Past sale
Cattle sale, Saturday, September 26, 2026
Report date Sep 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 12:35 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Volunteer Stockyards - Greeneville, TN (AMS_2070)
Sep 26Sale shown
319Head sold
Sat, Oct 10Next sale
SaturdaySale day
Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold 6.00 to 7.00 lower with no comparisons available for slaughter bulls or feeder classes due to limited comparable receipts, but a higher undertone was noted for feeder cattle.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 269 | 4 | $505.00–510.00 | $508.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 333 | 3 | $445.00–475.00 | $459.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $400.00–415.00 | $408.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 13 | $370.00–398.00 | $386.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 5 | $355.00–367.50 | $361.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 4 | $335.00–362.50 | $346.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 709 | 4 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 553 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 5 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 8 | $335.00–375.00 | $361.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $320.00–340.00 | $326.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 6 | $315.00–340.00 | $330.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $290.00–295.00 | $292.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $340.00–360.00 | $349.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Small · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 293 | 6 | $445.00–465.00 | $456.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 3 | $380.00–420.00 | $395.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $405.00–410.00 | $407.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 6 | $340.00–362.50 | $344.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 13 | $330.00–355.00 | $346.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 10 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 7 | $320.00–330.00 | $327.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 609 | 4 | $300.00–310.00 | $306.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 404 | 4 | $393.00 | $393.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Small · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,180–1,360 | 1,248 | 3 | $135.00–145.00 | $140.52 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,100–1,310 | 1,205 | 2 | $156.00–169.00 | $163.07 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,200–1,820 | 1,514 | 9 | $130.00–148.00 | $139.28 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,655–1,810 | 1,733 | 2 | $153.00–154.00 | $153.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,115–1,135 | 1,125 | 2 | $121.00–124.00 | $122.49 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $1,800–1,900 | $1,850 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,355–1,900 | 1,663 | 5 | $171.00–191.00 | $182.81 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,645 | 1,645 | 1 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
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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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