Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, March 16, 2026
Report date Mar 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 16, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ashville Stockyard - Ashville, AL (AMS_2003)
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220Head sold
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MondaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Feeder steers and heifers sold 6.00 to 8.00 higher, feeder bulls sold 10.00 to 12.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady. Replacement cows and pairs sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,860–1,960 | 1,910 | 2 | $208.00–209.00 | $208.51 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,340 | 1,340 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 6 | $580.00–600.00 | $586.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 321 | 7 | $540.00–560.00 | $545.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $540.00–550.00 | $546.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 6 | $480.00–490.00 | $484.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 263 | 3 | $560.00–570.00 | $566.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $530.00–535.00 | $532.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 369 | 9 | $530.00–535.00 | $533.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 442 | 6 | $490.00–495.00 | $493.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 4 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 3 | $345.00–354.00 | $350.94 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 3 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $475.00–480.00 | $477.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 221 | 5 | $540.00–545.00 | $543.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 3 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 6 | $510.00–530.00 | $516.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $465.00–485.00 | $474.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $384.00–390.00 | $386.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 3 | $490.00–505.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 4 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 6 | $475.00–485.00 | $480.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $364.00 | $364.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $340.00–348.00 | $343.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $390.00–396.00 | $393.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $430.00–440.00 | $436.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $384.00–398.00 | $390.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $450.00–455.00 | $452.58 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $346.00–352.00 | $349.00 |
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) · Open | 4 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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) | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 7 | $3,000–3,500 | $3,185.71 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 3 | $2,200–2,800 | $2,516.67 | ||
| Medium and Large · 3 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 4 | $2,600–2,900 | $2,825 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 2 | $2,000–2,150 | $2,075 |
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