Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Report date Aug 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:10 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Trenton Regional Stockyards - Trenton, TN (AMS_3903)
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106Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
No trends could be established due to a lack of comparable receipts.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 980–1,130 | 1,066 | 5 | $164.00–176.00 | $171.90 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,580 | 1,580 | 1 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,285 | 1,155 | 2 | $145.00–162.00 | $152.54 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 6 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015 | 1,015 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 533 | 10 | $377.00–392.00 | $387.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 577 | 8 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $325.00–385.00 | $369.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 532 | 8 | $345.00–372.00 | $354.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 406 | 5 | $440.00–455.00 | $451.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 576 | 7 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $402.00–405.00 | $403.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
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