Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Report date Mar 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 1:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Trenton Regional Stockyards - Trenton, TN (AMS_3903)
Mar 18Sale shown
321Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
No trends could be established due to a lack of comparable receipts last week.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,340 | 1,340 | 1 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,185–1,230 | 1,213 | 3 | $155.00–165.00 | $160.05 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,435 | 1,435 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 890–1,135 | 1,028 | 9 | $141.00–156.00 | $148.43 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 5 | $447.00–495.00 | $456.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $437.00–470.00 | $462.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Small · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 700 | 700 | 1 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $467.00–475.00 | $472.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $452.00 | $452.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $420.00–427.00 | $423.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $395.00–425.00 | $402.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $342.00–352.00 | $346.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $452.00 | $452.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $412.00–445.00 | $428.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $407.00 | $407.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $375.00–377.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $340.00–385.00 | $361.59 |
| Small · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $397.00 | $397.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 3 | $602.00–620.00 | $607.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 431 | 5 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 594 | 93 | $432.50 | $432.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 486 | 6 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 694 | 55 | $370.50 | $370.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $562.00 | $562.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $425.00–474.00 | $449.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 12 | $437.00 | $437.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 13 | $375.00–417.00 | $384.28 |
| Small · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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