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Cattle sale, Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Report date Mar 10, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 10, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arkansas Cattle Auction LLC - Searcy, AR (AMS_2052)
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Compared to last week, feeder cattle supply was sharply lower. Feeder steers and heifers sold 15.00-20.00 lower, with the majority of offerings consisting of unweaned, plainer-quality calves. Buyer demand was moderate and more selective. Several groups of 700-800 lb heifers were noted as fancy and sold on a strong demand at a premium. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 2.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 5 | $500.00–540.00 | $512.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 364 | 9 | $470.00–520.00 | $497.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $465.00–475.00 | $470.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 481 | 5 | $432.50–470.00 | $444.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $370.00–390.00 | $379.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 694 | 8 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 18 | $333.00–342.50 | $336.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 700–750 | 721 | 31 | $365.00–412.50 | $391.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 800–850 | 810 | 18 | $345.00–385.00 | $359.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 950–1,000 | 980 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 400 | 2 | $432.50–435.00 | $433.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 350 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $435.00–485.00 | $462.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 7 | $430.00–455.00 | $443.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $415.00–420.00 | $417.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 5 | $375.00–415.00 | $399.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $327.50–365.00 | $346.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $325.00–335.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 762 | 3 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 317 | 3 | $500.00–540.00 | $521.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $460.00–465.00 | $461.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 2 | $580.00–595.00 | $587.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $560.00–565.00 | $562.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $520.00–560.00 | $534.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 15 | $460.00–500.00 | $489.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $440.00–470.00 | $454.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 4 | $427.50–435.00 | $429.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $347.50–350.00 | $348.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $470.00–525.00 | $497.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $455.00–515.00 | $484.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 4 | $375.00–380.00 | $376.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $550.00–580.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 4 | $545.00–565.00 | $553.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 6 | $510.00–540.00 | $521.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 10 | $480.00–510.00 | $495.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 5 | $470.00–495.00 | $483.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 4 | $435.00–470.00 | $453.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 703 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $525.00–535.00 | $530.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $440.00–485.00 | $461.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $520.00–525.00 | $522.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $427.50–430.00 | $428.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 923 | 2 | $260.00–275.00 | $267.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 930–1,055 | 993 | 2 | $145.00–150.00 | $147.34 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 900–1,065 | 1,008 | 6 | $125.00–139.00 | $129.90 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 795–1,185 | 958 | 3 | $120.00–124.00 | $121.25 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 690–850 | 782 | 3 | $80.00–90.00 | $84.75 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,480–1,710 | 1,585 | 4 | $187.00–195.00 | $190.99 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,560–1,935 | 1,813 | 6 | $197.00–213.00 | $204.96 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,405–1,820 | 1,548 | 3 | $170.00–175.00 | $173.49 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 965–995 | 980 | 2 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 725 | 725 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 910 | 910 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,015 | 1,015 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 945–1,130 | 1,045 | 3 | $2,900–3,100 | $2,967.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 980–1,195 | 1,088 | 2 | $2,800–2,950 | $2,882.41 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 825 | 825 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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