Past sale
Cattle sale, Saturday, March 21, 2026
Report date Mar 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Smith County Commission Co. - Carthage, TN (AMS_2062)
Mar 21Sale shown
393Head sold
Sat, Nov 7Next sale
SaturdaySale day
Compared to last week Feeder Steers lightly tested at 10.00 to 12.00 higher; Feeder Heifers well tested at 12.00 t0 20.00 higher; Feeder Bulls 20.00 higher with instances of 30.00 higher; Slaughter Cows 8.00 to 11.00 higher with Lean Cows sharply higher due to strong demand; Slaughter Bulls 10.00 higher due to good quality.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 405 | 9 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 467 | 25 | $432.50 | $432.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 529 | 32 | $402.50–432.50 | $415.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 584 | 11 | $377.50–385.00 | $378.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 622 | 7 | $342.50–359.00 | $351.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 653 | 8 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 450 | 3 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 360 | 8 | $395.00–397.50 | $395.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $365.00–390.00 | $384.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 434 | 15 | $500.00–520.00 | $505.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 6 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 5 | $375.00–400.00 | $394.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 2 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 651 | 4 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $400.00–425.00 | $414.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 386 | 10 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 446 | 17 | $465.00–475.00 | $473.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 509 | 7 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 14 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 647 | 9 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 5 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 915 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 485 | 10 | $365.00–450.00 | $380.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 539 | 9 | $360.00–405.00 | $399.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 586 | 7 | $350.00–400.00 | $359.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 2,055–2,095 | 2,075 | 2 | $195.00–206.00 | $200.45 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,740–2,000 | 1,870 | 2 | $210.00–230.00 | $220.70 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,135–1,710 | 1,509 | 6 | $170.00–189.00 | $179.65 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,430 | 1,228 | 15 | $168.00–180.00 | $174.03 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,145–1,415 | 1,255 | 8 | $184.00–204.00 | $188.09 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,045–1,250 | 1,176 | 4 | $162.00–166.00 | $164.22 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,345–1,665 | 1,463 | 5 | $170.00–181.00 | $176.08 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,240–1,765 | 1,547 | 3 | $184.00–198.00 | $189.20 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,110–1,670 | 1,418 | 3 | $155.00–164.00 | $159.08 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 860–1,050 | 944 | 11 | $140.00–161.00 | $149.06 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 995–1,000 | 998 | 2 | $176.00–180.00 | $177.99 |
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About Smith County Commission Co.
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- Smith County Commission Co.
- Sale day
- Saturday
- Phone
- (615) 735-2780
- Address
- 510 Carmack Ave., Carthage, TN 37030
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