Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Report date Oct 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 21, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 12:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Trenton Regional Stockyards - Trenton, TN (AMS_3903)
Oct 21Sale shown
289Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week, Slaughter Cows $2.00-$5.00 lower, Feeder Cattle & Slaughter Bulls could not be established due to a lack of comparable data. Quality good, Demand good.
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 | 200 | 3 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 268 | 7 | $450.00–480.00 | $471.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $375.00–400.00 | $387.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 5 | $370.00–385.00 | $375.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 5 | $350.00–370.00 | $363.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 9 | $325.00–352.00 | $343.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 4 | $302.00–320.00 | $308.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 550 | 6 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 4 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 3 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 3 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $465.00–495.00 | $481.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 5 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $415.00–440.00 | $429.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 13 | $355.00–380.00 | $376.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $332.00–350.00 | $341.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 7 | $302.00–327.00 | $313.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 945 | 1 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $405.00–425.00 | $417.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 592 | 4 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 2 | $250.00–257.00 | $253.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 965–1,050 | 1,008 | 2 | $1,850–2,000 | $1,921.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,070–1,380 | 1,227 | 7 | $1,950–2,450 | $2,164.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,315–1,330 | 1,323 | 2 | $2,050–2,200 | $2,124.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100–1,660 | 1,320 | 4 | $2,400–2,950 | $2,671.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,110–1,395 | 1,230 | 3 | $2,850–3,100 | $2,986.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,095–1,100 | 1,098 | 2 | $3,400–3,550 | $3,474.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 955–1,265 | 1,074 | 5 | $1,500–1,800 | $1,686.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,065 | 1,032 | 3 | $1,500–1,800 | $1,647.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 935 | 935 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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 | 1,535 | 1,535 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,365–1,440 | 1,403 | 2 | $3,100–3,600 | $3,356.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,275–1,310 | 1,293 | 2 | $3,600–3,950 | $3,772.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 965 | 965 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,190–1,385 | 1,288 | 2 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 915 | 915 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 860–1,075 | 942 | 3 | $188.00–200.00 | $193.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 990–1,365 | 1,168 | 10 | $128.00–137.00 | $131.45 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,050–1,285 | 1,178 | 4 | $138.00–144.00 | $141.89 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 930–1,355 | 1,137 | 5 | $108.00–120.00 | $116.41 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,240–1,430 | 1,320 | 4 | $134.00–138.00 | $136.28 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,350–1,430 | 1,402 | 3 | $140.00–142.00 | $140.98 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,270 | 1,114 | 6 | $110.00–121.00 | $115.74 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 800–840 | 820 | 2 | $126.00–135.00 | $130.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 875–1,020 | 956 | 6 | $100.00–108.00 | $104.05 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 815–1,100 | 898 | 6 | $88.00–98.00 | $92.63 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,535 | 1,535 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,590–1,710 | 1,650 | 2 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 454 | 4 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $355.00–380.00 | $363.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 536 | 5 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 577 | 8 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
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