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Auction, Friday, August 21, 2026
Report date Aug 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 21, 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, feeder cattle supply was moderate, consisting primarily of unweaned calves. Feeder steers were not tested sufficiently to establish a market trend, while feeder bulls sold steady to $5.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold $5.00 to $10.00 lower; feeder bulls saw better demand this week, while overall demand for feeder heifers and steers was softer. Slaughter cattle were also seeing lighter demand, with cattle selling $10.00 to $15.00 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 | 380 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 3 | $370.00–395.00 | $378.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 536 | 9 | $360.00–370.00 | $368.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 736 | 13 | $300.00–332.50 | $330.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 820 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,055 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $400.00–405.00 | $402.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 6 | $370.00–400.00 | $385.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 13 | $350.00–385.00 | $356.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 10 | $337.50–370.00 | $349.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 6 | $325.00–360.00 | $334.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 5 | $320.00–322.50 | $322.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 624 | 4 | $300.00–315.00 | $311.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 5 | $415.00–440.00 | $423.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $375.00–400.00 | $388.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 4 | $360.00–370.00 | $367.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 4 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $330.00–332.50 | $331.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 813 | 3 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 888 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $357.50–370.00 | $363.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 588 | 5 | $350.00–352.50 | $350.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 3 | $380.00–425.00 | $400.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $375.00–405.00 | $391.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 481 | 4 | $360.00–385.00 | $373.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 8 | $340.00–360.00 | $352.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 3 | $300.00–335.00 | $318.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $277.50–280.00 | $278.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $292.20 | $292.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 371 | 5 | $460.00–505.00 | $469.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 4 | $410.00–435.00 | $421.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 3 | $367.50–380.00 | $375.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 825 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Full | 650–700 | 676 | 6 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $457.50 | $457.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $400.00–445.00 | $421.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $370.00–410.00 | $392.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $385.00–410.00 | $398.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 8 | $360.00–392.50 | $381.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
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 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 850 | 850 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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) | 1,155–1,345 | 1,230 | 4 | $2,000–2,400 | $2,281.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,240–1,495 | 1,374 | 4 | $2,100–2,950 | $2,620.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 980–1,560 | 1,270 | 2 | $2,200–2,650 | $2,476.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,210–1,965 | 1,583 | 3 | $2,500–2,950 | $2,724.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 930–1,175 | 1,053 | 2 | $2,400–2,950 | $2,707.01 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,740–1,865 | 1,803 | 2 | $5,000–5,500 | $5,258.67 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,205–1,405 | 1,309 | 4 | $155.00–165.00 | $160.86 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,310–1,360 | 1,332 | 3 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,430–1,545 | 1,488 | 2 | $155.00–165.00 | $160.19 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,535 | 1,535 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 890–1,335 | 1,073 | 7 | $144.00–154.00 | $148.68 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 880 | 880 | 1 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 980–1,090 | 1,035 | 2 | $130.00–136.00 | $132.84 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 805 | 805 | 1 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,615–1,695 | 1,655 | 2 | $180.00–185.00 | $182.44 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,895–2,040 | 1,968 | 2 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,570–1,635 | 1,603 | 2 | $170.00–178.00 | $174.08 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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