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Cattle sale, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Report date Jun 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 2, 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, feeder cattle supply was moderate, with offerings consisting largely of plainer-quality cattle. Demand was lighter, particularly for calves carrying excess flesh and heavier hair coats as summer conditions approach. Feeder steers sold $5.00 to $10.00 lower, while feeder heifers sold steady to $5.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold $5.00 to $10.00 lower.
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 | 313 | 2 | $530.00–535.00 | $532.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 9 | $475.00–520.00 | $491.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $436.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 7 | $410.00–445.00 | $425.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 5 | $400.00–420.00 | $405.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 6 | $382.50–400.00 | $386.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 602 | 3 | $367.50–385.00 | $379.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $345.00–350.00 | $347.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $440.00–465.00 | $455.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $410.00–435.00 | $421.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $390.00–405.00 | $400.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 8 | $435.00–520.00 | $483.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 10 | $425.00–495.00 | $453.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 16 | $400.00–470.00 | $431.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 8 | $375.00–410.00 | $395.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 5 | $365.00–400.00 | $385.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $325.00–350.00 | $335.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $322.50–340.00 | $333.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $282.50–312.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 462 | 3 | $425.00–435.00 | $430.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 450–500 | 476 | 13 | $441.00 | $441.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 500–550 | 542 | 17 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 550–600 | 595 | 16 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $515.00–560.00 | $528.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $485.00–505.00 | $497.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $447.50–475.00 | $457.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 9 | $430.00–442.50 | $434.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $460.00–470.00 | $464.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 6 | $490.00–545.00 | $516.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 367 | 11 | $450.00–515.00 | $484.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 9 | $440.00–470.00 | $453.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 6 | $405.00–440.00 | $430.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $405.00–427.50 | $418.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $355.00–402.50 | $378.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $345.00–355.00 | $352.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $330.00–335.00 | $332.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 313 | 2 | $550.00–570.00 | $560.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $525.00–530.00 | $527.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 429 | 5 | $490.00–500.00 | $495.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $570.00–620.00 | $593.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $555.00–560.00 | $557.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 424 | 5 | $475.00–500.00 | $488.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 6 | $450.00–480.00 | $467.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 5 | $445.00–470.00 | $459.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 5 | $440.00–465.00 | $446.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 8 | $415.00–442.50 | $427.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 657 | 5 | $405.00–427.50 | $419.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 4 | $357.50–377.50 | $363.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 779 | 6 | $342.00–357.50 | $350.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 878 | 3 | $327.00–327.50 | $327.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $430.00–445.00 | $440.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $402.50–412.50 | $407.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $375.00–380.00 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 339 | 7 | $495.00–540.00 | $516.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 6 | $490.00–535.00 | $504.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 402 | 14 | $410.00–455.00 | $451.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 463 | 8 | $410.00–450.00 | $435.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 8 | $400.00–445.00 | $416.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 7 | $385.00–435.00 | $413.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $325.00–350.00 | $336.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $327.50–347.50 | $337.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
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 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 900 | 900 | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 900 | 900 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 890 | 890 | 1 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,045–1,135 | 1,093 | 3 | $207.50–235.00 | $223.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000–1,110 | 1,055 | 2 | $225.00–230.00 | $227.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 830–850 | 840 | 2 | $2,200–2,450 | $2,326.49 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 720 | 720 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 725 | 725 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Small and Medium · 2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 715 | 715 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,190–1,285 | 1,238 | 2 | $3,300–4,600 | $3,974.95 |
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 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,035–1,295 | 1,126 | 7 | $169.00–175.00 | $171.90 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,120–1,180 | 1,150 | 2 | $160.00–163.00 | $161.54 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 830–1,145 | 964 | 7 | $152.50–164.00 | $157.52 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 830–945 | 907 | 3 | $168.00–179.00 | $171.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,530–2,110 | 1,816 | 6 | $204.00–216.00 | $209.79 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,570–1,885 | 1,734 | 6 | $221.00–229.00 | $223.31 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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