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Auction, Friday, March 6, 2026
Report date Mar 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 9, 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, feeder cattle futures closed $6.975 lower, creating some uneven demand for feeder cattle during the sale this week. Feeder steers sold, from $10.00 lower to $10.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded more consistently, selling steady to $5.00 higher. Slaughter cattle sold on a light test, with prices steady to $5.00 higher.
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 | 327 | 5 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 10 | $460.00–510.00 | $502.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 39 | $460.00–520.00 | $506.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 47 | $425.00–465.00 | $458.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 13 | $400.00–425.00 | $413.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 31 | $380.00–407.50 | $393.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 11 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $475.00–490.00 | $481.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 3 | $430.00–460.00 | $446.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $425.00–440.00 | $432.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 7 | $410.00–455.00 | $441.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $401.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 3 | $380.00–395.00 | $385.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $320.00–350.00 | $331.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 387 | 3 | $460.00–470.00 | $463.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $780.00–805.00 | $793.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $755.00 | $755.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 319 | 6 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 16 | $525.00–565.00 | $536.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 18 | $490.00–550.00 | $507.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 7 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 5 | $452.50–485.00 | $466.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 709 | 9 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 858 | 2 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $500.00–560.00 | $529.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $545.00–565.00 | $555.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 442 | 4 | $475.00–515.00 | $484.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $610.00–635.00 | $622.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $525.00–565.00 | $540.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 4 | $495.00–545.00 | $515.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 4 | $455.00–490.00 | $472.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 11 | $430.00–455.00 | $445.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 4 | $425.00–440.00 | $434.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 6 | $510.00–515.00 | $510.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 6 | $410.00–445.00 | $425.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $385.00–420.00 | $405.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,030–1,260 | 1,143 | 4 | $158.00–166.00 | $163.64 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,130–1,160 | 1,145 | 2 | $170.00–172.00 | $170.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 790 | 790 | 1 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 725 | 725 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,710–1,885 | 1,798 | 2 | $186.00–190.00 | $188.10 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,740 | 1,740 | 1 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,155–2,080 | 1,589 | 6 | $170.00–176.00 | $173.25 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,270–1,390 | 1,330 | 2 | $2,600–3,000 | $2,790.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,205–1,600 | 1,403 | 2 | $160.00–172.00 | $166.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,065–1,565 | 1,268 | 6 | $2,600–3,600 | $3,075.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,310–1,380 | 1,345 | 2 | $3,450–3,800 | $3,629.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 925 | 925 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 940 | 940 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
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 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 950–1,000 | 975 | 2 | $2,100–2,400 | $2,253.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200–1,300 | 1,250 | 2 | $3,950–4,300 | $4,132 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer 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 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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