Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, March 2, 2026
Report date Mar 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 2, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
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382Head sold
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MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and bulls sold unevenly steady, feeder heifers sold 8.00 to 10.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 8.00 to 10.00 higher, slaughter bulls sold 3.00 lower. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 4 | $520.00–530.00 | $525.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 5 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 14 | $460.00–475.00 | $466.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 7 | $428.00–440.00 | $431.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 3 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 3 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $452.00–456.00 | $453.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 5 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.44 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $336.00–340.00 | $338.67 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 3 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 9 | $575.00–585.00 | $582.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $520.00–525.00 | $523.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 10 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 3 | $450.00–460.00 | $453.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $420.00–430.00 | $426.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 6 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 4 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $545.00–550.00 | $546.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 6 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 6 | $470.00–475.00 | $471.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $430.00–440.00 | $435.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 4 | $346.00–354.00 | $350.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $418.00–420.00 | $419.35 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 644 | 6 | $325.00–338.00 | $335.85 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 6 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 4 | $535.00–540.00 | $537.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $495.00–500.00 | $498.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $432.00 | $432.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,090–1,290 | 1,190 | 2 | $178.00–180.00 | $179.08 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,090–1,180 | 1,120 | 3 | $163.00–166.00 | $164.05 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,380–1,465 | 1,423 | 2 | $171.00–172.00 | $171.49 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 970 | 970 | 2 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,630–1,905 | 1,786 | 4 | $195.00–205.00 | $198.97 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,865 | 1,865 | 1 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,490–1,880 | 1,685 | 2 | $187.00–192.00 | $189.79 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,600–2,650 | $2,625 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,200–2,300 | $2,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | $4,750 | $4,750 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 14 | $3,800–4,400 | $4,007.14 |
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