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Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Report date Apr 14, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 15, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arkansas Cattle Auction LLC - Searcy, AR (AMS_2052)
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Compared to last week, feeder offerings consisted of a mixed supply of weaned calves carrying condition and new crop calves. Demand was moderate for fleshy calves, with stronger interest noted for thinner-fleshed types. Feeder steers and bulls sold steady to $8.00 lower, while feeder heifers sold $7.00 higher. Slaughter cattle sold steady on a good test, with demand remaining strong.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 283 | 2 | $690.00–745.00 | $717.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 316 | 8 | $640.00–700.00 | $671.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 8 | $570.00–605.00 | $585.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 11 | $560.00–590.00 | $576.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 21 | $490.00–565.00 | $508.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 19 | $470.00–500.00 | $483.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 579 | 13 | $440.00–480.00 | $447.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 6 | $425.00–445.00 | $435.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $480.00–515.00 | $496.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 563 | 6 | $420.00–435.00 | $432.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 561 | 5 | $497.50 | $497.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 723 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 361 | 4 | $645.00 | $645.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 324 | 7 | $600.00–640.00 | $625.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $470.00–540.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 13 | $440.00–515.00 | $473.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $432.50–445.00 | $436.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $565.00–575.00 | $569.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 470 | 5 | $542.50 | $542.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 8 | $545.00–590.00 | $561.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 15 | $530.00–560.00 | $541.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 21 | $475.00–510.00 | $494.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 20 | $425.00–475.00 | $444.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 6 | $410.00–427.50 | $420.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 6 | $392.50–410.00 | $397.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 603 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 937 | 3 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $490.00–505.00 | $497.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 440 | 3 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 310 | 16 | $620.00–652.50 | $649.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 462 | 6 | $480.00–490.00 | $484.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 4 | $440.00–505.00 | $473.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 6 | $455.00–510.00 | $490.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $400.00–425.00 | $412.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 9 | $390.00–440.00 | $416.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $365.00–397.50 | $387.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 5 | $360.00–390.00 | $377.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 2 | $325.00–342.50 | $333.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 783 | 2 | $295.00–300.00 | $297.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $540.00–555.00 | $544.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 433 | 4 | $460.00–485.00 | $469.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 463 | 4 | $455.00–465.00 | $462.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 522 | 9 | $415.00–420.00 | $416.38 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $640.00–660.00 | $648.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 8 | $565.00–600.00 | $581.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $540.00–570.00 | $547.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $470.00–520.00 | $493.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 5 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 5 | $440.00–470.00 | $455.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 11 | $405.00–435.00 | $412.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 328 | 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 374 | 11 | $620.00–655.00 | $627.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 455 | 4 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $530.00–550.00 | $538.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 7 | $490.00–530.00 | $512.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 11 | $450.00–500.00 | $464.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 4 | $430.00–455.00 | $438.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 3 | $385.00–420.00 | $408.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $620.00–635.00 | $628.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $585.00–595.00 | $590.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,320 | 1,182 | 9 | $162.00–170.00 | $167.10 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,210–1,325 | 1,273 | 3 | $173.00–183.00 | $176.80 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,385–1,525 | 1,455 | 4 | $170.00–174.00 | $172.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 880–1,235 | 1,038 | 12 | $163.00–171.00 | $165.22 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 925–1,040 | 995 | 3 | $177.00–182.00 | $179.64 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 790–1,215 | 958 | 9 | $150.00–160.00 | $156.27 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 760–955 | 880 | 4 | $137.50–147.50 | $142.64 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,675–1,835 | 1,757 | 3 | $212.00–223.00 | $218.11 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,405–2,050 | 1,719 | 4 | $203.00–210.00 | $206.95 |
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) | 880–1,060 | 970 | 2 | $202.50–217.50 | $210.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990–1,250 | 1,120 | 2 | $167.50–220.00 | $196.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 970–1,230 | 1,131 | 5 | $170.00–270.00 | $208.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,175–1,410 | 1,310 | 3 | $189.00–265.00 | $217.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 890–1,070 | 950 | 3 | $225.00–235.00 | $231.25 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 850–1,040 | 948 | 4 | $205.00–230.00 | $215.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 780–915 | 841 | 4 | $206.00–270.00 | $245.31 |
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) · OpenThin Fleshed | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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