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Sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 7:30 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, County Line Sale - Ratcliff, AR (AMS_2057)
Compared to last week: Feeder steers over 400 lbs sold 3.00-25.00 higher with steepest advance on 400-500 lb weights. Feeder heifers over 400 lbs sold steady to 4.00 higher. Not enough Slaughter cows or bulls to establish a Trend.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,075–1,265 | 1,185 | 4 | $103.00–114.00 | $108.22 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 960–1,330 | 1,113 | 5 | $80.00–100.00 | $90.42 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,050–1,755 | 1,437 | 3 | $121.00–124.00 | $122.14 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,340 | 1,340 | 1 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $468.00 | $468.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 4 | $411.00–439.00 | $428.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $384.00–406.00 | $398.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $398.00 | $398.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $345.00–357.00 | $351.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $486.00 | $486.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 6 | $415.00–442.00 | $432.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 314 | 4 | $451.00 | $451.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 431 | 7 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 648 | 2 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $375.00–400.00 | $387.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
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 | 890 | 890 | 1 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 750 | 750 | 1 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 403 | 2 | $374.00–399.00 | $386.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 7 | $341.00–351.00 | $344.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 553 | 2 | $335.00–346.00 | $340.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 4 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 603 | 8 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 681 | 13 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 508 | 3 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $375.00–402.00 | $388.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 3 | $320.00–351.00 | $337.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 3 | $358.00–366.00 | $363.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $301.00–321.00 | $310.90 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $374.00–386.00 | $378.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 8 | $362.00–390.00 | $377.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $360.00–368.00 | $363.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 572 | 7 | $341.00–370.00 | $356.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 4 | $331.00–375.00 | $346.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 940–1,330 | 1,151 | 5 | $145.00–200.00 | $176.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
History
County Line price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 350–400 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 400–450 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 400–450 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | $468.00 | $428.58 | $386.58 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $509.00 | $412.22 | $411.00 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $491.00 | $413.31 | $401.00 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $434.00 | $455.06 | $380.08 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $504.93 | $444.23 | $384.50 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $470.11 | $444.77 | $382.46 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $445.59 | $402.27 | $376.00 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $410.00 | $410.00 | $369.54 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $452.99 | $432.27 | $368.93 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $433.89 | $406.00 | $355.00 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $420.60 | not reported | not reported |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $456.00 | $446.00 | $405.34 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $488.94 | $489.58 | $417.64 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $455.96 | $430.72 | $376.20 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $462.71 | $434.13 | not reported |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $507.14 | $507.96 | $458.76 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Sale | 167 | 58 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Sale | 126 | 43 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Sale | 110 | 44 |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Sale | 185 | 59 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Sale | 209 | 70 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Sale | 185 | 57 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Sale | 125 | 42 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Sale | 69 | 35 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Sale | 179 | 62 |
| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | Sale | 89 | 36 |
| Wed, Aug 19, 2026 | Sale | 42 | 22 |
| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | Sale | 124 | 50 |
| Wed, Aug 5, 2026 | Sale | 184 | 67 |
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | Sale | 117 | 38 |
| Wed, Jul 22, 2026 | Sale | 89 | 36 |
| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 | Sale | 169 | 63 |
| Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | Sale | 186 | 57 |
| Wed, Jul 1, 2026 | Sale | 64 | 27 |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Sale | 119 | 42 |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | Sale | 110 | 48 |
| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | Sale | 216 | 52 |
| Wed, Jun 3, 2026 | Sale | 137 | 41 |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Sale | 104 | 39 |
| Wed, May 20, 2026 | Sale | 128 | 49 |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | Sale | 365 | 71 |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | Sale | 186 | 49 |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | Sale | 118 | 44 |
| Wed, Apr 22, 2026 | Sale | 145 | 53 |
| Wed, Apr 15, 2026 | Sale | 209 | 66 |
| Wed, Apr 8, 2026 | Sale | 135 | 46 |
The barn
About County Line
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- Sale day
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- Notes
- Cattle auction (weekly report). Day as labeled on the state Market News report list
From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about County Line
When is the next sale at County Line?
Wednesday, November 4: Regular Wednesday sale. The barn sells on Wednesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is County Line?
Ratcliff, Arkansas. Get directions.
What sold at County Line most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Wednesday, October 28 sale with 167 head: slaughter cows, feeder steers, replacement stock cows, feeder heifers, feeder bulls, bred cows and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the County Line prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report County Line Sale - Ratcliff, AR (AMS_2057). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Ratcliff?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: I-40 Livestock (Ozark, AR, Thu Nov 5) and Ouachita Livestock (Ola, AR, Tue Nov 3). Distances are straight-line from Ratcliff.
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