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Cattle sale, Saturday, April 18, 2026
Report date Apr 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Smith County Commission Co. - Carthage, TN (AMS_2062)
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Compared to last week Feeder Steers under 550# no trends due to light test of comparable data, over 550# mostly steady; Feeder Heifers 7.00 to 10.00 lower; Feeder Bulls10.00 to 12.00 lower; Fair quality with moderate demand; Slaughter Cows 3.00 to 5.00 higher; Slaughter Bulls 6.00 to 8.00 higher due to good quality and very strong demand.
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 318 | 6 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 403 | 2 | $512.50 | $512.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 461 | 13 | $515.00–520.00 | $518.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 526 | 20 | $490.00–505.00 | $499.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 576 | 14 | $462.00–482.50 | $466.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 636 | 17 | $412.50–417.50 | $415.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 667 | 8 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 769 | 4 | $337.50–340.00 | $338.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,005 | 1 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 543 | 8 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 629 | 4 | $438.00 | $438.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 665 | 8 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 705 | 5 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 813 | 6 | $330.00–333.00 | $331.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 331 | 4 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 5 | $440.00–475.00 | $461.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 800 | 3 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 245 | 7 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 300 | 6 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 18 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 3 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 461 | 20 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 538 | 16 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 581 | 28 | $395.00–400.00 | $396.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 639 | 47 | $352.00–366.00 | $363.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 9 | $347.50–355.00 | $350.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 748 | 2 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 758 | 6 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 438 | 4 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 472 | 12 | $420.00–437.50 | $431.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 569 | 6 | $365.00–385.00 | $378.26 |
| Small · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 389 | 18 | $510.00–525.00 | $522.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 451 | 20 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 539 | 19 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 582 | 16 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 619 | 5 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 653 | 14 | $378.00–388.00 | $383.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 853 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 905 | 2 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 515 | 6 | $415.00–440.00 | $431.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 582 | 3 | $365.00–380.00 | $375.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 975–1,525 | 1,263 | 20 | $180.00–193.00 | $185.43 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,110–1,300 | 1,224 | 9 | $195.00–211.00 | $201.87 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 975–1,175 | 1,093 | 6 | $160.00–175.00 | $169.54 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,245–1,585 | 1,420 | 10 | $180.00–192.00 | $186.61 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,255–1,535 | 1,428 | 3 | $198.00–208.00 | $201.65 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 925–1,090 | 1,011 | 11 | $150.00–165.00 | $157.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,010–1,145 | 1,057 | 5 | $167.00–182.00 | $175.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 985–1,015 | 1,000 | 2 | $130.00–144.00 | $137.11 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,295–2,180 | 1,728 | 6 | $212.00–221.00 | $215.22 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,520–1,925 | 1,714 | 4 | $229.00–245.00 | $234.63 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,660–1,675 | 1,668 | 2 | $192.00–195.00 | $193.49 |
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- (615) 735-2780
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