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Smithfield NC cattle prices this week
Powell Livestock Company, Smithfield, NC. Sale-by-sale averages from USDA AMS Market News report 2094.
Latest sale: Nov 12, 2026
- Steers 500–599 lb$327.54▼ down $20.21
- Steers 600–699 lb$314.42▲ up $1.27
- Steers 700–799 lb$315.20▲ up $39.26
- Heifers 500–599 lb$300.21▲ up $9.57
- Heifers 600–699 lb$257.85▼ down $4.77
- Steers 400–499 lb$346.51▼ down $16.36
Head-weighted $/cwt vs the Nov 5, 2026 sale. Flat means it moved less than $1.
Powell Livestock Company sells cattle in Smithfield, NC, most often on Thursdays (2 of its last 2 USDA reports). Cownty has 2 USDA AMS reports for it from Nov 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. 32 Cownty counties lie within 75 miles; the closest are Johnston County, Wayne County and Wake County.
Counties Smithfield NC serves
- Johnston County, NC 1 mi
- Wayne County, NC 23 mi
- Wake County, NC 25 mi
- Wilson County, NC 27 mi
- Harnett County, NC 31 mi
- Nash County, NC 37 mi
- Sampson County, NC 37 mi
- Greene County, NC 38 mi
- Franklin County, NC 39 mi
- Cumberland County, NC 42 mi
- Lenoir County, NC 45 mi
- Durham County, NC 46 mi
- Lee County, NC 46 mi
- Duplin County, NC 47 mi
- Edgecombe County, NC 50 mi
- Chatham County, NC 52 mi
- Pitt County, NC 55 mi
- Granville County, NC 56 mi
- Orange County, NC 57 mi
- Vance County, NC 58 mi
- Hoke County, NC 61 mi
- Warren County, NC 62 mi
- Halifax County, NC 64 mi
- Bladen County, NC 65 mi
- Jones County, NC 66 mi
- Moore County, NC 66 mi
- Person County, NC 69 mi
- Alamance County, NC 69 mi
- Onslow County, NC 71 mi
- Martin County, NC 73 mi
- Robeson County, NC 74 mi
- Pender County, NC 75 mi
Latest sale: Nov 12, 2026
541 head reported
| Class | Avg $/cwt | vs Nov 5, 2026last sale | Head | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers 500–599 lb | $327.54 | ▼ −$20.21 | 41 | $300.00–$345.00 |
| Steers 700–799 lb | $315.20 | ▲ +$39.26 | 6 | $280.00–$327.50 |
| Heifers 500–599 lb | $300.21 | ▲ +$9.57 | 69 | $250.00–$312.50 |
Source: USDA AMS report 2094 (PDF) as of Nov 12, 2026. Head-weighted averages of Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 lots, calculated by Cownty. Past sales, not a quote.
Latest prices by weight
| Weight (lb) | Steers $/cwt | Heifers $/cwt |
|---|---|---|
| 300-399 | $386 4 hd | $365 10 hd |
| 400-499 | $347 12 hd | $322 21 hd |
| 500-599 | $328 41 hd | $300 69 hd |
| 600-699 | $314 27 hd | $258 14 hd |
| 700-799 | $315 6 hd | $244 7 hd |
| 900-999 | – | – 2 hd |
Smithfield NC sale of Nov 12, 2026. "–" means fewer than 3 head in that class. Head-weighted averages calculated by Cownty from the USDA report. Past sales, not a quote.
Recent prices
- Steers 500-599 lb $328
- Steers 700-799 lb $315
- Heifers 500-599 lb $300
Head-weighted average $/cwt at each of the last 2 sales, Nov 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. A gap means fewer than 3 head sold in that class. Past sales, not a quote. The table under "Last 2 sales" lists the same numbers.
Smithfield NC and the counties around it
Smithfield, NC. The ring is 100 miles from the barn: 56 Cownty counties have their center inside it. Tap a county to open its page.
Counties within 100 miles
- Johnston1 mi
- Wayne23 mi
- Wake25 mi
- Wilson27 mi
- Harnett31 mi
- Nash37 mi
- Sampson37 mi
- Greene38 mi
- Franklin39 mi
- Cumberland42 mi
- Lenoir45 mi
- Durham46 mi
- Lee46 mi
- Duplin47 mi
- Edgecombe50 mi
- Chatham52 mi
- Pitt55 mi
- Granville56 mi
- Orange57 mi
- Vance58 mi
- Hoke61 mi
- Warren62 mi
- Halifax64 mi
- Bladen65 mi
All 56 counties
- Jones66 mi
- Moore66 mi
- Alamance69 mi
- Person69 mi
- Onslow71 mi
- Martin73 mi
- Robeson74 mi
- Pender75 mi
- Craven77 mi
- Scotland79 mi
- Mecklenburg80 mi
- Caswell82 mi
- Northampton82 mi
- Randolph83 mi
- Beaufort85 mi
- Bertie86 mi
- Richmond87 mi
- Columbus89 mi
- Guilford89 mi
- Montgomery89 mi
- Brunswick90 mi
- Greensville91 mi
- Halifax92 mi
- Emporia City93 mi
- Danville City94 mi
- Hertford96 mi
- New Hanover97 mi
- Dillon97 mi
- Marlboro98 mi
- Lunenburg98 mi
- Pamlico99 mi
- Rockingham100 mi
Sale day
- Usual sale day
- Thursdays (2 of the last 2 USDA reports)
- Last sale
- Nov 12, 2026 · 541 head
- Head per sale
- 525 average of the last 2 reports
- Next sale
- Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 a guess from the usual weekday; the barn sets its own calendar
- Address
- Smithfield, NC
- USDA reports stored
- 2 since Nov 5, 2026
Call the barn for consignments and sale times.
Other cattle classes, sheep and goats this barn reported.
Bulls, feeder, Smithfield, NC
Sale Nov 12, 2026Bulls Medium and Large 1
$312.40/cwt
500–546 lb · 23 head
Nov 12, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 1-2
–
not reported this sale
Nov 12, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2
$140.00/cwt
886 lb · 1 head · Full
Nov 12, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2-3
–
not reported this sale
Nov 12, 2026
All 43 lots, Nov 12, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 452-482 | 8 | $300.00–$320.00 | $305.52 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 552-596 | 5 | $250.00–$260.00 | $253.98 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 350-374 | 4 | $310.00–$370.00 | $349.21 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 418-426 | 4 | $300.00–$340.00 | $326.24 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 290-294 | 3 | $340.00–$375.00 | $354.98 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 650-688 | 3 | $217.50–$250.00 | $233.32 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 204-244 | 2 | $335.00–$340.00 | $337.28 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 306-348 | 2 | $350.00–$365.00 | $357.02 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 602-612 | 2 | $250.00–$266.00 | $258.07 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 548 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 554 | 1 | $212.50 | $212.50 | Full |
| Bulls | Medium 1 | 724 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 200 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 488 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium 2 | 554 | 1 | $227.50 | $227.50 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 500-546 | 23 | $290.00–$335.00 | $312.40 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 350-394 | 21 | $350.00–$397.50 | $365.65 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 552-590 | 19 | $286.00–$325.00 | $296.19 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 452-492 | 13 | $315.00–$350.00 | $333.02 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 707-722 | 11 | $257.50–$300.00 | $278.13 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 608-640 | 9 | $267.50–$317.50 | $284.62 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 400-448 | 8 | $340.00–$362.50 | $353.42 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 306-340 | 5 | $365.00–$410.00 | $386.49 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 268-298 | 3 | $370.00–$430.00 | $396.03 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 652-690 | 3 | $250.00–$280.00 | $259.72 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 210-242 | 2 | $390.00–$400.00 | $395.35 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 762-774 | 2 | $242.50–$250.00 | $246.22 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 814-822 | 2 | $222.50–$270.00 | $246.13 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 536 | 1 | $267.50 | $267.50 | Full |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 570 | 1 | $267.50 | $267.50 | Full |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 744 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Full |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 858 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 942 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 | Full |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 974 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 886 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 | Full |
| Bulls | Small 1 | 358-396 | 5 | $200.00–$300.00 | $268.02 | |
| Bulls | Small 1 | 462-466 | 2 | $250.00–$255.00 | $252.49 | |
| Bulls | Small 1 | 188 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 | |
| Bulls | Small 1 | 434 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 | |
| Bulls | Small 1 | 612 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | |
| Bulls | Small 2 | 334-336 | 2 | $245.00–$250.00 | $247.51 | |
| Bulls | Small 2 | 244 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 | |
| Bulls | Small 2 | 450 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Cows, slaughter, Smithfield, NC
Sale Nov 12, 2026Breaker cows
$116.18/cwt
1170–1426 lb · 5 head · Average dressing
Nov 12, 2026
Boner cows
$116.69/cwt
938–1322 lb · 17 head · Average dressing
Nov 12, 2026
Lean cows
$100.25/cwt
920–1258 lb · 10 head · Average dressing
Nov 12, 2026
All 6 lots, Nov 12, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 938-1322 | 17 | $110.00–$130.00 | $116.69 | Average |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 978-1080 | 3 | $132.50–$150.00 | $144.12 | High |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1170-1426 | 5 | $110.00–$120.00 | $116.18 | Average |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1560 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Low |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 920-1258 | 10 | $90.00–$105.00 | $100.25 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 958-1028 | 5 | $70.00–$90.00 | $81.02 | Low |
Bulls, slaughter, Smithfield, NC
Sale Nov 5, 2026Bulls 1
–
not reported this sale
Nov 5, 2026
Bulls 1-2
$148.21/cwt
1228–1862 lb · 5 head · Average dressing
Nov 5, 2026
Bulls 2
–
not reported this sale
Nov 5, 2026
All 3 lots, Nov 5, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1228-1862 | 5 | $138.00–$158.00 | $148.21 | Average |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1076-1440 | 4 | $116.00–$135.00 | $127.09 | Low |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1244-1780 | 3 | $169.00–$177.00 | $171.27 | High |
Cow-calf pairs, Smithfield, NC
Sale Nov 5, 2026Cow-calf pairs
$2,000.00/head
968 lb · 1 head · Medium and Large 1 w/ <150 lbs calf · age >8 yr · open
Nov 5, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 5, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 w/ 150-300 lbs calf | 904 | 1 | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | age 2-8 yr · O |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 w/ <150 lbs calf | 968 | 1 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | age >8 yr · O |
Stock cows, Smithfield, NC
Sale Nov 12, 2026Stock Cows
$158.24/cwt
914–1150 lb · 5 head · Medium and Large 1
Nov 12, 2026
All 1 lot, Nov 12, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | 914-1150 | 5 | $150.00–$170.00 | $158.24 | age 2-8 yr · O |
Last 2 sales
| Sale | Head | Steers 5–6 | Steers 7–8 | Heifers 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | 541 | $327.54 | $315.20 | $300.21 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 509 | $347.75 | $275.94 | $290.64 |
"–" = fewer than 3 head or no lots in that class that sale. Download every stored sale (CSV), 2 reports since Nov 5, 2026.
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All classes, Nov 12, 2026
| Class | Weight | Head | Avg $/cwt | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | 300-399 | 10 | $364.63 | $335.00–$390.00 |
| Heifers | 400-499 | 21 | $321.85 | $300.00–$340.00 |
| Heifers | 500-599 | 69 | $300.21 | $250.00–$312.50 |
| Heifers | 600-699 | 14 | $257.85 | $240.00–$280.00 |
| Heifers | 700-799 | 7 | $243.61 | $200.00–$259.50 |
| Heifers | 900-999 | 2 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 300-399 | 4 | $385.76 | $360.00–$395.00 |
| Steers | 400-499 | 12 | $346.51 | $331.00–$370.00 |
| Steers | 500-599 | 41 | $327.54 | $300.00–$345.00 |
| Steers | 600-699 | 27 | $314.42 | $290.00–$350.00 |
| Steers | 700-799 | 6 | $315.20 | $280.00–$327.50 |
Smithfield, NC cattle prices and other barns nearby
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