Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Report date Apr 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Trenton Regional Stockyards - Trenton, TN (AMS_3903)
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320Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
This sale was not reported last week. Therefor no trends could be established.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $555.00–580.00 | $559.09 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 5 | $495.00–520.00 | $508.95 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 8 | $440.00–460.00 | $453.23 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $397.00 | $397.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 447 | 3 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $645.00 | $645.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $400.00–430.00 | $414.85 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $635.00 | $635.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 392 | 3 | $520.00–540.00 | $533.36 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 14 | $470.00–510.00 | $507.11 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 2 | $465.00–480.00 | $472.46 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 6 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 634 | 4 | $360.00–390.00 | $367.28 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $315.00–316.00 | $315.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 350–400 | 357 | 3 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 745 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $395.00–417.50 | $405.95 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $612.50 | $612.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 654 | 4 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $635.00 | $635.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 4 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
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| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 880–1,160 | 1,074 | 6 | $162.00–169.00 | $166.19 |
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| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,010–1,515 | 1,263 | 2 | $178.00–181.00 | $179.20 |
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| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,165–1,665 | 1,375 | 3 | $173.00–180.00 | $176.67 |
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| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 890–1,180 | 1,003 | 5 | $151.00–163.00 | $156.15 |
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Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| YG 1 · High dressing | 2,170 | 2,170 | 1 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
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| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,575 | 1,575 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,095–1,415 | 1,251 | 8 | $3,600–4,300 | $3,931.94 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,045–1,325 | 1,197 | 5 | $3,600–4,200 | $3,832.58 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,110–1,180 | 1,145 | 2 | $2,900–3,100 | $3,003.06 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035–1,215 | 1,125 | 2 | $3,300–3,400 | $3,346 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 990 | 990 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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| Small · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,225–1,585 | 1,317 | 6 | $3,700–4,400 | $4,057.50 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,245–1,485 | 1,321 | 4 | $4,550–4,700 | $4,604.21 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,125–1,530 | 1,329 | 5 | $3,700–4,800 | $4,519.41 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,480 | 1,480 | 2 | $5,050–6,200 | $5,625 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,020–1,290 | 1,196 | 4 | $3,400–3,700 | $3,556.32 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,110–1,235 | 1,163 | 6 | $3,400–3,900 | $3,750.64 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,075–1,385 | 1,248 | 3 | $3,500–3,600 | $3,545.86 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,230–1,710 | 1,470 | 2 | $4,200–4,700 | $4,490.82 |
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| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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| Medium and Large · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,115–1,280 | 1,215 | 3 | $2,600–3,400 | $2,920.23 |
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Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
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| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,070–1,285 | 1,153 | 3 | $175.00–250.00 | $208.85 |
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Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
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| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,155 | 1,155 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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