Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Report date Apr 29, 2026 · Published by USDA May 6, 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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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $515.00–550.00 | $531.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 7 | $472.00–485.00 | $475.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 542 | 3 | $392.00–430.00 | $417.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 595 | 2 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $442.00 | $442.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
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) | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,050–1,145 | 1,098 | 2 | $2,950–3,000 | $2,973.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990–1,220 | 1,112 | 3 | $1,850–3,050 | $2,401.12 |
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 930 | 930 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 2,205 | 2,205 | 1 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,310 | 1,160 | 11 | $172.00–184.00 | $177.52 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,180–1,530 | 1,342 | 5 | $177.00–182.00 | $179.27 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,195–1,700 | 1,448 | 2 | $186.00–193.00 | $190.11 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,125–1,200 | 1,162 | 3 | $165.00–169.00 | $167.71 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $4,550 | $4,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 950–955 | 953 | 2 | $3,000–3,650 | $3,324.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,450–1,725 | 1,588 | 2 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 800 | 800 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 6 | $545.00–560.00 | $550.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 3 | $390.00–427.00 | $414.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $675.00 | $675.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 5 | $520.00–550.00 | $543.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 453 | 3 | $495.00–522.00 | $512.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $432.00–450.00 | $440.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 3 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 5 | $355.00–380.00 | $369.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 343 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 577 | 7 | $392.00–402.00 | $399.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 627 | 20 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 694 | 67 | $409.50 | $409.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 740 | 4 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 3 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 4 | $475.00–530.00 | $510.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $452.00 | $452.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $380.00–400.00 | $389.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $352.00–362.00 | $355.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
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