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Cattle sale, Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Report date Mar 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 17, 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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Special Cow Sale: A special cow sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Expecting an offering of over 250 cows, 120 F1 open heifers, 22 head of black baldy heifers, and 30+ bulls.
USDA Market News report narrative
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Compared to last week, feeder cattle supply was moderate, with several quality lightweight offerings. Feeder cattle weighing 300-500 lbs. saw strong demand, selling $30.00-$40.00 higher. Feeder cattle in the 600-800 lb. range were not well tested. Slaughter cattle sold steady to $5.00 lower on a moderate test.
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 331 | 10 | $545.00–595.00 | $569.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 17 | $510.00–580.00 | $538.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 20 | $485.00–545.00 | $518.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 15 | $440.00–505.00 | $471.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 11 | $437.00–445.00 | $438.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $380.00–425.00 | $402.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $359.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 377 | 6 | $555.00–575.00 | $560.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 7 | $460.00–545.00 | $506.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 6 | $460.00–505.00 | $480.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 7 | $375.00–430.00 | $397.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $375.00–400.00 | $384.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $345.00–375.00 | $359.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 3 | $337.50–355.00 | $344.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $320.00–347.50 | $333.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.11 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 332 | 13 | $625.00–685.00 | $653.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 17 | $600.00–675.00 | $616.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 14 | $560.00–610.00 | $584.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 20 | $520.00–585.00 | $529.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 8 | $500.00–522.50 | $505.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 9 | $449.00–485.00 | $455.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 8 | $400.00–445.00 | $423.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 3 | $367.50–370.00 | $368.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 763 | 2 | $350.00–358.00 | $354.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 853 | 2 | $335.00–340.00 | $337.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 388 | 3 | $585.00–587.50 | $586.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $545.00–550.00 | $547.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 464 | 8 | $480.00–515.00 | $506.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 537 | 3 | $450.00–455.00 | $453.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 648 | 9 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $710.00 | $710.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 317 | 3 | $515.00–575.00 | $543.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $455.00–500.00 | $485.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 5 | $460.00–500.00 | $478.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $400.00–425.00 | $411.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 324 | 4 | $590.00–630.00 | $610.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 9 | $630.00–685.00 | $679.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 384 | 12 | $572.50–635.00 | $595.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $540.00–595.00 | $561.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 7 | $510.00–560.00 | $530.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 6 | $460.00–525.00 | $489.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 320 | 5 | $570.00–600.00 | $588.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 443 | 9 | $512.50 | $512.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $500.00–537.50 | $517.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $394.00 | $394.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 406 | 5 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,180–1,355 | 1,259 | 9 | $153.00–164.00 | $160.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,345–1,350 | 1,348 | 2 | $168.00–169.00 | $168.50 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 920–1,205 | 1,039 | 7 | $130.00–140.00 | $136.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 740–1,255 | 999 | 6 | $142.00–150.00 | $145.41 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 910–1,015 | 963 | 2 | $115.00–125.00 | $119.73 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 930 | 930 | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,315–1,940 | 1,628 | 2 | $185.00–196.00 | $191.56 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,520–1,935 | 1,743 | 3 | $201.00–217.00 | $209.54 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 960–1,380 | 1,138 | 6 | $171.00–225.00 | $205.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Thin Fleshed | 875 | 875 | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990 | 990 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 805 | 805 | 1 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 1 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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