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Auction, Friday, June 19, 2026
Report date Jun 19, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ash Flat Livestock Auction - Ash Flat, AR (AMS_2059)
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Compared to last week, the supply of feeders was lighter this week, with mixed offerings of weaned and unweaned calves. Feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $3.00 higher, while feeder bulls sold $10.00 higher. Demand was good, with stronger demand noted for feeder heifers. Slaughter cattle sold steady to $2.00 higher on a light test.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 14 | $490.00–512.50 | $503.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 9 | $477.50–490.00 | $483.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 6 | $465.00–485.00 | $471.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 586 | 9 | $427.50–442.50 | $430.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 3 | $385.00–425.00 | $399.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 873 | 2 | $332.50–345.00 | $338.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 955 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 354 | 4 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 4 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $510.00–545.00 | $527.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 4 | $475.00–500.00 | $483.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $425.00–470.00 | $447.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $467.50 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $437.50–440.00 | $438.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 636 | 7 | $385.00–415.00 | $404.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 676 | 5 | $350.00–375.00 | $359.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 8 | $470.00–480.00 | $471.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 487 | 6 | $460.00–475.00 | $470.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 8 | $430.00–460.00 | $433.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 5 | $415.00–435.00 | $428.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $380.00–410.00 | $389.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 474 | 5 | $435.00–450.00 | $440.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 544 | 4 | $380.00–420.00 | $410.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $360.00–390.00 | $375.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 643 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 653 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 11 | $495.00–500.00 | $496.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 622 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 6 | $500.00–520.00 | $510.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $425.00–485.00 | $460.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 5 | $420.00–450.00 | $440.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 10 | $400.00–440.00 | $424.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $380.00–425.00 | $405.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 569 | 4 | $370.00–400.00 | $386.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 840 | 2 | $267.50–300.00 | $283.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $505.00–515.00 | $510.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 16 | $490.00–520.00 | $515.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 5 | $440.00–480.00 | $459.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 24 | $410.00–450.00 | $431.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 6 | $387.50–425.00 | $403.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 8 | $370.00–400.00 | $388.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 3 | $360.00–365.00 | $361.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $357.50–360.00 | $358.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 524 | 6 | $395.00–400.00 | $398.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $335.00–350.00 | $343.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $460.00–480.00 | $470.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 721 | 5 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 5 | $450.00–490.00 | $470.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 11 | $440.00–475.00 | $458.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $425.00–440.00 | $432.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 7 | $370.00–405.00 | $388.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 574 | 9 | $330.00–385.00 | $368.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $312.50–327.50 | $319.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000–1,030 | 1,015 | 2 | $2,200–2,750 | $2,479.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,405–1,595 | 1,500 | 2 | $171.00–184.00 | $177.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,095–1,335 | 1,215 | 2 | $2,850–2,900 | $2,877.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 880 | 880 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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) · OpenThin Fleshed | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 750 | 750 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,095–1,375 | 1,268 | 6 | $172.00–180.00 | $174.97 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,560 | 1,560 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 930–1,085 | 983 | 3 | $152.00–158.00 | $156.11 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 900–1,220 | 1,060 | 2 | $168.00–172.00 | $170.30 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 785–1,145 | 952 | 3 | $140.00–142.00 | $141.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,035–1,080 | 1,058 | 2 | $100.00–112.00 | $105.87 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,040 | 2,040 | 1 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 900 | 900 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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