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Cattle prices
Cattle sale, Saturday, October 3, 2026
Report date Oct 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 3, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Volunteer Stockyards - Greeneville, TN (AMS_2070)
No trends established due to lack of comparable sales.
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 | 965–1,355 | 1,183 | 7 | $131.00–144.00 | $137.64 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,210–1,240 | 1,225 | 2 | $151.00–152.00 | $151.51 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,420–1,795 | 1,605 | 3 | $139.00–142.00 | $140.78 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,200 | 1,100 | 4 | $125.00–127.00 | $126.26 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 895–1,300 | 1,098 | 2 | $109.00–113.00 | $111.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 925–1,115 | 1,020 | 2 | $50.00–75.00 | $61.34 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $447.50 | $447.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 506 | 7 | $385.00–405.00 | $398.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 579 | 5 | $332.50–362.50 | $356.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 741 | 4 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $330.00–400.00 | $370.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $285.00–312.50 | $298.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $365.00–395.00 | $381.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $385.00–410.00 | $394.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 7 | $335.00–375.00 | $350.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 16 | $320.00–359.00 | $341.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 7 | $295.00–335.00 | $313.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 3 | $310.00–325.00 | $318.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 3 | $282.50–300.00 | $292.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 350–400 | 386 | 8 | $443.00 | $443.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 450–500 | 450 | 4 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $305.00–355.00 | $329.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 2 | $280.00–360.00 | $319.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $275.00–307.50 | $294.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 3 | $425.00–435.00 | $428.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 392 | 6 | $345.00–367.50 | $360.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 6 | $335.00–352.50 | $348.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 5 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 8 | $315.00–340.00 | $330.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 10 | $297.50–317.50 | $310.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 7 | $290.00–310.00 | $303.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 479 | 3 | $320.00–325.00 | $321.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 300–350 | 343 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 3 | $310.00–330.00 | $323.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 6 | $300.00–330.00 | $311.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 5 | $295.00–315.00 | $302.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 4 | $230.00–310.00 | $288.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,155–1,225 | 1,190 | 2 | $2,000–2,600 | $2,308.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 975 | 975 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $1,375 | $1,375 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
History
Volunteer Stockyards price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 450–500 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 250–300 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 400–450 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | $342.02 | $428.41 | $348.30 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | $346.48 | $456.60 | $344.74 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | $345.91 | $400.00 | $380.56 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | $363.02 | $430.00 | $378.56 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Cattle sale | 266 | 76 |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 319 | 58 |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 251 | 54 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 263 | 59 |
The barn
About Volunteer Stockyards
- Listed as
- Volunteer Stockyard
- Sale day
- Saturday
- Phone
- (423) 638-5201, (423) 552-0158
- Address
- PO Box 865, Greeneville, TN 37745
- Directions
- Directions
From Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Market Contact Information, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about Volunteer Stockyards
When is the next sale at Volunteer Stockyards?
Saturday, October 10: Regular Saturday sale. The barn sells on Saturdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule; the barn's phone is (423) 638-5201, (423) 552-0158.
Where is Volunteer Stockyards?
PO Box 865, Greeneville, TN 37745. Get directions.
What sold at Volunteer Stockyards most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Saturday, October 3 sale with 266 head: slaughter cows, feeder steers, feeder bulls, feeder heifers, bred cows. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Volunteer Stockyards prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Volunteer Stockyards - Greeneville, TN (AMS_2070). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What is the phone number for Volunteer Stockyards?
(423) 638-5201, (423) 552-0158, from the Tennessee market list.
What other livestock sales are near Greeneville?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Lee Farmers Livestock Market (Jonesville, VA, Mon Oct 12), Ewing Livestock Market (Ewing, VA, Sat Oct 10), Tri-State (Abingdon, VA, Fri Oct 9), Knoxville Livestock Center (Knoxville, TN, Tue Oct 13) and WNC Regional Livestock Center (Canton, NC, Mon Oct 12). Distances are straight-line from Greeneville.
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