Past sale
Cattle sale, Saturday, September 19, 2026
Report date Sep 19, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Volunteer Stockyards - Greeneville, TN (AMS_2070)
Sep 19Sale shown
251Head sold
Sat, Oct 10Next sale
SaturdaySale day
**No market trends available due to limited comparable receipts, however, a lower undertone was noted for feeder and slaughter classes.
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 | 1,020–1,470 | 1,203 | 4 | $137.00–151.00 | $146.85 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,220–1,725 | 1,468 | 5 | $139.00–155.00 | $146.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,085–1,205 | 1,145 | 2 | $126.00–131.00 | $128.63 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,980 | 1,980 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| YG 1 · Average dressingLight Weight | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $377.50–415.00 | $395.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $352.50–365.00 | $359.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 552 | 3 | $345.00–357.50 | $353.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $320.00–342.00 | $330.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 3 | $430.00–500.00 | $474.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 7 | $400.00–435.00 | $421.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $392.50–422.50 | $402.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 13 | $340.00–358.50 | $351.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 566 | 8 | $330.00–340.00 | $335.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 16 | $309.00–335.00 | $316.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 5 | $270.00–285.00 | $278.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $285.00–315.00 | $300.16 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $280.00–315.00 | $297.75 |
| Small · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 8 | $385.00–430.00 | $410.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $370.00–395.00 | $381.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 5 | $367.50–390.00 | $380.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 6 | $336.00–355.00 | $345.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 8 | $320.00–337.50 | $328.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 6 | $280.00–310.00 | $289.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 3 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Small · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.58 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $1,650–1,900 | $1,775 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 4 | $2,550–3,300 | $3,000 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 2 | $2,750–3,000 | $2,875 |
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About Volunteer Stockyards
- Listed as
- Volunteer Stockyard
- Sale day
- Saturday
- Phone
- (423) 638-5201, (423) 552-0158
- Address
- PO Box 865, Greeneville, TN 37745
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