Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Report date Mar 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 17, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Dickson Regional Livestock West - Huntingdon, TN (AMS_2065)
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Trends could not be established due to a lack of comparable receipts. Quality good to fancy, Demand good.
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 | 1,090–1,160 | 1,125 | 2 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,110–1,195 | 1,153 | 2 | $155.00–156.00 | $155.52 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,390–1,710 | 1,558 | 3 | $163.00–170.00 | $165.86 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,365–1,620 | 1,493 | 2 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 795 | 795 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 845 | 845 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 835–895 | 865 | 2 | $110.00–125.00 | $117.76 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 3 | $500.00–570.00 | $527.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 4 | $460.00–480.00 | $472.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 5 | $445.00–465.00 | $457.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 6 | $400.00–430.00 | $414.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 8 | $390.00–412.00 | $404.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $357.00–370.00 | $361.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 676 | 4 | $342.00–365.00 | $348.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 207 | 2 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $750.00 | $750.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 406 | 5 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 492 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 5 | $450.00–490.00 | $476.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 750 | 10 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $395.00–425.00 | $415.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Small · 1 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $500.00–530.00 | $511.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 642 | 4 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 5 | $335.00–365.00 | $343.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 827 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,790–2,015 | 1,903 | 2 | $184.00–187.00 | $185.41 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,770 | 1,770 | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,070–1,085 | 1,078 | 2 | $1,900–2,000 | $1,950.35 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,380 | 1,380 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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