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Cattle sale, Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Report date Mar 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 24, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Knoxville Livestock Center - Knoxville, TN (AMS_2066)
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Compared to last week, and based on a heavier test with higher-quality offerings and strong demand this week, feeder steers weighing up to 500 lbs. sold 20.00 to 45.00 higher with those weighing over 500 lbs. 5.00 to 15.00 higher. Feeder heifers weighing up to 450 lbs. sold 4.00 higher with those weighing over 450 lbs. 25.00 higher, and feeder bulls sold 10.00 to 35.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 6.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 276 | 5 | $540.00–580.00 | $559.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $500.00–555.00 | $516.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 16 | $490.00–540.00 | $510.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 21 | $460.00–510.00 | $482.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 34 | $450.00–495.00 | $472.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 27 | $400.00–435.00 | $418.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 30 | $380.00–407.50 | $397.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 11 | $355.00–377.50 | $369.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 8 | $325.00–355.00 | $335.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 7 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 4 | $327.50–340.00 | $332.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $438.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 486 | 5 | $410.00–430.00 | $420.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 408 | 6 | $520.00–530.00 | $525.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $444.00 | $444.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 552 | 6 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 662 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 725 | 4 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 457 | 3 | $400.00–440.00 | $426.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 5 | $580.00–610.00 | $598.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 8 | $510.00–550.00 | $541.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 20 | $485.00–540.00 | $503.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 6 | $457.50–500.00 | $470.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 4 | $420.00–435.00 | $427.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 4 | $380.00–410.00 | $394.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 4 | $362.50–380.00 | $373.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $640.00–650.00 | $645.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 720 | 39 | $384.50–394.00 | $387.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 813 | 4 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 859 | 5 | $394.00 | $394.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 947 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 450–500 | 453 | 2 | $490.00–510.00 | $500.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $640.00–700.00 | $669.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 7 | $590.00–640.00 | $604.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 16 | $555.00–620.00 | $590.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 21 | $510.00–560.00 | $536.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 42 | $475.00–550.00 | $512.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 15 | $450.00–510.00 | $475.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 17 | $430.00–490.00 | $452.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 12 | $400.00–440.00 | $415.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 10 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 716 | 12 | $345.00–375.00 | $350.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 784 | 4 | $337.50–350.00 | $340.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 647 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 311 | 3 | $670.00–700.00 | $690.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 410 | 4 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 342 | 2 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $490.00–500.00 | $495.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Small · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $560.00–620.00 | $582.41 |
| Small · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 840–1,410 | 1,147 | 18 | $165.00–181.00 | $173.81 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,165–1,620 | 1,405 | 4 | $188.00–192.00 | $189.21 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,390–1,510 | 1,429 | 4 | $166.00–177.00 | $170.44 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,100–1,555 | 1,328 | 2 | $162.00–164.00 | $162.83 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 910–1,290 | 1,060 | 12 | $158.00–173.00 | $163.24 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,335–2,100 | 1,661 | 9 | $194.00–208.00 | $201.13 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,245–1,875 | 1,551 | 7 | $212.00–220.00 | $215.59 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,040–1,370 | 1,205 | 2 | $3,050–3,250 | $3,163.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,190–1,320 | 1,267 | 3 | $3,650–3,950 | $3,794.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $3,475 | $3,475 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,025–1,345 | 1,187 | 7 | $3,250–4,450 | $3,866.64 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 890 | 890 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 2 | $3,050 | $3,050 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | ||
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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