–382.50 | $377.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 774 | 9 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 889 | 16 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 902 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 1,050–1,100 | 1,052 | 50 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 466 | 3 | $370.00–375.00 | $371.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $335.00–370.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 450–500 | 452 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 650–700 | 686 | 3 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 4 | $400.00–425.00 | $407.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 19 | $370.00–405.00 | $384.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 22 | $352.50–372.50 | $362.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 21 | $343.00–365.00 | $355.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 17 | $330.00–345.00 | $339.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 18 | $315.00–330.00 | $322.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 7 | $320.00–327.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 6 | $300.00–310.00 | $306.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 4 | $295.00–300.00 | $298.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 853 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 650 | 44 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 723 | 24 | $317.50–326.00 | $324.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 848 | 7 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 336 | 3 | $430.00–450.00 | $443.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 359 | 9 | $440.00–485.00 | $447.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 8 | $400.00–445.00 | $423.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 14 | $377.50–410.00 | $390.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 13 | $355.00–397.50 | $371.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 13 | $330.00–365.00 | $347.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 17 | $315.00–350.00 | $326.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 4 | $295.00–320.00 | $303.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 781 | 4 | $295.00–300.00 | $297.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.72 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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) | 990–1,340 | 1,130 | 3 | $2,025–2,400 | $2,152.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,380–1,445 | 1,413 | 2 | $2,150–2,850 | $2,508.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $2,475 | $2,475 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150–1,365 | 1,290 | 3 | $2,400–2,650 | $2,514.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 835 | 835 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,230–2,160 | 1,651 | 8 | $183.50–195.00 | $188.60 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,930 | 1,930 | 1 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,420–1,485 | 1,453 | 2 | $170.50–174.00 | $172.29 |
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) · Open | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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 | 820–970 | 892 | 5 | $2,035–2,670 | $2,306.31 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,030–1,445 | 1,251 | 17 | $140.00–155.00 | $146.37 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,185–1,390 | 1,318 | 4 | $161.00–170.00 | $165.95 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,965 | 1,500 | 15 | $140.00–155.00 | $146.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,035–1,250 | 1,144 | 4 | $137.00–148.00 | $143.77 |
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