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Auction, Friday, September 18, 2026
Report date Sep 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 16, 2026 7:50 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 receipts were lower, with triple-digit temperatures continuing to contribute to lighter cattle placements. Offerings were light, but overall quality was good, consisting mostly of unweaned new-crop calves. Demand remained strong on limited supplies, with feeder steers and bulls selling $25.00-$30.00 higher and feeder heifers selling $15.00-$20.00 higher. Slaughter cattle experienced lighter demand, selling $5.00-$10.00 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 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $540.00–545.00 | $542.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 4 | $490.00–545.00 | $514.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 5 | $460.00–510.00 | $481.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 471 | 4 | $435.00–470.00 | $448.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 6 | $360.00–370.00 | $364.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 7 | $355.00–370.00 | $364.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 558 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $385.00–425.00 | $404.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $340.00–365.00 | $350.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $330.00–345.00 | $337.53 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 353 | 5 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 510 | 6 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 5 | $330.00–345.00 | $338.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 608 | 12 | $325.00–350.00 | $333.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 681 | 14 | $320.00–327.50 | $324.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 448 | 7 | $365.00–367.50 | $365.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $370.00–390.00 | $378.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $325.00–370.00 | $346.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 5 | $325.00–350.00 | $336.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 516 | 4 | $300.00–320.00 | $310.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 5 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 482 | 6 | $427.50–440.00 | $430.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 559 | 4 | $365.00–375.00 | $371.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $340.00–370.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 689 | 5 | $312.50–335.00 | $316.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 3 | $370.00–405.00 | $390.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 3 | $340.00–370.00 | $356.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 840 | 840 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 915–950 | 933 | 2 | $2,600–3,000 | $2,803.75 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 995 | 995 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 955–1,215 | 1,085 | 2 | $2,750–3,250 | $3,029.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,010–1,650 | 1,164 | 5 | $2,900–3,050 | $2,996.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 750 | 750 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,100–1,375 | 1,238 | 2 | $130.00–138.00 | $133.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,375–1,530 | 1,459 | 4 | $130.00–140.00 | $132.52 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 935–1,060 | 1,005 | 3 | $124.00–128.00 | $125.58 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,060–1,185 | 1,124 | 4 | $130.00–136.00 | $131.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 870–945 | 905 | 3 | $104.00–112.00 | $108.71 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 955 | 955 | 1 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,645–1,870 | 1,747 | 3 | $170.00–186.00 | $178.54 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,335–1,980 | 1,683 | 3 | $155.00–165.00 | $160.02 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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