Past sale
Auction, Friday, May 29, 2026
Report date May 29, 2026 · Published by USDA May 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:35 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ash Flat Livestock Auction - Ash Flat, AR (AMS_2059)
May 29Sale shown
421Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
FridaySale day
Widespread rainfall and weaker cattle futures may have contributed to lower receipts. Demand was not well tested, and with limited comparable sales, no trend could be established.
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 | 395 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 6 | $450.00–480.00 | $471.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 288 | 2 | $480.00–500.00 | $489.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 4 | $485.00–527.50 | $503.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $444.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 4 | $425.00–455.00 | $432.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $320.00–345.00 | $332.45 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $655.00 | $655.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 388 | 4 | $500.00–530.00 | $515.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $457.50–467.50 | $462.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 3 | $455.00–460.00 | $458.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 4 | $425.00–435.00 | $432.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $457.50 | $457.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 640 | 5 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $450.00–455.00 | $452.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 597 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $510.00–530.00 | $520.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 8 | $400.00–430.00 | $416.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $397.50–400.00 | $398.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 278 | 11 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 348 | 6 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $430.00–455.00 | $440.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $417.50–440.00 | $427.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $350.00–395.00 | $371.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $320.00–340.00 | $329.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
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 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 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 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 945 | 945 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
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) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,260–1,380 | 1,320 | 2 | $2,450–2,750 | $2,606.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,105–1,235 | 1,170 | 2 | $2,400–2,700 | $2,558.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100–1,585 | 1,287 | 3 | $2,100–3,000 | $2,538.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,120–1,330 | 1,253 | 3 | $2,600–3,700 | $3,182.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,070–1,180 | 1,142 | 5 | $172.00–178.00 | $175.95 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,190–1,395 | 1,303 | 6 | $184.00–198.00 | $189.12 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,485–1,550 | 1,518 | 2 | $178.00–180.00 | $179.02 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,245 | 1,220 | 2 | $152.00–154.00 | $153.02 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 985–1,205 | 1,080 | 6 | $162.00–170.00 | $166.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 925–1,295 | 1,110 | 2 | $140.00–148.00 | $143.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,275–2,020 | 1,628 | 6 | $210.00–216.00 | $213.26 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,980 | 1,980 | 1 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,130–1,185 | 1,158 | 2 | $190.00–200.00 | $194.88 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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