Past sale
Cattle sale, Saturday, September 12, 2026
Report date Sep 12, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 12, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Volunteer Stockyards - Greeneville, TN (AMS_2070)
Sep 12Sale shown
263Head sold
Sat, Oct 10Next sale
SaturdaySale day
**No market trends available due to limited comparable receipts, however, a higher undertone was noted for feeder classes due to the recent upturn in the futures market, and a lower undertone was noted for slaughter classes.
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 | 380 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $367.50–372.50 | $369.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $335.00–365.00 | $349.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 627 | 5 | $320.00–332.50 | $326.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $317.50–325.00 | $321.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Small · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $420.00–430.00 | $424.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 3 | $385.00–410.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 7 | $365.00–402.50 | $378.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 8 | $350.00–380.00 | $363.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $310.00–315.00 | $312.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 500–550 | 505 | 3 | $355.00–365.00 | $361.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Small · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 9 | $360.00–392.50 | $375.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 8 | $352.50–372.50 | $364.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 3 | $348.00–360.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 4 | $315.00–330.00 | $321.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 595 | 4 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $314.83 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,115–1,460 | 1,248 | 7 | $143.00–159.00 | $148.98 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,205–1,605 | 1,453 | 6 | $140.00–158.00 | $147.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 820–1,175 | 1,040 | 6 | $133.00–150.00 | $140.04 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 850 | 850 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,430–2,060 | 1,712 | 3 | $170.00–193.00 | $183.07 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $2,125–2,350 | $2,237.50 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Fleshy | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 | ||
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,450–2,500 | $2,475 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 2 | $1,950–2,300 | $2,125 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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About Volunteer Stockyards
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- Volunteer Stockyard
- Sale day
- Saturday
- Phone
- (423) 638-5201, (423) 552-0158
- Address
- PO Box 865, Greeneville, TN 37745
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