Past sale
Cattle sale, Saturday, May 2, 2026
Report date May 2, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Smith County Commission Co. - Carthage, TN (AMS_2062)
May 2Sale shown
472Head sold
Sat, Nov 7Next sale
SaturdaySale day
Compared to last week Feeder Heifers 10.00 to 12.00 lower; No trends on Feeder Steers/ Bulls due to lack of comparable data; Slaughter Cows steady to 2.00 lower; Slaughter Bulls 2.00 higher on a light test.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,525–1,960 | 1,735 | 3 | $190.00–205.00 | $196.31 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,580–1,890 | 1,765 | 3 | $220.00–230.00 | $225.66 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,235–1,690 | 1,412 | 3 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,070–1,545 | 1,252 | 16 | $170.00–181.00 | $174.63 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 960–1,520 | 1,241 | 8 | $182.00–188.00 | $185.09 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,080–1,385 | 1,196 | 7 | $155.00–168.00 | $162.55 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,370–1,695 | 1,507 | 8 | $170.00–182.00 | $177.07 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,445–1,570 | 1,490 | 3 | $186.00–192.00 | $187.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,005–1,130 | 1,068 | 2 | $140.00–145.00 | $142.65 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 920–1,050 | 985 | 2 | $150.00–155.00 | $152.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 840–1,025 | 933 | 2 | $125.00–127.00 | $125.90 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 314 | 4 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 16 | $487.50 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 26 | $425.00–450.00 | $428.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 528 | 24 | $410.00–427.50 | $412.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 27 | $375.00–385.00 | $379.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 663 | 12 | $331.00–335.00 | $332.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $307.50–310.00 | $308.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 890 | 3 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 778 | 3 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 377 | 5 | $395.00–465.00 | $437.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 473 | 20 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 572 | 10 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.96 |
| Small · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 698 | 2 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 398 | 4 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $430.00–465.00 | $447.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 504 | 4 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 577 | 6 | $388.00 | $388.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 21 | $500.00–527.50 | $519.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 534 | 5 | $475.00–490.00 | $486.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 21 | $452.50–475.00 | $464.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 4 | $402.50–405.00 | $403.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 666 | 7 | $411.00–412.50 | $411.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 576 | 7 | $479.00 | $479.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 619 | 4 | $451.00 | $451.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 843 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 928 | 3 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 490 | 5 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Small · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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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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