Please note that crop comments will be posted online Monday, March 16th at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/cropcomm.html.

FED CATTLE: Fed cattle traded steady on a live basis compared to a week ago based on limited numbers. Live prices were primarily $160 to $161 while dressed trade was mainly $259 to $260. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $160.78 live, up $2.91 from last week and $259.09 dressed, up $9.09 from a week ago. A year ago prices were $147.92 live and $239.80 dressed. Continue reading at Tennessee Market Highlights.