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Cattle sale, Thursday, March 26, 2026
Report date Mar 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 10:10 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Cattlemen's Livestock Exchange - Cord, AR (AMS_3475)
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With limited comparisons to last week feeder steers under 500 lbs sold 5.00 to 20.00 lower steers over 500 lbs sold 15.00 to 20.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold uneven from 10.00 lower to 20.00 higher with the most emphasis put on the replacemanet quality heifers that buyers put a premium on. Extreme drought conditions in the area continuing on the the national drought monitor and limited grass availability for the spring grazing has producers hesitant to purchase grazing cattle. Slaughter cows sold 15.00 to 20.00 higher and slaughter bulls were mostly 20.00 higher. Supply was good demand was moderate to good and buyer attendence was good.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $655.00 | $655.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $525.00–555.00 | $539.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 433 | 13 | $430.00–475.00 | $456.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 19 | $420.00–460.00 | $434.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 8 | $405.00–425.00 | $417.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 6 | $370.00–410.00 | $389.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 3 | $347.50–355.00 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 762 | 2 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 450–500 | 467 | 3 | $400.00–410.00 | $403.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 750–800 | 766 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 684 | 9 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $420.00–440.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $380.00–385.00 | $382.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 2 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 367 | 3 | $480.00–540.00 | $504.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $435.00–445.00 | $439.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Value Added | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 3 | $500.00–580.00 | $545.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 6 | $485.00–510.00 | $501.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 7 | $460.00–525.00 | $496.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 3 | $445.00–470.00 | $458.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 580 | 4 | $420.00–435.00 | $431.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 3 | $410.00–445.00 | $423.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 8 | $375.00–397.50 | $391.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 764 | 4 | $350.00–365.00 | $356.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 522 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 701 | 5 | $394.00 | $394.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $475.00–515.00 | $493.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 5 | $410.00–445.00 | $428.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $370.00–375.00 | $372.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,005 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 393 | 2 | $495.00–520.00 | $507.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 457 | 3 | $490.00–505.00 | $494.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $395.00–445.00 | $414.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $385.00–405.00 | $395.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 6 | $367.50–385.00 | $375.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $425.00–465.00 | $444.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 975–1,395 | 1,197 | 3 | $150.00–157.00 | $153.40 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,055–1,285 | 1,170 | 2 | $175.00–180.00 | $177.75 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,070–1,475 | 1,273 | 2 | $156.00–166.00 | $161.80 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,380–1,505 | 1,447 | 3 | $175.00–186.00 | $180.42 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 970 | 970 | 1 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressingLight Weight | 720–795 | 758 | 2 | $143.00–147.00 | $144.90 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,765–1,830 | 1,798 | 2 | $195.00–196.00 | $195.51 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,325–1,745 | 1,593 | 4 | $214.00–234.00 | $223.31 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 810–960 | 885 | 2 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,070–1,100 | 1,085 | 2 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 965–1,115 | 1,033 | 3 | $235.00–270.00 | $255.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 775–1,315 | 1,112 | 16 | $180.00–300.00 | $248.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
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 | 1,145–1,465 | 1,305 | 2 | $3,000–3,800 | $3,449.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 795 | 795 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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