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Auction, Friday, February 27, 2026
Report date Feb 27, 2026 · Published by USDA Feb 27, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ash Flat Livestock Auction - Ash Flat, AR (AMS_2059)
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Compared to last week, receipts were higher. The feeder board showed some losses over the last two days, causing feeder cattle to trade unevenly, ranging from $10.00 lower to $15.00 higher across classes and weights. A larger offering of replacement cows was available this week, drawing a strong crowd and selling on good demand. Slaughter cattle sold steady compared to the previous week.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $595.00–600.00 | $597.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $530.00–570.00 | $548.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 25 | $505.00–560.00 | $522.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 532 | 3 | $515.00–535.00 | $523.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 3 | $480.00–505.00 | $491.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 7 | $410.00–435.00 | $420.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 7 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 7 | $345.00–362.50 | $354.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 538 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 4 | $510.00–540.00 | $532.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $500.00–530.00 | $515.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 439 | 7 | $465.00–525.00 | $479.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $445.00–490.00 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $430.00–465.00 | $451.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 611 | 7 | $380.00–400.00 | $386.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 312 | 6 | $525.00–530.00 | $525.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 21 | $500.00–545.00 | $511.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 19 | $465.00–525.00 | $504.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 7 | $430.00–490.00 | $458.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $405.00–445.00 | $421.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 8 | $370.00–410.00 | $384.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 3 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 712 | 7 | $330.00–365.00 | $349.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 911 | 4 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $385.00–390.00 | $386.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 450 | 5 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 453 | 7 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 321 | 7 | $470.00–515.00 | $477.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 5 | $430.00–485.00 | $461.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 5 | $420.00–465.00 | $436.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 4 | $375.00–390.00 | $382.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 5 | $350.00–385.00 | $371.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 6 | $360.00–380.00 | $368.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $425.00–455.00 | $439.92 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 282 | 3 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 361 | 11 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 21 | $520.00–540.00 | $530.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 9 | $500.00–550.00 | $519.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 12 | $465.00–510.00 | $481.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 3 | $380.00–410.00 | $396.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 742 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 374 | 5 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 343 | 2 | $460.00–505.00 | $482.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $460.00–515.00 | $489.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 462 | 5 | $435.00–460.00 | $447.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 970–1,240 | 1,148 | 4 | $158.00–164.00 | $160.57 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,155–1,285 | 1,235 | 3 | $168.00–172.00 | $170.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,200–1,215 | 1,208 | 2 | $150.00–154.00 | $151.99 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,385 | 1,385 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 750–1,055 | 934 | 4 | $130.00–140.00 | $134.32 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,020–1,455 | 1,267 | 3 | $146.00–159.00 | $150.19 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 920 | 920 | 1 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 830–865 | 848 | 2 | $94.00–106.00 | $100.12 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,605–1,900 | 1,735 | 5 | $182.00–194.00 | $189.48 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,510–1,830 | 1,669 | 4 | $197.00–200.00 | $198.23 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,275–1,710 | 1,493 | 2 | $162.00–174.00 | $167.13 |
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) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 5 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100–1,300 | 1,267 | 9 | $2,350–3,300 | $3,117.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 3 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 4 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200–1,300 | 1,250 | 2 | $3,700–3,950 | $3,820 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 6 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 9 | $3,000–3,900 | $3,411.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 8 | $3,400–4,000 | $3,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 13 | $4,300–4,400 | $4,361.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,300 | 1,300 | 15 | $4,350–4,600 | $4,466.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 7 | $4,550 | $4,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 6 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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 | 960–1,090 | 1,025 | 2 | $205.00–210.00 | $207.34 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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