Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Report date May 6, 2026 · Published by USDA May 6, 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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Comparted to last week: Feeder steers sold 15.00-20.00 higher. Feeder heifers were limited to comparison were mostly steady. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 5.00-10.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $665.00 | $665.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 384 | 7 | $540.00–595.00 | $568.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 5 | $580.00–610.00 | $594.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 461 | 18 | $510.00–559.00 | $541.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 17 | $490.00–543.00 | $528.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 9 | $460.00–495.00 | $468.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 4 | $393.00 | $393.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 758 | 2 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 392 | 4 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 6 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 7 | $449.00–459.00 | $456.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $481.00 | $481.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 576 | 8 | $399.00–433.00 | $411.66 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $535.00–565.00 | $549.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 7 | $520.00–560.00 | $537.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 11 | $459.00–490.00 | $466.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 23 | $450.00–481.00 | $458.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 528 | 10 | $400.00–440.00 | $423.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 8 | $381.00–401.00 | $388.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $397.00 | $397.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 3 | $329.00–345.00 | $339.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 908 | 8 | $293.00–326.00 | $317.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 631 | 6 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 801 | 16 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 4 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 367 | 4 | $469.00–500.00 | $489.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 464 | 19 | $410.00–420.00 | $413.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $560.00–615.00 | $585.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 386 | 7 | $590.00–610.00 | $599.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 7 | $500.00–539.00 | $525.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 14 | $495.00–541.00 | $513.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 505 | 6 | $513.00 | $513.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 17 | $430.00–445.00 | $434.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 9 | $425.00–429.00 | $428.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 653 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 7 | $346.00–373.00 | $361.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $435.00–460.00 | $447.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,685–1,950 | 1,788 | 3 | $211.00–213.00 | $212.37 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,740–2,125 | 1,942 | 5 | $221.00–229.00 | $226.08 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,540–1,570 | 1,555 | 2 | $199.00–201.00 | $199.99 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 950–1,405 | 1,126 | 5 | $159.00–169.00 | $166.81 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,005–1,205 | 1,116 | 4 | $171.00–177.00 | $174.03 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 880–1,140 | 1,030 | 4 | $153.00–157.00 | $155.21 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,435–1,715 | 1,570 | 4 | $171.00–176.00 | $173.88 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,310–1,475 | 1,370 | 3 | $181.00–185.00 | $182.93 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 835–1,025 | 938 | 3 | $143.00–147.00 | $144.19 |
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) | 1,105 | 1,105 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,270–1,435 | 1,353 | 2 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,245–1,400 | 1,323 | 2 | $189.00–210.00 | $198.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,090–1,405 | 1,267 | 3 | $3,550–3,800 | $3,658.68 |
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 | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 975–1,155 | 1,065 | 2 | $187.00–205.00 | $195.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 880 | 880 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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