Past sale
Auction, Friday, April 24, 2026
Report date Apr 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 24, 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, with some much-needed rain and a moderate offering of feeders this week, demand was stronger, with feeders selling $15.00-$20.00 higher on a mixed offering of weaned and unweaned calves. Slaughter cattle sold on good demand, mostly steady.
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 | 385 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $550.00–555.00 | $552.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $455.00–495.00 | $472.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $505.00–525.00 | $516.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 5 | $455.00–500.00 | $476.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 502 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 3 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 6 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 14 | $495.00–530.00 | $512.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 15 | $450.00–500.00 | $475.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 502 | 3 | $435.00–475.00 | $459.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 12 | $405.00–435.00 | $425.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 689 | 18 | $350.00–357.50 | $352.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 3 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 3 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 14 | $510.00–515.00 | $514.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 5 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 336 | 4 | $475.00–520.00 | $485.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 11 | $455.00–480.00 | $471.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 6 | $400.00–440.00 | $424.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 524 | 4 | $380.00–405.00 | $397.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $465.00–480.00 | $471.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $580.00–600.00 | $589.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 3 | $560.00–630.00 | $606.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 10 | $545.00–555.00 | $551.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 6 | $490.00–520.00 | $494.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 14 | $407.00–425.00 | $408.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 854 | 4 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 748 | 9 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 832 | 5 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $570.00–580.00 | $575.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 3 | $525.00–555.00 | $543.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $490.00–500.00 | $496.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 3 | $450.00–460.00 | $453.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 588 | 4 | $395.00–425.00 | $416.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,100–1,365 | 1,216 | 8 | $172.00–177.50 | $175.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,300–1,330 | 1,315 | 2 | $185.00–187.50 | $186.24 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,195–1,255 | 1,225 | 2 | $160.00–165.00 | $162.44 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,315–1,510 | 1,413 | 2 | $172.50–177.50 | $175.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 820–1,180 | 969 | 8 | $155.00–162.50 | $158.84 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,025–1,280 | 1,122 | 5 | $165.00–175.00 | $171.69 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 775–1,110 | 986 | 4 | $145.00–150.00 | $146.36 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,335–2,050 | 1,656 | 4 | $205.00–215.00 | $210.37 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,405–1,855 | 1,643 | 5 | $217.50–227.50 | $223.08 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000–1,300 | 1,108 | 3 | $2,500–3,000 | $2,695.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 2 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 850–950 | 900 | 2 | $2,700–2,900 | $2,805.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000–1,285 | 1,128 | 3 | $2,850–3,000 | $2,910.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 2 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 6 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950–1,355 | 1,213 | 3 | $2,850–3,650 | $3,349.52 |
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 | 935 | 935 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,045–1,130 | 1,088 | 2 | $210.00–225.00 | $217.79 |
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) · OpenThin Fleshed | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo)Thin Fleshed | 850 | 850 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 900 | 900 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 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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