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Auction, Friday, August 14, 2026
Report date Aug 14, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 14, 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, despite excessive heat and triple-digit temperatures, receipts were moderate, with some quality offerings available. Demand was light, as the hot temperatures negatively affected buyer demand, along with weakness in feeder cattle futures. Feeder steers sold unevenly, ranging from $12.00 lower to $7.00 higher, with stronger demand noted for 400- to 450-pound steers. Feeder heifers and bulls sold $15.00 to $20.00 lower. Slaughter cattle sold mostly steady.
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 | 350 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $455.00–465.00 | $460.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 486 | 13 | $400.00–425.00 | $416.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 10 | $370.00–400.00 | $389.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 563 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 13 | $350.00–360.00 | $355.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 403 | 2 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $430.00–450.00 | $439.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 7 | $390.00–425.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 4 | $370.00–400.00 | $384.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 6 | $350.00–375.00 | $361.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $325.00–355.00 | $339.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 18 | $370.00–400.00 | $384.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $350.00–367.50 | $358.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 7 | $320.00–340.00 | $331.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 5 | $325.00–332.50 | $327.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 724 | 11 | $320.00–340.00 | $338.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 2 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 443 | 14 | $419.00 | $419.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 495 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $380.00–425.00 | $409.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 11 | $370.00–410.00 | $382.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 18 | $350.00–380.00 | $366.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 6 | $320.00–340.00 | $336.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 5 | $320.00–332.50 | $325.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 412 | 8 | $460.00–485.00 | $481.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $430.00–450.00 | $439.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 554 | 6 | $400.00–412.50 | $402.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 601 | 6 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 828 | 4 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 5 | $397.50–400.00 | $397.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 584 | 4 | $386.00 | $386.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $430.00–447.50 | $438.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 636 | 11 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 733 | 3 | $280.00–300.00 | $293.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 863 | 3 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Fleshy | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $467.50 | $467.50 |
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 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,510–1,890 | 1,700 | 2 | $200.00–210.00 | $204.44 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,675–2,010 | 1,883 | 3 | $211.00–214.00 | $212.96 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,405–1,995 | 1,645 | 3 | $191.00–196.00 | $193.64 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,630 | 1,630 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,055–1,090 | 1,073 | 2 | $154.00–158.00 | $156.03 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,025–1,490 | 1,258 | 2 | $166.00–172.00 | $168.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,000–1,410 | 1,195 | 4 | $132.00–146.00 | $138.42 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 875 | 875 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,670 | 1,670 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 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 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 860–1,140 | 999 | 4 | $206.00–244.00 | $222.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 985 | 985 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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