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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Report date May 20, 2026 · Published by USDA May 20, 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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227Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week, Breaking and Boning Slaughter Cows sold 2.00-4.00 lower, while Lean Cows sold 2.00 higher. However trends for Feeder Cattle and Slaughter Bulls could not be established due to a lack of comparable receipts.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $710.00 | $710.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 609 | 4 | $385.00–392.00 | $390.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 652 | 5 | $368.00–370.00 | $369.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 743 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 756 | 4 | $328.00–332.00 | $329.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 696 | 4 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $332.00–335.00 | $333.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 550–600 | 590 | 3 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $580.00–620.00 | $605.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $560.00–565.00 | $561.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 4 | $505.00–540.00 | $531.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 3 | $430.00–465.00 | $453.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 5 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 644 | 9 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
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) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 915 | 915 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 965–1,060 | 1,013 | 2 | $2,750–3,250 | $3,011.73 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 975–1,550 | 1,313 | 5 | $2,700–3,000 | $2,807.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 870–1,005 | 942 | 5 | $2,550–2,850 | $2,684.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Small · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 835 | 835 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,050–1,535 | 1,213 | 10 | $162.00–177.00 | $171.92 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,375 | 1,375 | 2 | $180.00–184.00 | $182.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,040–1,605 | 1,332 | 8 | $173.00–180.00 | $176.47 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,220–1,505 | 1,344 | 6 | $180.00–185.00 | $182.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,645 | 1,645 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 865–1,665 | 1,142 | 10 | $144.00–162.00 | $156.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 945–960 | 953 | 2 | $169.00–174.00 | $171.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
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