Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, March 9, 2026
Report date Mar 9, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 9, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
Mar 9Sale shown
121Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and bulls sold unevenly steady, feeder heifers sold 10.00 to 12.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 to 10.00 lower, slaughter bulls market lightly tested. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
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 | 1,090–1,190 | 1,140 | 2 | $167.00–168.00 | $167.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,390–1,640 | 1,548 | 3 | $172.00–178.00 | $174.84 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 390 | 3 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $510.00–515.00 | $512.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.53 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $425.00–435.00 | $430.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 442 | 6 | $410.00–420.00 | $411.60 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 487 | 3 | $374.00–388.00 | $379.38 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $352.00–364.00 | $358.09 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $480.00–485.00 | $482.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $425.00–435.00 | $430.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 3 | $394.00 | $394.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $455.00–460.00 | $458.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 487 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $438.36 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 582 | 3 | $370.00–376.00 | $373.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $354.00 | $354.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | $2,300–2,750 | $2,483.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,500–3,100 | $2,800 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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