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Auction, Friday, April 17, 2026
Report date Apr 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 17, 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 the previous week, feeder receipts increased; however, overall quality was plainer, and the supply of feeder steers was limited, preventing the establishment of a market trend. Feeder bulls sold $15.00-$20.00 lower, while feeder heifers were $10.00 lower amid weaker demand. Slaughter cattle traded from steady to $10.00 lower, with a very light test on slaughter bulls.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $550.00–565.00 | $557.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $530.00–540.00 | $538.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 15 | $470.00–490.00 | $482.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 9 | $450.00–500.00 | $469.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 7 | $400.00–445.00 | $415.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 616 | 6 | $390.00–425.00 | $401.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $362.50–365.00 | $363.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 445 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $380.00–400.00 | $389.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 3 | $500.00–545.00 | $520.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 384 | 6 | $525.00–540.00 | $530.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 15 | $450.00–500.00 | $482.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 4 | $425.00–460.00 | $441.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $390.00–425.00 | $413.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 584 | 10 | $375.00–387.50 | $385.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 621 | 7 | $360.00–390.00 | $371.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 734 | 4 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
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 | 800 | 800 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 900 | 900 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 750–950 | 850 | 2 | $2,700–3,450 | $3,030.88 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 700 | 700 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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) | 1,035–1,200 | 1,134 | 4 | $2,300–2,850 | $2,639.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 9 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 950–1,320 | 1,170 | 4 | $2,500–2,700 | $2,580.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 800 | 800 | 1 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100–1,300 | 1,207 | 3 | $2,600–3,500 | $2,983.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
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 | 975–1,030 | 1,003 | 3 | $174.00–232.00 | $200.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 805–875 | 840 | 2 | $172.00–176.00 | $173.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 835 | 835 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 850 | 850 | 2 | $2,875 | $2,875 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 885 | 885 | 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,055–1,080 | 1,068 | 2 | $176.00–178.00 | $176.99 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,175–1,395 | 1,285 | 2 | $186.00–190.00 | $187.83 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,255–1,385 | 1,320 | 2 | $158.00–162.00 | $159.90 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 765–1,025 | 926 | 4 | $150.00–158.00 | $152.71 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 920–1,250 | 1,030 | 6 | $160.00–170.00 | $164.84 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 775–1,075 | 907 | 3 | $136.00–138.00 | $136.64 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 695–765 | 738 | 3 | $120.00–132.00 | $125.51 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $475.00–490.00 | $483.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $385.00–400.00 | $392.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 5 | $525.00–530.00 | $528.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 363 | 2 | $500.00–510.00 | $504.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $500.00–510.00 | $503.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $450.00–470.00 | $459.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 8 | $430.00–455.00 | $450.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $480.00–502.50 | $490.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 10 | $490.00–500.00 | $496.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 17 | $465.00–500.00 | $480.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 489 | 12 | $425.00–465.00 | $454.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 14 | $410.00–430.00 | $417.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $380.00–420.00 | $401.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 9 | $377.50–420.00 | $388.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 667 | 3 | $352.50–375.00 | $365.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 729 | 4 | $330.00–345.00 | $340.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 844 | 11 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $380.00–405.00 | $392.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Guaranteed Open | 700–750 | 725 | 66 | $2,600–2,700 | $2,645.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 329 | 7 | $450.00–500.00 | $467.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 4 | $450.00–485.00 | $463.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 10 | $420.00–460.00 | $441.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 10 | $370.00–400.00 | $388.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $380.00–405.00 | $394.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 566 | 8 | $365.00–380.00 | $367.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 624 | 8 | $360.00–375.00 | $367.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $325.00–340.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $425.00–450.00 | $437.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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