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Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Report date May 5, 2026 · Published by USDA May 6, 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, total receipts were higher, with several offerings of weaned calves. Feeder steers sold steady to $2.00 higher. Demand for heifers and bulls was uneven. Lightweight heifers weighing 300-500 lbs sold $5.00 lower, while 500-700 lb heifers sold $10.00 higher. Feeder bulls weighing 300-500 lbs sold $15.00 lower, while 500-600 lb bulls sold steady to $2.00 higher. On a strong test, slaughter cattle sold $5.00 higher."
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 | 321 | 17 | $540.00–590.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 18 | $515.00–565.00 | $526.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 21 | $475.00–525.00 | $490.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 464 | 29 | $450.00–485.00 | $463.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 52 | $417.50–452.50 | $438.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 16 | $385.00–420.00 | $400.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 11 | $395.00–420.00 | $400.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 681 | 11 | $345.00–372.50 | $361.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 8 | $348.00–350.00 | $348.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 773 | 17 | $335.00–342.00 | $338.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 2 | $320.00–334.00 | $326.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,088 | 3 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 489 | 7 | $420.00–430.00 | $427.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $465.00–530.00 | $492.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 9 | $450.00–505.00 | $482.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 9 | $450.00–485.00 | $466.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 10 | $420.00–445.00 | $437.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $375.00–415.00 | $400.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 379 | 9 | $525.00–535.00 | $527.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 421 | 9 | $490.00–510.00 | $500.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 476 | 5 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $425.00–430.00 | $428.34 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 306 | 11 | $660.00–700.00 | $691.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 364 | 11 | $600.00–675.00 | $628.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 31 | $554.50–615.00 | $567.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 6 | $535.00–595.00 | $561.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 32 | $465.00–537.50 | $501.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 55 | $440.00–487.00 | $470.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 5 | $420.00–437.50 | $426.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $400.00–425.00 | $410.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 12 | $390.00–417.50 | $399.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 8 | $365.00–390.00 | $380.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 826 | 8 | $349.00–356.00 | $353.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 898 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 387 | 12 | $562.50–595.00 | $572.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 414 | 3 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 484 | 15 | $480.00–512.00 | $509.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 4 | $570.00–580.00 | $575.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $482.50–515.00 | $495.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 783 | 2 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 309 | 4 | $615.00–630.00 | $622.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 11 | $515.00–560.00 | $541.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $492.50–545.00 | $524.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $440.00–480.00 | $462.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $434.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 559 | 4 | $422.50–430.00 | $426.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 5 | $392.50–410.00 | $404.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 311 | 4 | $705.00 | $705.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $580.00–595.00 | $590.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 456 | 15 | $569.00 | $569.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Dairy Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 870–1,070 | 970 | 2 | $155.00–158.00 | $156.65 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,065–1,335 | 1,231 | 16 | $170.00–179.00 | $174.29 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,170–1,405 | 1,288 | 2 | $180.00–182.50 | $181.14 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,080–1,355 | 1,219 | 6 | $165.00–169.00 | $167.06 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,325–1,615 | 1,491 | 5 | $170.00–176.00 | $172.22 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,420–1,435 | 1,428 | 2 | $180.00–186.00 | $182.98 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 855–1,165 | 1,024 | 13 | $160.00–167.00 | $163.56 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 840–1,235 | 1,009 | 7 | $171.00–188.00 | $174.91 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 805–1,100 | 902 | 10 | $143.00–154.00 | $148.59 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,185–1,890 | 1,500 | 3 | $210.00–217.50 | $213.56 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,610–1,830 | 1,720 | 2 | $232.00–238.00 | $235.19 |
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) | 985–1,000 | 993 | 2 | $2,350–2,750 | $2,551.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 915 | 915 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,025–1,160 | 1,093 | 2 | $188.00–210.00 | $198.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020–1,298 | 1,188 | 8 | $2,800–3,600 | $3,348.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 975–1,270 | 1,114 | 4 | $2,800–3,500 | $3,037.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,055–1,130 | 1,083 | 3 | $3,100–3,400 | $3,286.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 985 | 985 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 930–1,225 | 1,068 | 6 | $2,550–3,350 | $3,097.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,163–1,203 | 1,183 | 4 | $3,500–3,600 | $3,550.85 |
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 | 875–1,080 | 1,001 | 5 | $197.50–250.00 | $233.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 890–925 | 908 | 2 | $250.00–260.00 | $255.10 |
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 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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) | 833–845 | 839 | 4 | $3,050–3,200 | $3,125.54 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 8 | $612.50–655.00 | $623.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 5 | $550.00–605.00 | $571.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 11 | $530.00–555.00 | $541.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 490 | 9 | $480.00–530.00 | $488.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 11 | $452.00–477.50 | $459.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 19 | $420.00–453.00 | $448.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 4 | $415.00–420.00 | $416.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 4 | $387.50–400.00 | $393.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,000 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $415.00–440.00 | $427.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $540.00–610.00 | $570.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 6 | $460.00–525.00 | $500.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $450.00–520.00 | $488.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 5 | $435.00–470.00 | $450.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 542 | 5 | $425.00–440.00 | $436.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $361.00–405.00 | $382.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
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