Past sale
Sale, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Report date Apr 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, County Line Sale - Ratcliff, AR (AMS_2057)
Apr 8Sale shown
135Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 400 lbs sold 16.00 higher, 400-600lbs sold 3.00-12.00 lower, over 600 lbs not well tested. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs sold 4.00-10.00 lower, 500-600 lbs sold 9.00 higher, over 600 lbs sold 5.00 lower. Thinner, weaned cattle suitable for grazing are in high demand. Fleshy unweaned cattle are beginning to see discounts. Not enough Slaughter cows or bulls to establish a trend.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $476.00 | $476.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $410.00–457.00 | $433.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $462.00–520.00 | $490.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $446.00–450.00 | $447.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 459 | 7 | $437.00–478.00 | $463.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $426.00–437.00 | $431.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $396.00–431.00 | $413.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 662 | 3 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 287 | 3 | $612.50 | $612.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 600 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 671 | 3 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 3 | $436.00 | $436.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $516.00 | $516.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $536.00 | $536.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 3 | $605.00–625.00 | $611.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $547.00–572.00 | $555.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 8 | $505.00–550.00 | $537.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 15 | $440.00–561.00 | $477.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 5 | $427.00–482.00 | $448.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 4 | $420.00–444.00 | $432.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 318 | 7 | $627.00–642.00 | $633.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 384 | 6 | $551.00–562.00 | $554.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 414 | 5 | $419.00–485.00 | $466.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,085–1,130 | 1,108 | 2 | $164.00–166.00 | $164.98 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 880–1,035 | 937 | 3 | $130.00–139.00 | $133.92 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 930 | 930 | 1 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
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 | 790–1,095 | 943 | 2 | $148.00–198.00 | $177.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 870–1,085 | 978 | 3 | $210.00–286.00 | $243.38 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 800–925 | 863 | 2 | $142.00–170.00 | $154.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,195–1,610 | 1,403 | 2 | $182.00–200.00 | $189.67 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,840 | 1,840 | 1 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
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- 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.
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