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Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Report date Apr 15, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 15, 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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Compared to last week, Trends for Feeder Cattle and Slaughter Bulls could not be established due to limited comparable receipts. Slaughter Cows mostly steady. Quality fair to good. Demand moderate.
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 | 257 | 3 | $550.00–590.00 | $566.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 7 | $472.00–520.00 | $506.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $440.00–480.00 | $464.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 8 | $395.00–442.00 | $433.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $372.00–375.00 | $373.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 4 | $475.00–530.00 | $509.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 8 | $465.00–530.00 | $494.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 3 | $470.00–500.00 | $483.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 4 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $425.00–450.00 | $436.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 537 | 9 | $338.00–380.00 | $346.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 727 | 3 | $297.00–307.00 | $303.79 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $412.00–470.00 | $440.65 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $720.00 | $720.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 2 | $630.00–680.00 | $655.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 2 | $640.00–650.00 | $645.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 9 | $397.00–416.00 | $413.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 724 | 4 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 751 | 7 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 935 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 418 | 15 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 502 | 12 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 7 | $440.00–477.00 | $467.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 8 | $510.00–570.00 | $538.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $527.50 | $527.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $475.00–520.00 | $497.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 2 | $378.00–390.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $440.00–490.00 | $465.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $440.00–455.00 | $450.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $415.00–417.00 | $415.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $447.00 | $447.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 920–1,400 | 1,134 | 7 | $168.00–175.00 | $170.98 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,070–1,315 | 1,228 | 3 | $177.00–179.00 | $178.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,070–1,145 | 1,102 | 3 | $156.00–159.00 | $157.69 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,245–1,500 | 1,353 | 4 | $169.00–180.00 | $173.76 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 825–1,275 | 1,050 | 2 | $152.00–158.00 | $155.64 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,745 | 1,745 | 1 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,785–1,790 | 1,788 | 2 | $215.00–224.00 | $219.49 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 905 | 905 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 795 | 795 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 955 | 955 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,255–1,335 | 1,295 | 2 | $2,900–2,950 | $2,925.77 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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