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Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Report date Apr 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 27, 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, on a moderate supply of feeders, overall demand remained strong, with feeder steers and heifers selling steady to $8.00 higher. There were several standout drafts of 7-weight heifers marked fancy that sold on strong demand. Offerings of replacement cattle this week were mostly in thin-flesh condition. On a strong test, slaughter cattle sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 317 | 10 | $640.00–695.00 | $668.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 367 | 13 | $560.00–620.00 | $598.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 23 | $540.00–580.00 | $561.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 14 | $520.00–560.00 | $529.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 8 | $477.50–520.00 | $502.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 17 | $450.00–468.00 | $459.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $610.00–635.00 | $622.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $490.00–495.00 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $715.00 | $715.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 334 | 4 | $565.00–625.00 | $590.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 11 | $502.50–555.00 | $537.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 5 | $475.00–519.00 | $506.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 8 | $470.00–487.50 | $481.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 3 | $415.00–440.00 | $431.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 5 | $385.00–415.00 | $397.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2Full | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 480 | 6 | $520.00–535.00 | $524.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 517 | 6 | $472.50–510.00 | $479.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 700–750 | 715 | 3 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 316 | 8 | $550.00–600.00 | $567.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 14 | $515.00–565.00 | $539.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 23 | $480.00–522.50 | $509.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 17 | $430.00–485.00 | $450.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 526 | 12 | $400.00–437.50 | $422.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 6 | $387.50–415.00 | $393.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 5 | $377.50–380.00 | $379.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 689 | 12 | $353.00–372.50 | $359.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 719 | 12 | $327.50–344.00 | $338.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 24 | $335.00–337.50 | $337.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 828 | 5 | $307.50–321.00 | $314.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 955 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 700–750 | 726 | 15 | $394.00–417.50 | $405.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 800–850 | 827 | 5 | $335.00–356.00 | $347.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 385 | 3 | $487.50–495.00 | $489.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $467.50–470.00 | $468.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $370.00–385.00 | $374.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 326 | 5 | $500.00–540.00 | $519.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 369 | 15 | $460.00–545.00 | $487.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 14 | $440.00–515.00 | $464.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 11 | $395.00–442.50 | $428.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 8 | $390.00–417.50 | $405.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 8 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $345.00–365.00 | $354.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $337.50–340.00 | $338.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 299 | 7 | $612.50 | $612.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $480.00–495.00 | $487.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 7 | $560.00–580.00 | $568.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 7 | $535.00–570.00 | $548.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 7 | $500.00–540.00 | $522.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 5 | $465.00–520.00 | $497.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 4 | $422.50–440.00 | $427.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 712 | 3 | $360.00–372.50 | $366.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $507.50–525.00 | $516.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $695.00 | $695.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 4 | $565.00–615.00 | $594.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $515.00–550.00 | $533.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 8 | $475.00–525.00 | $503.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 5 | $435.00–465.00 | $453.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 508 | 5 | $417.50–455.00 | $443.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $390.00–410.00 | $399.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $365.00–385.00 | $374.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Full | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $630.00–650.00 | $639.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $545.00–550.00 | $547.56 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,235–1,530 | 1,328 | 12 | $171.00–179.00 | $174.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,035–1,375 | 1,230 | 4 | $183.00–188.00 | $184.87 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,040–1,300 | 1,197 | 6 | $158.00–167.00 | $163.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,440–1,475 | 1,453 | 3 | $173.00–178.00 | $175.35 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 775–1,175 | 1,046 | 12 | $159.00–169.00 | $164.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 890–1,110 | 1,020 | 4 | $170.00–175.00 | $172.61 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 900–1,185 | 1,035 | 9 | $150.00–158.00 | $154.03 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 755–965 | 855 | 4 | $138.00–147.00 | $143.08 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,690 | 1,690 | 2 | $213.00–218.00 | $215.50 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,815–1,985 | 1,900 | 2 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,145–1,430 | 1,310 | 3 | $196.00–202.00 | $198.18 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 901 | 901 | 3 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,065–1,145 | 1,105 | 2 | $2,300–2,350 | $2,325.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Thin Fleshed | 882–1,140 | 985 | 9 | $2,300–2,550 | $2,451.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 985–1,170 | 1,078 | 2 | $2,900–3,000 | $2,954.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 882–1,085 | 933 | 13 | $2,625–2,800 | $2,728.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,011–1,485 | 1,157 | 13 | $2,200–3,450 | $3,122.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Thin Fleshed | 828–932 | 867 | 8 | $2,600–2,800 | $2,719.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200–1,360 | 1,298 | 4 | $2,500–3,250 | $2,933.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Thin Fleshed | 1,067 | 1,067 | 3 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,140 | 1,140 | 2 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 1,010–1,063 | 1,033 | 7 | $2,400–2,650 | $2,539.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Thin Fleshed | 939–1,161 | 1,074 | 12 | $2,500–2,700 | $2,632.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,095–1,245 | 1,170 | 2 | $3,350–3,900 | $3,642.63 |
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 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 950–1,000 | 988 | 4 | $2,000–3,150 | $2,645.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 903–1,300 | 1,037 | 10 | $2,500–4,250 | $3,663.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 900–1,000 | 945 | 11 | $3,000–3,500 | $3,403.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 1,000 | 1,000 | 3 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
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 | 1,060–1,080 | 1,070 | 2 | $187.50–245.00 | $215.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 775–1,070 | 915 | 12 | $180.00–295.00 | $220.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 845–905 | 875 | 2 | $218.00–220.00 | $218.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 900–1,115 | 1,018 | 3 | $215.00–225.00 | $219.99 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 920 | 920 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 880–925 | 903 | 2 | $2,600–2,900 | $2,753.74 |
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