Past sale
Auction, Friday, July 31, 2026
Report date Jul 31, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 31, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:30 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Ash Flat Livestock Auction - Ash Flat, AR (AMS_2059)
Jul 31Sale shown
347Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
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Supply of feeder cattle was light, consisting mostly of unweaned calves. Demand varied based on quality and condition, with strong demand for replacement-type heifers. No trends were established due to the absence of a reported sale last week.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $425.00–460.00 | $442.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 6 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 503 | 2 | $390.00–420.00 | $404.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $370.00–400.00 | $384.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $445.00–485.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 550–600 | 572 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $445.00–455.00 | $449.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $430.00–445.00 | $434.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 409 | 4 | $370.00–400.00 | $382.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 5 | $360.00–395.00 | $375.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $350.00–385.00 | $368.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $320.00–360.00 | $339.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $565.00–580.00 | $572.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 4 | $480.00–500.00 | $484.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $457.50–460.00 | $458.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 6 | $445.00–455.00 | $453.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 4 | $405.00–435.00 | $422.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $385.00–400.00 | $390.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 4 | $360.00–375.00 | $368.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $435.00–465.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $445.00–450.00 | $447.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 539 | 4 | $370.00–395.00 | $387.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $370.00–385.00 | $377.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $465.00–485.00 | $473.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 404 | 7 | $450.00–475.00 | $468.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 9 | $430.00–460.00 | $441.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 8 | $395.00–420.00 | $409.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 8 | $370.00–405.00 | $385.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $360.00–370.00 | $363.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 326 | 4 | $455.00–495.00 | $478.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 5 | $420.00–460.00 | $440.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 5 | $400.00–440.00 | $426.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 10 | $385.00–425.00 | $412.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 4 | $357.50–375.00 | $365.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 561 | 4 | $347.50–370.00 | $364.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $320.00–355.00 | $343.05 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 950–1,000 | 983 | 3 | $3,000–3,950 | $3,434.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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 | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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) | 935 | 935 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200–1,310 | 1,255 | 2 | $2,350–2,800 | $2,565.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 910–1,235 | 1,073 | 2 | $3,200–3,450 | $3,343.94 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,290–1,350 | 1,320 | 2 | $182.00–186.00 | $183.95 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,390–1,445 | 1,418 | 2 | $158.00–160.00 | $159.02 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,190 | 1,190 | 2 | $164.00–168.00 | $166.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,020 | 1,020 | 1 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,465–2,090 | 1,677 | 6 | $210.00–220.00 | $213.11 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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