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Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Report date Sep 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Arkansas Cattle Auction LLC - Searcy, AR (AMS_2052)
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Compared to last week, following the Labor Day weekend, feeder cattle receipts were lower, with offerings consisting mostly of plainer-quality cattle. With a slight rebound in feeder cattle futures, feeder steers and bulls sold $5.00 to $10.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold unevenly, ranging from $10.00 lower to $10.00 higher on a light test. 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 | 328 | 2 | $405.00–415.00 | $409.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $410.00–412.50 | $411.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $370.00–387.50 | $375.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 17 | $355.00–395.00 | $379.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $322.50–332.50 | $327.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 377 | 11 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 4 | $350.00–375.50 | $360.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 5 | $352.50–365.00 | $359.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 10 | $335.00–350.00 | $344.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 10 | $310.00–342.50 | $328.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $300.00–330.00 | $313.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $297.50–300.00 | $298.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $370.00–372.50 | $371.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $420.00–445.00 | $433.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $415.00–430.00 | $424.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 10 | $385.00–415.00 | $400.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $370.00–405.00 | $387.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 5 | $355.00–377.50 | $364.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 10 | $348.00–352.00 | $351.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 753 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 554 | 3 | $352.50–355.00 | $353.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 619 | 7 | $330.00–339.00 | $337.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 4 | $380.00–400.00 | $390.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 6 | $345.00–370.00 | $358.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 5 | $342.50–357.50 | $350.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $317.50–347.50 | $335.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 5 | $317.50–335.00 | $327.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 717 | 3 | $310.00–325.00 | $318.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 8 | $410.00–442.50 | $423.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 7 | $404.00–405.00 | $404.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 7 | $380.00–400.00 | $389.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 7 | $350.00–365.00 | $356.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 4 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $360.00–412.50 | $392.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 14 | $360.00–410.00 | $387.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 9 | $365.00–400.00 | $388.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 9 | $342.20–375.00 | $358.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 586 | 7 | $315.00–330.00 | $321.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 5 | $310.00–328.00 | $320.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 678 | 3 | $300.00–310.00 | $305.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
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) | 1,255–1,315 | 1,285 | 2 | $2,300–2,800 | $2,544.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,055–1,350 | 1,213 | 8 | $2,400–3,700 | $3,124.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,365–1,420 | 1,393 | 2 | $3,550–3,800 | $3,672.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,301–1,375 | 1,314 | 9 | $3,225–4,100 | $3,935.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,273 | 1,273 | 3 | $4,125 | $4,125 |
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) | 985 | 985 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,020–1,218 | 1,103 | 23 | $3,500–4,175 | $3,987.69 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000–1,200 | 1,100 | 2 | $3,150–3,300 | $3,231.82 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,185–1,430 | 1,284 | 4 | $172.00–183.00 | $175.11 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,495–1,785 | 1,640 | 2 | $195.00–199.00 | $196.82 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 955–2,165 | 1,380 | 3 | $156.00–168.00 | $163.88 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,030–1,345 | 1,163 | 5 | $141.00–149.00 | $145.07 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,615–1,620 | 1,618 | 2 | $144.00–145.00 | $144.50 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,490–1,645 | 1,568 | 2 | $158.00–165.00 | $161.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 760–1,185 | 991 | 8 | $132.00–136.00 | $133.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,030–1,330 | 1,207 | 3 | $144.00–145.00 | $144.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 795–1,145 | 916 | 7 | $119.00–129.00 | $123.46 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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