Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Report date May 27, 2026 · Published by USDA May 27, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Trenton Regional Stockyards - Trenton, TN (AMS_3903)
May 27Sale shown
265Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week, Slaughter Cows sold steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter Bulls and Feeder Cattle were not well established due to a lack of comparable receipts.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $525.00–550.00 | $541.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 8 | $515.00–540.00 | $530.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 7 | $436.00 | $436.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 19 | $414.00–423.00 | $417.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 624 | 23 | $410.00–422.00 | $420.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 733 | 8 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,093 | 2 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 653 | 15 | $388.00–404.00 | $401.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 950–1,000 | 995 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 337 | 3 | $485.00–525.00 | $497.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 10 | $435.00–525.00 | $515.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $450.00–465.00 | $460.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 600–650 | 647 | 3 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 337 | 3 | $525.00–555.00 | $534.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 6 | $445.00–455.00 | $452.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 9 | $405.00–433.00 | $423.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 4 | $390.00–412.00 | $403.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 593 | 16 | $370.00–400.00 | $377.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 564 | 5 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $470.00–495.00 | $482.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Small · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $375.00–412.00 | $393.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
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) | 1,315–1,345 | 1,330 | 2 | $2,600–4,100 | $3,341.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,465–1,665 | 1,565 | 2 | $3,000–3,350 | $3,163.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,125–1,200 | 1,163 | 2 | $1,950–2,250 | $2,095.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,140 | 1,140 | 2 | $1,950–2,050 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015–1,110 | 1,063 | 2 | $1,800–2,650 | $2,244 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,335 | 1,173 | 10 | $170.00–183.00 | $175.62 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,060–1,375 | 1,219 | 4 | $183.00–187.00 | $185.63 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,280–1,755 | 1,472 | 5 | $172.00–182.00 | $177.16 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 920–1,125 | 1,000 | 4 | $150.00–160.00 | $156.09 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 985 | 985 | 1 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,470–2,820 | 2,145 | 2 | $181.00–196.00 | $190.86 |
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