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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Report date May 13, 2026 · Published by USDA May 13, 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 mixed under 400lbs 15.00 higher, 400-500lbs 15.00 lower, over 600 steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold from 10.00 higher to 8.00 lower in uneven sales. Slaughter cows sold 5.00-10.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold 10.00-15.00 higher.
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 369 | 24 | $495.00–549.00 | $517.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 414 | 6 | $513.00–515.00 | $514.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 26 | $425.00–470.00 | $450.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 34 | $407.00–445.00 | $421.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 35 | $397.00–437.00 | $416.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 5 | $350.00–379.00 | $372.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 714 | 7 | $333.00–341.00 | $338.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 877 | 5 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 388 | 5 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 11 | $381.00–385.00 | $382.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $459.00 | $459.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $380.00–421.00 | $400.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $371.00–399.00 | $385.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 4 | $355.00–375.00 | $366.58 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $675.00 | $675.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 4 | $595.00–610.00 | $602.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 4 | $565.00–577.00 | $573.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 16 | $499.00–545.00 | $513.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 37 | $452.00–495.00 | $479.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 588 | 48 | $452.00–497.00 | $460.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 18 | $420.00–444.00 | $436.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 688 | 38 | $391.00–409.00 | $392.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 737 | 3 | $359.00–381.00 | $366.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 868 | 2 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 451 | 8 | $561.00 | $561.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 507 | 5 | $527.00 | $527.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 616 | 14 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 850 | 21 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 10 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 12 | $423.00–439.00 | $435.10 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 4 | $615.00–630.00 | $623.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 3 | $585.00–615.00 | $599.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 438 | 8 | $500.00–539.00 | $506.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 484 | 12 | $460.00–507.00 | $497.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 13 | $449.00–493.00 | $464.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 3 | $413.00 | $413.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 7 | $429.00–437.00 | $431.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 653 | 5 | $370.00–387.00 | $376.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 780 | 3 | $321.00–335.00 | $330.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $453.00 | $453.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
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 | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 815 | 815 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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) | 1,570 | 1,570 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 945–1,155 | 1,050 | 2 | $2,000–2,400 | $2,220 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150–1,425 | 1,229 | 4 | $171.00–185.00 | $179.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,250–1,385 | 1,313 | 4 | $2,575–2,700 | $2,617.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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 | 1,260–1,350 | 1,305 | 2 | $188.00–190.00 | $189.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,045–1,305 | 1,138 | 4 | $167.00–195.00 | $184.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 945–1,390 | 1,116 | 18 | $171.00–180.00 | $175.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,025–1,385 | 1,187 | 15 | $181.00–191.00 | $185.15 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 910–1,090 | 1,013 | 7 | $159.00–169.00 | $164.77 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,340–1,745 | 1,508 | 3 | $177.00–179.00 | $178.23 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,370–1,565 | 1,468 | 2 | $185.00–189.00 | $186.87 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 755–1,120 | 938 | 2 | $131.00–139.00 | $135.78 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 855–1,195 | 978 | 4 | $140.00–155.00 | $145.94 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,465–2,245 | 1,687 | 7 | $217.00–227.00 | $223.29 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,820–2,020 | 1,920 | 2 | $245.00–249.00 | $247.10 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,075–1,325 | 1,217 | 3 | $203.00–209.00 | $206.55 |
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