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Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Report date Apr 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 28, 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 the previous week, receipts on feeder cattle were lower due to recent storms and much-needed rainfall moving through the area. On a limited test, feeder steers sold $10.00 to $15.00 higher, while feeder heifers traded steady to $7.00 higher. Feeder cattle weighing over 500 lbs were not well tested, as offerings consisted primarily of lightweight calves. Demand for feeder cattle remains strong. Slaughter cattle sold steady to $5.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 294 | 5 | $660.00–700.00 | $687.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 12 | $640.00–680.00 | $662.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 12 | $560.00–620.00 | $582.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 14 | $540.00–572.50 | $562.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 5 | $490.00–540.00 | $521.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 539 | 7 | $450.00–460.00 | $458.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $530.00–535.00 | $532.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $410.00–440.00 | $424.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 331 | 4 | $550.00–605.00 | $584.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 4 | $500.00–525.00 | $512.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 7 | $475.00–525.00 | $498.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 7 | $445.00–490.00 | $466.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 10 | $405.00–447.50 | $425.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $560.00–585.00 | $571.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 293 | 6 | $575.00–600.00 | $579.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 312 | 6 | $550.00–580.00 | $569.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 367 | 15 | $515.00–560.00 | $545.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 6 | $500.00–510.00 | $504.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $445.00–495.00 | $464.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 6 | $420.00–440.00 | $433.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $392.50–410.00 | $398.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 426 | 7 | $470.00–495.00 | $483.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 3 | $507.50 | $507.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 318 | 4 | $525.00–545.00 | $535.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 6 | $480.00–505.00 | $491.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 5 | $435.00–470.00 | $453.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 4 | $400.00–430.00 | $418.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $394.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Full | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $510.00–530.00 | $519.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $485.00–495.00 | $489.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 474 | 5 | $440.00–455.00 | $442.97 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 314 | 4 | $670.00–710.00 | $685.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 361 | 6 | $600.00–650.00 | $632.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 10 | $560.00–610.00 | $572.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 3 | $524.00–555.00 | $543.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 5 | $500.00–555.00 | $516.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 379 | 4 | $560.00–585.00 | $572.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $490.00–500.00 | $496.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $580.00–635.00 | $615.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $560.00–565.00 | $562.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $540.00–555.00 | $546.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $470.00–480.00 | $474.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $395.00–410.00 | $402.56 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,175–1,410 | 1,319 | 7 | $165.00–174.00 | $170.98 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,100–1,395 | 1,248 | 2 | $180.00–189.00 | $185.03 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,260–1,320 | 1,290 | 2 | $154.00–158.00 | $155.95 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,350–1,570 | 1,477 | 6 | $168.00–174.00 | $171.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 785–1,670 | 1,150 | 5 | $149.00–160.00 | $154.51 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,000–1,385 | 1,163 | 3 | $174.00–177.00 | $175.81 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 775–1,245 | 1,010 | 2 | $136.00–138.00 | $137.23 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,385–2,300 | 1,779 | 7 | $204.00–216.00 | $211.47 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,475–1,590 | 1,533 | 2 | $220.00–223.00 | $221.56 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
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) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045–1,450 | 1,167 | 7 | $2,800–3,750 | $3,247.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 763 | 763 | 2 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Thin Fleshed | 790 | 790 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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 | 900 | 900 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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 | 865–905 | 885 | 2 | $250.00–260.00 | $254.89 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,005 | 1,005 | 2 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 3 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 4 | $3,300–3,750 | $3,512.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 2 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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