Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Report date May 19, 2026 · Published by USDA May 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arkansas Cattle Auction LLC - Searcy, AR (AMS_2052)
May 19Sale shown
640Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Supply of feeder cattle was light this week, consisting mostly of plainer-quality offerings. No trends were available due to the absence of a reported sale last week.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 4 | $590.00–625.00 | $604.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $500.00–545.00 | $522.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $485.00–490.00 | $488.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,020 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $475.00–485.00 | $478.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $575.00–580.00 | $577.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 9 | $495.00–545.00 | $526.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $460.00–510.00 | $491.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 10 | $425.00–472.50 | $459.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $390.00–420.00 | $404.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $380.00–410.00 | $396.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $385.00–392.50 | $388.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 895 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,020 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 358 | 2 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 7 | $540.00–545.00 | $540.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 8 | $480.00–525.00 | $497.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 5 | $465.00–500.00 | $479.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 4 | $440.00–445.00 | $443.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $432.50–435.00 | $433.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 709 | 5 | $350.00–377.50 | $361.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 763 | 2 | $355.00–360.00 | $357.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 913 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 955 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 9 | $550.00–615.00 | $582.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 8 | $500.00–545.00 | $529.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 6 | $480.00–535.00 | $510.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $430.00–470.00 | $455.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 5 | $425.00–450.00 | $435.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $415.00–435.00 | $423.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 6 | $372.50–417.50 | $394.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 369 | 4 | $550.00–570.00 | $558.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $530.00–565.00 | $550.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $480.00–495.00 | $486.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 5 | $400.00–430.00 | $412.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $400.00–402.50 | $400.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $372.50–387.50 | $378.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $350.00–357.50 | $353.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 890 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 985 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,028 | 5 | $255.00–275.00 | $271.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 377 | 9 | $512.50–517.50 | $513.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 321 | 10 | $500.00–527.50 | $520.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 361 | 6 | $470.00–525.00 | $499.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 8 | $445.00–470.00 | $460.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 12 | $392.50–410.00 | $404.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 8 | $375.00–402.50 | $391.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $355.00–387.50 | $371.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 8 | $360.00–375.00 | $368.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $305.00–315.00 | $309.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $415.00–430.00 | $420.62 |
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 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000–1,200 | 1,160 | 5 | $3,650–3,950 | $3,887.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $4,850 | $4,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 3 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 950–1,000 | 983 | 3 | $4,200–4,500 | $4,403.39 |
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 | 900–1,120 | 1,010 | 2 | $169.00–252.50 | $206.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 705 | 705 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 845 | 845 | 3 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 770 | 770 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 985–1,065 | 1,025 | 2 | $168.00–182.50 | $175.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,065–1,120 | 1,093 | 2 | $2,500–2,550 | $2,524.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 915–1,355 | 1,135 | 2 | $200.00–215.00 | $206.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 940–1,400 | 1,163 | 3 | $2,650–3,350 | $3,101.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,180 | 1,180 | 3 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,378 | 1,378 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,158 | 1,158 | 3 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,073 | 1,073 | 3 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,040–1,375 | 1,225 | 4 | $178.00–179.00 | $178.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,190–1,485 | 1,291 | 6 | $181.00–194.00 | $186.62 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,400–1,645 | 1,493 | 3 | $179.00–187.00 | $182.26 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,585 | 1,585 | 1 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 785–1,300 | 1,020 | 16 | $157.00–168.00 | $161.63 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,045–1,150 | 1,079 | 4 | $170.00–179.00 | $173.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 850–890 | 866 | 4 | $151.00–155.00 | $154.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 830 | 830 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,315–1,960 | 1,631 | 8 | $218.00–229.00 | $223.65 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,665–1,845 | 1,755 | 2 | $230.00–240.00 | $234.74 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,315–1,725 | 1,488 | 3 | $204.00–207.00 | $205.55 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 2 | $6,100 | $6,100 |
Get the week's prices every Friday
The week's USDA prices in one free email on Fridays. Pick what you want in it.
The barn
About Arkansas Cattle Auction LLC
- Listed as
- Arkansas Cattle Auction LLC
- Sale day
- Tuesday
- Notes
- Cattle auction (weekly report). Day as labeled on the state Market News report list
From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Nearby