Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Report date Apr 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 29, 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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Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 500lbs sold unevenly steady: Over 500lbs sold 15.00-20.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 500lbs sold 15.00-20.00 higher: Over 500lbs sold 5.00-10.00 higher. A light or no test in some classes of feeders. The largest lot of the day was 68 steers weighing 870lbs which sold for 359.00/cwt. Slaughter cows sold 5.00-7.00 higher: Slaughter bulls sold 10.00-15.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 327 | 5 | $580.00–590.00 | $588.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 377 | 8 | $523.00–570.00 | $537.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 8 | $490.00–525.00 | $506.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 10 | $435.00–461.00 | $452.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 508 | 5 | $435.00–455.00 | $448.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 579 | 11 | $390.00–430.00 | $408.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 5 | $351.00–390.00 | $363.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 729 | 7 | $331.00–351.00 | $338.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 850–900 | 894 | 8 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 611 | 6 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 738 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $600.00–620.00 | $610.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $540.00–590.00 | $551.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $505.00–511.00 | $507.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 11 | $490.00–505.00 | $497.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 6 | $460.00–485.00 | $471.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 6 | $426.00–460.00 | $448.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 638 | 4 | $415.00–441.00 | $434.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 736 | 4 | $333.00–354.00 | $344.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 408 | 5 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,005–1,665 | 1,300 | 3 | $3,100–3,350 | $3,164.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,405–1,555 | 1,480 | 2 | $177.00–179.00 | $178.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 800 | 800 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100–1,215 | 1,158 | 2 | $3,400–3,750 | $3,583.69 |
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 | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 770–1,360 | 1,178 | 5 | $175.00–190.00 | $181.08 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 15 | $600.00–660.00 | $644.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 4 | $505.00–553.00 | $540.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 6 | $515.00–559.00 | $533.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 8 | $485.00–501.00 | $492.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 535 | 15 | $490.00–517.00 | $509.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 9 | $455.00–475.00 | $457.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 631 | 5 | $417.00–451.00 | $431.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 7 | $409.00–421.00 | $412.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 742 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 653 | 6 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 870 | 68 | $359.00 | $359.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $501.00 | $501.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $437.00–450.00 | $446.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 3 | $363.00–373.00 | $368.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $5,750 | $5,750 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,825–1,885 | 1,855 | 2 | $222.00–226.00 | $223.97 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,260 | 2,260 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,290–2,240 | 1,727 | 5 | $209.00–215.00 | $211.24 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 955–1,295 | 1,159 | 12 | $163.00–173.00 | $167.89 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,100–1,190 | 1,145 | 2 | $181.00–185.00 | $183.08 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 850–1,240 | 1,062 | 6 | $155.00–161.00 | $158.55 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,360–1,790 | 1,523 | 4 | $175.00–184.00 | $179.20 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 915–1,025 | 952 | 3 | $143.00–153.00 | $149.08 |
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