Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Report date Apr 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Green Forest Stockyards - Green Forest, AR (AMS_2050)
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1,459Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 400lbs sold 3.00-7.00 higher: Over 400lbs sold 20.00-30.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 400lbs sold 20.00-30.00 higher: Over 400lbs sold 15.00-20.00 higher. The largest lot of the day was 134 steers weighing 823lbs which sold for 368.25/cwt. Slaughter cows sold 5.00-7.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 5.00-10.00 higher:
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 6 | $609.00–675.00 | $643.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 12 | $590.00–625.00 | $602.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 35 | $561.00–609.00 | $590.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 19 | $535.00–590.00 | $568.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 13 | $489.00–531.00 | $513.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 46 | $435.00–470.00 | $455.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 14 | $417.00–434.00 | $423.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 59 | $401.00–425.00 | $411.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 707 | 3 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 880 | 1 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 580 | 9 | $479.00 | $479.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 626 | 13 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 700 | 17 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 761 | 62 | $380.00–388.00 | $384.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 826 | 195 | $357.00–368.25 | $365.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 426 | 5 | $530.00–550.00 | $537.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 398 | 2 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 436 | 3 | $520.00–525.00 | $523.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 491 | 11 | $483.00–525.00 | $502.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 9 | $450.00–463.00 | $453.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $441.00 | $441.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 14 | $385.00–390.00 | $388.51 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 10 | $610.00–635.00 | $617.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 386 | 9 | $525.00–560.00 | $540.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 32 | $499.00–555.00 | $532.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 42 | $441.00–475.00 | $459.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 512 | 34 | $439.00–453.00 | $444.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 571 | 40 | $407.00–435.00 | $416.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 43 | $357.00–387.00 | $377.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 679 | 10 | $357.00–379.00 | $365.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 728 | 2 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 763 | 5 | $309.00–331.00 | $313.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 550–600 | 562 | 4 | $501.00 | $501.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 458 | 5 | $507.00 | $507.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 510 | 16 | $493.00 | $493.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 588 | 9 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 665 | 33 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 777 | 11 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 333 | 3 | $550.00–570.00 | $563.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 5 | $463.00–491.00 | $472.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 543 | 3 | $400.00–425.00 | $408.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 10 | $339.00–400.00 | $391.26 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,240–1,425 | 1,242 | 112 | $2,500–3,400 | $2,509.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,080–1,150 | 1,115 | 2 | $2,300–2,500 | $2,396.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100–1,205 | 1,140 | 3 | $2,150–3,175 | $2,837.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 920–1,065 | 993 | 2 | $3,400–3,700 | $3,560.96 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,195–1,375 | 1,285 | 2 | $188.00–194.00 | $190.79 |
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) · Open | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 965–1,305 | 1,134 | 7 | $165.00–172.00 | $168.25 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 990–1,325 | 1,109 | 9 | $174.00–182.00 | $177.17 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 995–1,220 | 1,065 | 5 | $152.00–161.00 | $157.54 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,325–1,595 | 1,404 | 5 | $177.00–179.00 | $177.99 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,225–1,625 | 1,356 | 11 | $181.00–190.00 | $184.65 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 930–950 | 940 | 2 | $137.00–139.00 | $137.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 985–995 | 990 | 2 | $144.00–155.00 | $149.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 915–1,080 | 998 | 2 | $132.00–135.00 | $133.62 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,860–1,950 | 1,897 | 3 | $224.00–232.00 | $228.60 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,790–1,995 | 1,877 | 3 | $234.00–245.00 | $241.15 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,175–1,930 | 1,569 | 9 | $208.00–218.00 | $214.16 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 342 | 15 | $611.00–640.00 | $624.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 374 | 19 | $600.00–640.00 | $621.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 20 | $570.00–629.00 | $597.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 10 | $495.00–540.00 | $529.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 10 | $469.00–509.00 | $495.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 584 | 7 | $421.00–461.00 | $431.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 5 | $407.00–413.00 | $410.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 3 | $361.00–377.00 | $371.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 788 | 9 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
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