Past sale
Cattle sale, Thursday, April 2, 2026
Report date Apr 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 2, 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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Compared to last week feeder steers sold mostly 20.00 to 30.00 higher. Feeder heifer sold un-even from 5.00 lower to 20.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady and slaughter bulls were not well tested. There was a good offering of replacement cows sold today that buyers placed a premium on.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $635.00–705.00 | $667.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 5 | $525.00–555.00 | $535.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 5 | $500.00–535.00 | $520.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 5 | $470.00–505.00 | $487.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 8 | $440.00–485.00 | $464.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 684 | 7 | $385.00–390.00 | $386.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 703 | 3 | $380.00–390.00 | $386.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 828 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $425.00–460.00 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 258 | 5 | $745.00 | $745.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 326 | 10 | $675.00 | $675.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 688 | 6 | $407.50–417.50 | $409.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $450.00–455.00 | $452.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 4 | $420.00–430.00 | $427.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 3 | $575.00–620.00 | $597.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $490.00–525.00 | $506.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $460.00–500.00 | $477.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 10 | $430.00–475.00 | $445.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 7 | $400.00–425.00 | $415.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 5 | $385.00–395.00 | $387.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $360.00–367.50 | $363.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 2 | $317.50–320.00 | $318.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 272 | 6 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 328 | 6 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $420.00–490.00 | $453.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $415.00–435.00 | $425.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 3 | $370.00–415.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 3 | $360.00–385.00 | $373.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 4 | $345.00–385.00 | $366.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 424 | 4 | $470.00–505.00 | $488.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $435.00–437.50 | $435.85 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 2 | $635.00–670.00 | $652.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 373 | 5 | $535.00–585.00 | $563.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 6 | $475.00–530.00 | $504.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 9 | $460.00–520.00 | $488.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $445.00–460.00 | $452.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 6 | $405.00–440.00 | $422.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $387.50–435.00 | $409.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $505.00–540.00 | $523.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $400.00–440.00 | $426.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 506 | 4 | $425.00–440.00 | $432.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $350.00–385.00 | $370.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2Thin Fleshed | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,205–1,515 | 1,340 | 4 | $167.50–183.00 | $174.90 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,030–1,100 | 1,055 | 3 | $141.00–147.00 | $143.61 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressingLight Weight | 890 | 890 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 995–1,165 | 1,068 | 3 | $130.00–138.00 | $132.91 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressingLight Weight | 825 | 825 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,390–1,975 | 1,726 | 4 | $187.00–211.00 | $197.69 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,580 | 1,580 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 995–1,675 | 1,335 | 2 | $165.00–174.00 | $170.65 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 965–1,585 | 1,169 | 8 | $2,500–3,550 | $2,877.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 915–1,540 | 1,235 | 35 | $2,600–3,900 | $3,264.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 825–1,200 | 967 | 5 | $3,300–3,800 | $3,572.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 775–1,550 | 1,158 | 10 | $2,800–4,150 | $3,512.92 |
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) | 1,694 | 1,694 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,305–1,575 | 1,403 | 6 | $3,800–5,000 | $4,597.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,310–1,665 | 1,470 | 3 | $4,400–5,500 | $5,075.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,210–1,420 | 1,315 | 2 | $4,500–4,700 | $4,592.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,475–1,640 | 1,540 | 4 | $4,700–5,700 | $5,284.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 880–1,390 | 1,225 | 15 | $3,300–4,800 | $4,162.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,420–1,515 | 1,462 | 3 | $4,350–5,400 | $4,713.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,025–1,305 | 1,165 | 2 | $4,400–5,100 | $4,792.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,255–1,270 | 1,263 | 2 | $5,000–5,100 | $5,050.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,080–1,385 | 1,256 | 4 | $4,300–4,600 | $4,442.59 |
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From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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