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Auction, Friday, April 3, 2026
Report date Apr 3, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 3, 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, on a moderate supply, quality was mostly plainer, with some offerings carrying condition. With some good gains on the feeder board this week, feeder steers sold $20.00-$25.00 higher, while feeder heifers sold $15.00 higher. Slaughter cattle sold with strong demand at $5.00-$10.00 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 | 325 | 3 | $550.00–560.00 | $556.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 4 | $500.00–510.00 | $507.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 11 | $470.00–510.00 | $487.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 8 | $440.00–450.00 | $448.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 9 | $400.00–450.00 | $436.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $370.00–400.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $500.00–525.00 | $508.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 6 | $450.00–480.00 | $468.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 8 | $440.00–470.00 | $459.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $385.00–425.00 | $402.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 5 | $370.00–385.00 | $374.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 632 | 8 | $360.00–370.00 | $361.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $500.00–520.00 | $506.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 316 | 4 | $650.00–705.00 | $665.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $600.00–630.00 | $620.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 9 | $575.00–625.00 | $602.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 8 | $535.00–600.00 | $558.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 6 | $460.00–485.00 | $476.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 554 | 4 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $545.00–550.00 | $547.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $380.00–395.00 | $387.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $525.00–570.00 | $546.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 925 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 367 | 3 | $580.00–600.00 | $590.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 6 | $550.00–600.00 | $563.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $500.00–540.00 | $519.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 5 | $445.00–475.00 | $464.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 5 | $425.00–455.00 | $443.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 3 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 772 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 691 | 6 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 497 | 8 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 313 | 3 | $500.00–550.00 | $529.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $540.00–550.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 442 | 4 | $500.00–515.00 | $503.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $415.00–450.00 | $434.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,015–1,575 | 1,255 | 6 | $172.00–178.00 | $175.52 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,220–1,440 | 1,336 | 6 | $182.00–194.00 | $186.42 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,155–1,360 | 1,230 | 5 | $164.00–168.00 | $166.33 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,450–1,498 | 1,486 | 4 | $172.00–178.00 | $173.46 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,160–1,680 | 1,428 | 3 | $156.00–166.00 | $161.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 880–1,205 | 1,036 | 8 | $142.00–158.00 | $149.75 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 845–1,270 | 1,030 | 11 | $160.00–170.00 | $165.40 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 720–775 | 748 | 2 | $122.00–132.00 | $127.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 750–885 | 837 | 3 | $92.00–106.00 | $97.59 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,520–1,855 | 1,643 | 5 | $204.00–224.00 | $217.38 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,595–2,045 | 1,820 | 2 | $240.00–246.00 | $243.37 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,465–1,480 | 1,473 | 2 | $184.00–186.00 | $184.99 |
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) | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,080–1,200 | 1,166 | 5 | $2,600–3,100 | $2,806.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 4 | $4,300–4,400 | $4,325 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,400 | 1,400 | 2 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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