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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Report date May 20, 2026 · Published by USDA May 20, 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 5.00 higher, 500-600lbs 10.00 lower, over 600lbs 5.00 higher. Had 65 head 855lbs yearling steers sold for 357.50/ctw. Feeder heifers sold steady to 15.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold 5.00-10.00 higher.
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Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 369 | 8 | $563.00 | $563.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 33 | $477.00–525.00 | $518.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 17 | $431.00–479.00 | $444.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 41 | $419.00–437.00 | $421.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 557 | 14 | $391.00–417.00 | $406.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 629 | 5 | $365.00–385.00 | $381.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 6 | $351.00–357.00 | $352.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 6 | $467.00–469.00 | $468.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 2 | $482.00–485.00 | $483.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 433 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $405.00–429.00 | $416.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $300.00–369.00 | $334.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 16 | $610.00–670.00 | $623.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 434 | 22 | $545.00–590.00 | $571.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 477 | 30 | $500.00–539.00 | $520.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 71 | $485.00–517.00 | $497.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 592 | 19 | $433.00–470.00 | $447.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 617 | 55 | $407.00–437.00 | $431.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 16 | $385.00–411.00 | $399.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 554 | 4 | $491.00 | $491.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 850–900 | 855 | 65 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 5 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $557.00 | $557.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $429.00 | $429.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 435 | 6 | $500.00–540.00 | $526.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $481.00–507.00 | $493.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 507 | 12 | $465.00–493.00 | $484.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 566 | 42 | $420.00–460.00 | $427.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 4 | $387.00–429.00 | $415.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 4 | $371.00–393.00 | $387.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 707 | 5 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 807 | 3 | $310.00–343.00 | $325.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 612 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 925–1,235 | 1,100 | 21 | $169.00–179.00 | $174.28 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,100–1,230 | 1,190 | 5 | $182.00–192.00 | $187.37 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 865–1,340 | 1,076 | 11 | $157.00–167.00 | $160.94 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,230–1,585 | 1,376 | 7 | $167.00–177.00 | $173.75 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,395–1,455 | 1,417 | 3 | $180.00–190.00 | $185.73 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 875–945 | 910 | 2 | $139.00–141.00 | $139.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 835–1,020 | 935 | 6 | $148.00–155.00 | $152.49 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,910–2,060 | 1,985 | 2 | $229.00–238.00 | $233.67 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,950–2,080 | 2,015 | 2 | $242.00–250.00 | $246.13 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,435–1,995 | 1,577 | 6 | $217.00–225.00 | $221.85 |
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 | 1,180–1,310 | 1,260 | 3 | $189.00–195.00 | $191.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows 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) | 1,237 | 1,237 | 1 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,025–1,323 | 1,174 | 2 | $165.00–182.00 | $174.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,237 | 1,161 | 2 | $3,050–3,500 | $3,289.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,170–1,640 | 1,333 | 7 | $168.00–240.00 | $195.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
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 | 1,200–1,430 | 1,315 | 2 | $3,100–3,650 | $3,350.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 995 | 995 | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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