Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Report date Mar 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:05 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Frisco City Stockyard - Frisco City, AL (AMS_1984)
Mar 18Sale shown
97Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle were lightly tested. Replacement cattle were firm. Feeder heifers and bulls sold sharply higher. Feeder steers were lightly tested.
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 | 1,710–1,785 | 1,748 | 2 | $170.00–185.00 | $177.66 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,005–1,460 | 1,254 | 6 | $160.00–167.00 | $163.82 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,865 | 1,865 | 1 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $490.00–510.00 | $499.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 5 | $450.00–495.00 | $476.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 549 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $480.00–490.00 | $485.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 414 | 4 | $450.00–475.00 | $460.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $390.00–412.50 | $401.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $362.50–372.50 | $367.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 738 | 3 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $392.50–405.00 | $398.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $400.00–402.50 | $401.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $344.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 860 | 7 | $317.50–327.00 | $325.66 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
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 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenFancy | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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) | 3 | $2,200–3,650 | $2,916.67 | ||
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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