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Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Report date May 26, 2026 · Published by USDA May 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arkansas Cattle Auction LLC - Searcy, AR (AMS_2052)
May 26Sale shown
359Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week, losses on the feeder cattle board and much-needed rainfall across the region likely contributed to lighter feeder supply this week. On a very light test, feeder steers sold $20.00-$25.00 lower, while feeder heifers sold $15.00-$20.00 lower. Slaughter cattle traded steady to $5.00 lower. Replacement bulls included some quality offerings and sold with good demand.
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 | 326 | 8 | $530.00–560.00 | $542.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 9 | $445.00–475.00 | $456.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $403.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 588 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $375.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $360.00–390.00 | $371.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 677 | 3 | $340.00–357.50 | $349.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $300.00–320.00 | $309.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,118 | 2 | $235.00–247.00 | $241.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 3 | $475.00–500.00 | $489.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 387 | 3 | $440.00–475.00 | $453.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $415.00–445.00 | $433.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 6 | $375.00–410.00 | $395.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 6 | $355.00–380.00 | $371.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 5 | $350.00–375.00 | $363.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $300.00–330.00 | $314.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $525.00–550.00 | $533.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $330.00–337.50 | $333.75 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $500.00–545.00 | $523.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 3 | $500.00–540.00 | $519.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 5 | $445.00–460.00 | $450.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 4 | $440.00–470.00 | $454.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $392.50–425.00 | $411.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $570.00–600.00 | $590.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $535.00–545.00 | $538.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $475.00–490.00 | $482.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 6 | $440.00–465.00 | $450.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 2 | $350.00–357.50 | $353.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 523 | 3 | $420.00–425.00 | $421.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 3 | $440.00–470.00 | $454.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 467 | 13 | $400.00–447.50 | $423.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $400.00–415.00 | $404.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 6 | $375.00–415.00 | $395.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $485.00–495.00 | $489.97 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 850 | 850 | 2 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 600 | 600 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,370 | 1,175 | 4 | $2,800–3,000 | $2,891.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,415–1,525 | 1,470 | 2 | $187.00–198.00 | $192.29 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 720 | 720 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 920–1,150 | 1,015 | 3 | $205.00–255.00 | $229.71 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,130–1,300 | 1,215 | 2 | $4,600–5,300 | $4,974.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,238–1,500 | 1,369 | 2 | $3,300–5,600 | $4,560.04 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,060–1,890 | 1,698 | 9 | $218.00–228.00 | $223.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,003–1,665 | 1,213 | 5 | $206.00–214.00 | $209.20 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,120–1,330 | 1,224 | 9 | $173.00–179.00 | $175.91 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,340 | 1,340 | 1 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,225–1,245 | 1,235 | 2 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,055–1,640 | 1,445 | 7 | $172.00–179.00 | $175.83 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,320–1,475 | 1,398 | 2 | $182.00–185.00 | $183.58 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 875–920 | 898 | 2 | $159.00–162.00 | $160.46 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 920–1,370 | 1,069 | 10 | $165.00–174.00 | $169.60 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880–960 | 920 | 2 | $142.00–143.00 | $142.52 |
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