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Auction, Friday, August 7, 2026
Report date Aug 7, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 7, 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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627Head sold
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Compared to last week, feeder cattle receipts increased, with a mixed offering of weaned and unweaned calves, consisting mostly of plainer-quality offerings. Feeder steers sold unevenly, ranging from $7.00 lower to $12.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold $7.00 higher on a light test, compared to last week's limited supply. Slaughter cattle sold $5.00 lower.
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 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 28 | $406.00–430.00 | $420.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 536 | 8 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $370.00–405.00 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $350.00–385.00 | $371.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 337 | 3 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 350 | 3 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 8 | $420.00–430.00 | $426.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 31 | $400.00–417.50 | $409.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 531 | 10 | $380.00–385.00 | $380.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 581 | 7 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 337 | 7 | $440.00–450.00 | $441.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 386 | 4 | $380.00–435.00 | $422.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 10 | $380.00–415.00 | $393.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $350.00–370.00 | $360.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 5 | $340.00–365.00 | $351.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 5 | $400.00–415.00 | $404.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $383.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $360.00–390.00 | $375.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 314 | 7 | $460.00–510.00 | $497.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $435.00–465.00 | $447.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $390.00–425.00 | $406.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $390.00–400.00 | $396.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 945 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 436 | 19 | $460.00–490.00 | $474.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 9 | $445.00–465.00 | $451.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 20 | $405.00–435.00 | $411.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 24 | $397.50–415.00 | $405.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 15 | $384.00–400.00 | $385.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $360.00–365.00 | $362.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 307 | 4 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 364 | 7 | $485.00–515.00 | $506.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 5 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $385.00–425.00 | $405.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 4 | $370.00–410.00 | $388.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $362.50–365.00 | $363.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $347.50–372.50 | $363.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 421 | 13 | $450.00–465.00 | $461.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $405.09 |
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) | 1,065–1,390 | 1,197 | 3 | $2,150–2,650 | $2,406.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Thin Fleshed | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,280–1,555 | 1,442 | 3 | $3,100–3,400 | $3,206.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,180–1,790 | 1,528 | 8 | $200.00–212.00 | $207.19 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,540–1,780 | 1,660 | 2 | $214.00–226.00 | $220.43 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,510–1,610 | 1,560 | 2 | $184.00–198.00 | $190.78 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,075–1,235 | 1,166 | 4 | $166.00–172.00 | $168.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,170–1,200 | 1,185 | 2 | $174.00–178.00 | $176.03 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,255–1,510 | 1,375 | 3 | $170.00–173.00 | $171.64 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,390–1,460 | 1,425 | 2 | $174.00–176.00 | $174.98 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 920–1,375 | 1,135 | 5 | $148.00–156.00 | $152.95 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,145–1,295 | 1,195 | 4 | $160.00–168.00 | $164.56 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 885–1,100 | 993 | 2 | $130.00–138.00 | $133.57 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
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