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Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Report date Sep 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
Sep 29Sale shown
1,239Head sold
Tue, Oct 13Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, feeder steers weighing up to 700 lbs. sold 10.00 to 20.00 lower with those weighing over 700 lbs. mostly steady. Feeder heifers sold 5.00 to 15.00 lower with feeder bulls weighing up to 400 lbs. sharply higher and those weighing over 400 lbs. 5.00 to 15.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 5.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 313 | 3 | $420.00–440.00 | $431.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 19 | $395.00–445.00 | $414.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 16 | $355.00–395.00 | $372.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 26 | $347.50–365.00 | $356.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 25 | $335.00–370.00 | $347.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 17 | $317.50–340.00 | $323.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 39 | $305.00–326.00 | $315.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 13 | $307.50–320.00 | $313.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 2 | $310.00–312.50 | $311.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $335.00–340.00 | $338.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 612 | 10 | $297.50–302.50 | $298.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 688 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 253 | 2 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 250–300 | 265 | 5 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 561 | 5 | $350.00–375.00 | $357.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 615 | 13 | $329.00–331.00 | $329.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 681 | 20 | $323.00–327.50 | $324.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 722 | 3 | $310.00–315.00 | $311.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 757 | 64 | $323.50 | $323.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 842 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 274 | 5 | $590.00–630.00 | $612.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 304 | 7 | $550.00–605.00 | $558.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 371 | 9 | $435.00–485.00 | $458.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 21 | $400.00–435.00 | $411.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 9 | $392.50–425.00 | $404.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 25 | $335.00–367.50 | $352.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 31 | $320.00–355.00 | $332.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 8 | $310.00–345.00 | $327.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 661 | 7 | $305.00–320.00 | $314.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 726 | 17 | $290.00–310.00 | $297.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 767 | 14 | $290.00–299.00 | $293.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 802 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $302.50–305.00 | $303.74 |
| Small · 1 | 250–300 | 287 | 4 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Small · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 236 | 3 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $455.00–490.00 | $470.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 9 | $420.00–465.00 | $442.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 20 | $395.00–420.00 | $407.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 23 | $370.00–420.00 | $386.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 589 | 19 | $355.00–370.00 | $360.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 15 | $335.00–345.00 | $338.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 5 | $324.00–331.00 | $327.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 40 | $321.00–346.00 | $339.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 467 | 6 | $430.00–465.00 | $438.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 569 | 12 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 603 | 5 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 669 | 4 | $338.00–344.00 | $340.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 719 | 9 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 795 | 5 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 820 | 3 | $321.00–322.00 | $321.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 880 | 4 | $317.50–319.00 | $317.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 940 | 111 | $306.00–314.50 | $310.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 4 | $315.00–329.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 300–350 | 345 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 350–400 | 357 | 4 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 900–950 | 935 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Small · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 550 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
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) | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 815 | 815 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,250–1,350 | 1,300 | 2 | $2,125–2,375 | $2,254.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,170–1,600 | 1,366 | 5 | $2,400–2,750 | $2,600.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990 | 990 | 1 | $1,725 | $1,725 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 865 | 865 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 835 | 835 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 975–1,050 | 1,013 | 2 | $2,050–2,250 | $2,153.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 820–1,165 | 993 | 2 | $2,090–2,215 | $2,163.36 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 975–1,405 | 1,199 | 11 | $139.50–155.00 | $149.97 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305–1,695 | 1,498 | 8 | $143.50–149.00 | $145.57 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,300 | 1,161 | 5 | $133.00–143.00 | $135.97 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 985–1,240 | 1,148 | 3 | $120.00–129.50 | $124.16 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,340–2,120 | 1,822 | 7 | $179.00–190.00 | $184.07 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,355–1,735 | 1,572 | 3 | $194.00–201.00 | $196.92 |
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 | $4,000 | $4,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 3 | $3,050–3,600 | $3,416.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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