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Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 7:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Green Forest Stockyards - Green Forest, AR (AMS_2050)
Comparted to last week: Feeder steers sold mixed under 350lbs 10.00 lower, 350-400lbs 15.00 higher, 400-500lbs 5.00-10.00 lower, over 500lbs 8.00-10.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 15.00-20.00 lower. Demand was moderate quality was average to plain. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 5.00-10.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 5 | $371.00–400.00 | $384.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 5 | $370.00–389.00 | $381.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 538 | 7 | $347.00–359.00 | $352.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 583 | 10 | $343.00–361.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $315.00–340.00 | $327.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 782 | 4 | $276.00–281.00 | $277.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 617 | 3 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $255.00–300.00 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 12 | $430.00–470.00 | $453.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 389 | 20 | $461.00–477.00 | $475.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 448 | 11 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 458 | 26 | $390.00–431.00 | $419.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 21 | $374.00–393.00 | $375.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 17 | $357.00–392.00 | $365.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 40 | $337.00–361.00 | $343.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 677 | 3 | $317.00–330.00 | $325.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 409 | 4 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 476 | 4 | $461.00 | $461.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 337 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 350 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 8 | $351.00–393.00 | $369.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 502 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 4 | $300.00–353.00 | $332.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 11 | $400.00–415.00 | $408.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 18 | $369.00–393.00 | $383.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 59 | $360.00–390.00 | $373.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 460 | 11 | $350.00–372.00 | $365.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 53 | $331.00–350.00 | $341.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 24 | $319.00–330.00 | $325.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $311.00–315.00 | $312.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 737 | 3 | $270.00–285.00 | $276.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 836 | 6 | $265.00–280.00 | $277.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 614 | 25 | $319.50 | $319.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,055–1,285 | 1,208 | 6 | $124.00–127.00 | $125.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,135–1,350 | 1,234 | 5 | $128.00–131.00 | $130.04 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,075–1,190 | 1,131 | 5 | $120.00–123.00 | $122.22 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,350–1,770 | 1,503 | 5 | $117.00–125.00 | $122.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,600 | 1,434 | 8 | $127.00–133.00 | $130.04 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 952–1,380 | 1,042 | 13 | $104.00–111.00 | $106.56 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 940–1,210 | 1,065 | 3 | $114.00–117.00 | $115.72 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,565–2,005 | 1,720 | 4 | $175.00–180.00 | $176.95 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,240 | 2,240 | 1 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,510–1,925 | 1,718 | 2 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
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 | 990–1,545 | 1,268 | 3 | $120.00–126.00 | $124.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,170–1,390 | 1,280 | 2 | $129.00–133.00 | $131.17 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900–1,035 | 968 | 8 | $140.00–146.00 | $142.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,110–1,286 | 1,190 | 12 | $1,500–2,075 | $1,821.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,280–1,665 | 1,425 | 3 | $130.00–132.00 | $130.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 935–1,005 | 970 | 2 | $1,800–2,250 | $2,016.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,117–1,255 | 1,154 | 7 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,561.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990–1,260 | 1,083 | 3 | $2,400–3,200 | $2,701.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,510 | 1,510 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 780–925 | 872 | 3 | $240.00–255.00 | $248.29 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 910–1,150 | 1,068 | 12 | $2,375–2,900 | $2,661.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,040–1,305 | 1,093 | 5 | $2,400–2,850 | $2,507.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,375 | 1,375 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
History
Green Forest Stockyards 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 | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 550–600 lbs | Heifers Medium and Large · 1, 400–450 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | $341.80 | $325.31 | $373.72 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $359.07 | $349.78 | $396.03 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $352.00 | $337.42 | $384.99 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $337.27 | $328.94 | $358.61 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $354.55 | $324.31 | $405.98 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $368.34 | $343.28 | $411.76 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $376.60 | $320.24 | $451.40 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $354.25 | $347.00 | $416.34 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $332.85 | $324.50 | $387.58 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $350.04 | $317.76 | $355.56 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $357.00 | $329.00 | $437.00 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $360.49 | $349.01 | $427.58 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $397.28 | $346.72 | $432.44 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $373.32 | $334.10 | $411.00 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $381.63 | $359.47 | $433.70 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $417.97 | $406.76 | $519.00 |
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 | Cattle sale | 661 | 77 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Cattle sale | 541 | 80 |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Cattle sale | 349 | 63 |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Cattle sale | 575 | 70 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Cattle sale | 683 | 87 |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,724 | 103 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Cattle sale | 469 | 68 |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Cattle sale | 415 | 85 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Cattle sale | 158 | 46 |
| Wed, Aug 26, 2026 | Cattle sale | 327 | 60 |
| Wed, Aug 19, 2026 | Cattle sale | 189 | 42 |
| Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | Cattle sale | 372 | 60 |
| Wed, Aug 5, 2026 | Cattle sale | 335 | 59 |
| Wed, Jul 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 389 | 53 |
| Wed, Jul 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 253 | 47 |
| Wed, Jul 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 335 | 62 |
| Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 594 | 77 |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Cattle sale | 636 | 75 |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | Cattle sale | 474 | 75 |
| Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | Cattle sale | 414 | 59 |
| Wed, Jun 3, 2026 | Cattle sale | 2,051 | 85 |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Cattle sale | 631 | 77 |
| Wed, May 20, 2026 | Cattle sale | 731 | 66 |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | Cattle sale | 687 | 64 |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | Cattle sale | 447 | 68 |
| Wed, Apr 29, 2026 | Cattle sale | 462 | 69 |
| Wed, Apr 22, 2026 | Cattle sale | 580 | 70 |
| Wed, Apr 15, 2026 | Cattle sale | 787 | 68 |
| Wed, Apr 8, 2026 | Cattle sale | 1,459 | 75 |
| Wed, Apr 1, 2026 | Cattle sale | 563 | 64 |
Questions
Questions about Green Forest Stockyards
When is the next sale at Green Forest Stockyards?
Wednesday, November 4: Cattle sale. The barn sells on Wednesdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Green Forest Stockyards?
Green Forest, Arkansas. Get directions.
What sold at Green Forest Stockyards most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Wednesday, October 28 sale with 661 head: feeder bulls, feeder steers, feeder heifers, slaughter cows, slaughter bulls, replacement stock cows and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Green Forest Stockyards prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Green Forest Stockyards - Green Forest, AR (AMS_2050). 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 Green Forest?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: North Arkansas Livestock (Green Forest, AR, Wed Nov 4), Four State Stockyards – (Exeter, MO, Tue Nov 3) and Springfield Livestock Marketing Center (Springfield, MO, Mon Nov 2). Distances are straight-line from Green Forest.
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