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Auction, Friday, July 17, 2026
Report date Jul 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 17, 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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492Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
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Compared to last week, supply and demand were lighter. Several days of losses in the cattle futures market, along with the hot weather forecast for the coming week, resulted in less aggressive buyer participation. On a light test, feeder steers sold $20.00 to $25.00 lower, while feeder heifers sold $25.00 to $30.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold steady to $2.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $460.00–467.50 | $463.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $447.50–465.00 | $456.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $412.50–455.00 | $429.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 602 | 5 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 364 | 4 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 4 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $450.00–480.00 | $464.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $430.00–450.00 | $438.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $402.50–425.00 | $413.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $360.00–400.00 | $379.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $350.00–370.00 | $361.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 4 | $380.00–387.50 | $383.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 12 | $360.00–400.00 | $381.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 3 | $337.50–350.00 | $342.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 24 | $440.00–443.00 | $442.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 26 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $425.00–445.00 | $435.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 376 | 10 | $440.00–455.00 | $450.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 413 | 8 | $400.00–437.50 | $419.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 484 | 4 | $370.00–410.00 | $390.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 4 | $330.00–350.00 | $345.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 5 | $320.00–340.00 | $324.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $400.00–417.50 | $408.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 8 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 632 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 353 | 2 | $450.00–480.00 | $465.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $410.00–452.50 | $433.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 9 | $385.00–425.00 | $408.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $370.00–400.00 | $389.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $355.00–372.50 | $365.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 661 | 4 | $340.00–352.50 | $345.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 867 | 3 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
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) | 1,170–1,305 | 1,238 | 2 | $2,250–2,850 | $2,566.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100–1,430 | 1,298 | 5 | $2,600–3,050 | $2,951.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 910 | 910 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,335–1,385 | 1,360 | 2 | $3,150–3,250 | $3,199.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 5 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,170–1,385 | 1,251 | 7 | $171.00–179.00 | $175.31 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,500–1,635 | 1,568 | 2 | $170.00–177.00 | $173.65 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 970–1,175 | 1,113 | 5 | $157.00–163.00 | $159.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 955 | 955 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 925 | 925 | 1 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,335–1,705 | 1,546 | 4 | $208.00–220.00 | $214.34 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,465–1,705 | 1,580 | 3 | $180.00–188.00 | $184.20 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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