Past sale
Cattle sale, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Report date Oct 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 17, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 6:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Smith County Commission Co. - Carthage, TN (AMS_2062)
Oct 17Sale shown
743Head sold
Sat, Nov 7Next sale
SaturdaySale day
Compared to last week Feeder Steers/ Bulls 6.00 to 12.00 higher with good quality and strong demand; Feeder Heifer 10.00 lower; Slaughter Cows/ Bulls mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 387 | 8 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 449 | 23 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 10 | $357.50–382.50 | $374.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 597 | 27 | $322.50–335.00 | $329.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 664 | 39 | $277.50–312.00 | $306.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 14 | $267.50–276.00 | $273.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 816 | 5 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 400–450 | 448 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $355.00–360.00 | $358.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 502 | 7 | $305.00–340.00 | $320.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 582 | 11 | $307.50–310.00 | $308.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 641 | 7 | $292.50–293.00 | $292.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 687 | 3 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Small · 1-2 | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Small · 1-2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 313 | 4 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $392.50–410.00 | $404.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 574 | 27 | $362.50–375.00 | $367.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 642 | 5 | $332.50–346.00 | $343.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 673 | 39 | $320.00–337.50 | $332.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 773 | 5 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 837 | 8 | $311.00–318.00 | $312.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 513 | 5 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 560 | 10 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 624 | 9 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 712 | 45 | $337.00–343.50 | $342.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 807 | 12 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $307.50–325.00 | $316.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Small · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 248 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 314 | 8 | $400.00–417.50 | $415.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 397 | 7 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 12 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 23 | $330.00–343.00 | $339.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 18 | $305.00–330.00 | $319.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 4 | $295.00–300.00 | $298.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 25 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 756 | 7 | $293.00–295.00 | $293.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 868 | 2 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 519 | 9 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 585 | 36 | $340.00–345.00 | $340.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 648 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 668 | 5 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 728 | 4 | $301.00 | $301.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 777 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 819 | 5 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 919 | 8 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 466 | 13 | $325.00–336.00 | $331.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 606 | 4 | $280.00–292.50 | $289.41 |
| Small · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 990–1,510 | 1,296 | 22 | $130.00–140.00 | $134.26 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,150–1,395 | 1,290 | 6 | $143.00–155.00 | $147.96 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,030–1,575 | 1,250 | 25 | $120.00–130.00 | $126.14 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,245–1,850 | 1,508 | 15 | $132.00–140.00 | $135.11 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,415–1,485 | 1,455 | 4 | $141.00–150.00 | $144.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,390–1,775 | 1,569 | 10 | $122.00–130.00 | $127.14 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 875–1,260 | 1,075 | 4 | $120.00–125.00 | $122.44 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 950–1,345 | 1,148 | 2 | $110.00–116.00 | $113.52 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,640–2,090 | 1,864 | 7 | $170.00–185.00 | $178.09 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,670–1,810 | 1,740 | 2 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
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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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From Tennessee Department of Agriculture - Market Contact Information, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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