Sale reports / Tennessee / Greenville Livestock Auction - Greenville, TN / 2023-02-18

Greenville Livestock Auction - Greenville, TN

Feeder Cattle · Slaughter Cattle · Replacement Cattle · Greeneville, Tennessee · Sat, Feb 18
● Final76 lots reportedUSDA AMS · slug 2070
Feeder Cattle receipts
272 head
93 vs last sale 365 171 vs year ago 443 · 38.6%
Slaughter Cattle receipts
92 head
65 vs last sale 157 62 vs year ago 154 · 40.3%
Replacement Cattle receipts
67 head
51 vs last sale 16 31 vs year ago 36 · +86.1%
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Reporter comment USDA

As filed

Compared to last week, feeder heifers weighing up to 550 lbs. sharply higher, with those weighing over 550 lbs. 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder bulls weighing up to 550 lbs. sharply higher and those over 550 lbs. 3.00 to 4.00 higher. No comparisons available for feeder steers due to limited comparable receipts, however, a sharply higher undertone was noted for those weighing up to 500 lbs. Strong demand and buyer activity was noted for feeder classes. Regarding slaughter classes- breaker cows 1.00 to 5.00 higher, with boning cows and bulls 1.00 to 2.00 higher, and lean cows mostly steady.

Weight class

Heifers · summary 0–100 lb

Weighted average of every reported lot
0–100 lb heifers averaged $171.29/cwt on 75 head.
Average price
$171.29
75 head · 497 lb average
Value per head Derived
$851
Price × average weight ÷ 100
Grade differential Derived
single grade reported
vs the market
+3.30
vs TN average

What quality paid 0–100 lb

Frame and muscle grade
Frame / muscleAvg wt$/cwt$/headHead
Medium and Large 1-2497171.2985175
Only one grade was reported at this weight, so there is no spread to compute.

How it compared 0–100 lb

Same class and week · spot auction only
This sale75 hd
171.29
TN average9 barns · 2,041 hd
167.99
+3.30
A barn can sit above the state average at one weight and below it at another — check the class you actually sell.

Slaughter cattle

By class and quality grade · $/cwt
Cull cows and bulls are graded, not weight-classed — grade is what moves the money here.
ClassGradeDressingAvg wt$/cwt$/headHead
BullsAverage1,713111.541,9119thin
CowsBreaker 75-80%Average1,42191.441,30036
CowsBoner 80-85%High1,14486.4198919
CowsLean 85-90%Low1,02675.387748thin

Replacement cattle Per head

By class, stage and age
Bred stock and pairs are reported per head, not per hundredweight — these prices are never mixed with the $/cwt figures above.
ClassStageAgeAvg wt$/headHead
Bred Cows3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)$1,2927
Bred Cows2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Young (2-4 yrs)$1,1632thin
Bred Cows2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)$1,1216
Bred Cows3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Aged (>8 yrs)$1,1052thin
Bred Cows1st Stage (1-3 mo)Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)$9979
Bred Cows2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Aged (>8 yrs)$9503thin
Bred Heifers1st Stage (1-3 mo)Young (2-4 yrs)$1,1802thin
Bred Heifers2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Young (2-4 yrs)$1,0132thin
BullsN/AYoung/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)2,250$2,4001thin
Cow-Calf Pairs1st Stage (1-3 mo)Young (2-4 yrs)$1,8751thin
Cow-Calf Pairs1st Stage (1-3 mo)Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)$1,5783thin
Cow-Calf Pairs1st Stage (1-3 mo)Aged (>8 yrs)$1,5751thin
Cow-Calf PairsOpenMiddle Aged (5-8 yrs)$1,4555
Cow-Calf PairsOpenAged (>8 yrs)$1,2703thin
Stock CowsOpenMiddle Aged (5-8 yrs)$8102thin

Every lot, as filed

76 lots · USDA AMS · Volunteer Stockyards - Greeneville, TN
Nothing removed and nothing rounded — the same lots as the USDA report, with per-head values added.
ClassGrade / descriptionWeightAvg wtPriceRangePer headHead
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2Full580146.54/cwt143.00–150.008504
BullsSmall and Medium 1-2300187.50/cwt187.50–187.505631
BullsSmall and Medium 1-2410192.50/cwt192.50–192.507891
BullsSmall and Medium 1-2370180.00/cwt180.00–180.006661
BullsMedium and Large 1-2603168.96/cwt160.00–178.001,0192
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2565158.00/cwt158.00–158.008933
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2730156.00/cwt156.00–156.001,1391
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2627152.55/cwt145.00–159.0095611
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2322182.05/cwt170.00–188.0058610
BullsMedium and Large 1-2413209.07/cwt207.00–212.008634
BullsMedium and Large 1-2533188.91/cwt179.00–197.001,0079
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2427177.37/cwt168.00–182.007577
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2387184.18/cwt180.00–190.007136
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added574188.76/cwt188.00–191.001,0834
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Fancy530214.00/cwt214.00–214.001,1341
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Fancy430235.00/cwt235.00–235.001,0111
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2474185.35/cwt184.00–188.0087918
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2520167.20/cwt160.00–176.008699
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2678152.05/cwt146.00–162.001,0313
SteersMedium and Large 1-2628180.50/cwt180.50–180.501,1343
SteersMedium and Large 1-2587180.00/cwt180.00–180.001,0573
SteersMedium and Large 1-2300215.00/cwt215.00–215.006451
SteersMedium and Large 1-2699165.00/cwt165.00–165.001,1534
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Full780141.00/cwt141.00–141.001,1001
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added543197.00/cwt197.00–197.001,0705
SteersMedium and Large 1-2360220.00/cwt220.00–220.007921
SteersMedium and Large 1-2418219.82/cwt212.50–227.509193
SteersMedium and Large 1-2290226.00/cwt226.00–226.006551
SteersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added671182.91/cwt182.00–184.001,22711
SteersMedium and Large 1-2525190.00/cwt190.00–190.009981
SteersMedium and Large 1-2465212.00/cwt212.00–212.009862
SteersMedium and Large 1-2830151.00/cwt151.00–151.001,2531
BullsMedium and Large 1-2895130.00/cwt130.00–130.001,1641
BullsMedium and Large 1-2386213.55/cwt201.00–221.008249
BullsMedium and Large 1-2309231.24/cwt220.00–234.007155
BullsMedium and Large 1-2Full545165.00/cwt165.00–165.008991
BullsMedium and Large 1-2Fancy700157.00/cwt157.00–157.001,0991
BullsMedium and Large 1-2Fancy500207.50/cwt207.50–207.501,0381
CowsBreaker 75-80%1,42691.03/cwt83.00–97.001,29834
CowsBreaker 75-80%1,34098.46/cwt98.00–99.001,3192
CowsLean 85-90%1,01567.00/cwt67.00–67.006801
CowsLean 85-90%1,02876.58/cwt71.00–79.007877
Bulls1,705109.48/cwt105.00–116.001,8678
CowsBoner 80-85%1,23793.57/cwt92.00–95.001,1575
CowsBoner 80-85%1,12884.54/cwt80.00–91.0095413
CowsBoner 80-85%89075.00/cwt75.00–75.006681
Bulls1,780128.00/cwt128.00–128.002,2781
Bred CowsMedium and Large 1-21,150.00/head1,000.00–1,275.001,1505
Bred CowsMedium and Large 2-3987.50/head975.00–1,000.009882
Cow-Calf PairsMedium and Large 1-21,260.00/head1,260.00–1,260.001,2601
Bred CowsMedium and Large 1-21,105.00/head1,100.00–1,110.001,1052
Bred CowsMedium and Large 1-21,162.50/head1,150.00–1,175.001,1632
Bred CowsMedium and Large 1-21,105.00/head1,000.00–1,175.001,1055
Bred HeifersSmall and Medium 1-2800.00/head800.00–800.008001
Bred HeifersMedium and Large 1-21,225.00/head1,225.00–1,225.001,2251
Cow-Calf PairsMedium and Large 1-21,575.00/head1,575.00–1,575.001,5751
Cow-Calf PairsMedium and Large 1-21,525.00/head1,500.00–1,575.001,5253
Bred CowsMedium and Large 2-3862.50/head750.00–950.008634
Bred CowsMedium and Large 2-3975.00/head975.00–975.009751
Bred CowsSmall and Medium 1-2875.00/head875.00–875.008751
Bred CowsMedium and Large 1-21,292.14/head1,200.00–1,500.001,2927
Stock CowsMedium and Large 1-2810.00/head790.00–830.008102
Bred HeifersMedium and Large 1-21,180.00/head1,160.00–1,200.001,1802
Cow-Calf PairsMedium and Large 1-21,875.00/head1,875.00–1,875.001,8751
Cow-Calf PairsMedium and Large 1-21,350.00/head1,275.00–1,425.001,3502
Cow-Calf PairsMedium and Large 1-21,530.00/head1,450.00–1,610.001,5302
Cow-Calf PairsMedium and Large 1-21,675.00/head1,675.00–1,675.001,6751
Cow-Calf PairsMedium and Large 1-21,275.00/head1,250.00–1,300.001,2752
BullsMedium and Large 1-22,2502,400.00/head2,400.00–2,400.002,4001
BullsMedium and Large 1-2478195.37/cwt185.00–205.009342
BullsMedium and Large 1-2740138.98/cwt136.00–142.001,0282
BullsSmall and Medium 1-2675146.00/cwt146.00–146.009862
BullsSmall and Medium 1-2633147.97/cwt141.00–155.009372
BullsMedium and Large 1-2575181.83/cwt176.00–184.001,0466
BullsMedium and Large 1-2755144.00/cwt144.00–144.001,0871
HeifersMedium and Large 1-2Value Added610162.67/cwt162.00–164.009923

How this sale compares

Tennessee weighted averages
One sale is one barn on one day. The state ladder is every Tennessee auction USDA reported that week, weighted by head — the fairer test of whether a lot sold well.