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, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
Mar 17Sale shown
497Head sold
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Compared to last week and based on a lighter test this week, feeder cattle sold unevenly steady with exception of heifers and bulls weighing up to 450 lbs. sharply higher. No comparisons available for slaughter cows and bulls due to limited comparable receipts, but a higher undertone was noted.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 220 | 2 | $690.00–730.00 | $710.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $640.00–680.00 | $658.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 6 | $540.00–580.00 | $556.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 357 | 6 | $515.00–590.00 | $558.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 417 | 5 | $500.00–550.00 | $528.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 15 | $455.00–505.00 | $466.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 15 | $430.00–475.00 | $451.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 5 | $435.00–445.00 | $436.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 5 | $365.00–367.50 | $366.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $362.00–367.50 | $363.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $342.50–345.00 | $343.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 835 | 3 | $310.00–325.00 | $320.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 436 | 4 | $460.00–485.00 | $472.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $395.00–405.00 | $398.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $550.00–600.00 | $567.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 389 | 7 | $525.00–580.00 | $553.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 8 | $500.00–560.00 | $520.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 8 | $480.00–540.00 | $490.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 11 | $480.00–500.00 | $488.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 13 | $450.00–470.00 | $455.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 636 | 5 | $410.00–430.00 | $422.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 709 | 4 | $365.00–372.50 | $366.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 567 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 529 | 17 | $470.00–550.00 | $511.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 721 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 770 | 9 | $350.00–356.00 | $354.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 500–550 | 538 | 5 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Small · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Small · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 271 | 5 | $530.00–580.00 | $554.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $545.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 19 | $490.00–535.00 | $513.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 19 | $450.00–500.00 | $483.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $417.50–460.00 | $435.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 537 | 9 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 461 | 3 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 515 | 24 | $430.00–445.00 | $437.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 583 | 14 | $375.00–385.00 | $382.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 678 | 21 | $345.00–362.50 | $353.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 751 | 3 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 921 | 5 | $319.00–322.00 | $321.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 6 | $440.00–445.00 | $444.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 500–550 | 522 | 4 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,290 | 1,191 | 5 | $161.00–179.00 | $167.29 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,140–1,400 | 1,238 | 3 | $185.00–191.00 | $188.41 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305–1,510 | 1,407 | 3 | $167.00–177.00 | $171.20 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 940 | 940 | 1 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,350–1,485 | 1,418 | 2 | $196.00–203.00 | $199.33 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
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