Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Report date May 27, 2026 · Published by USDA May 27, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Green Forest Stockyards - Green Forest, AR (AMS_2050)
May 27Sale shown
631Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 10.00-20.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold mixed under 400lbs 10.00 higher, 400-500lbs 10.00 lower, 500-600lbs steady to 5.00 higher. Not enough over 600lbs for a trend. Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00-5.00 lower.
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 | 333 | 9 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 17 | $479.00–530.00 | $518.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 436 | 14 | $473.00–515.00 | $484.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 10 | $449.00–465.00 | $459.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 35 | $385.00–423.00 | $409.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 34 | $369.00–407.00 | $396.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 13 | $370.00–385.00 | $382.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 11 | $341.00–363.00 | $346.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 722 | 8 | $335.00–345.00 | $341.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 874 | 4 | $303.00 | $303.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 11 | $499.00 | $499.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 7 | $451.00 | $451.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 486 | 6 | $410.00–415.00 | $411.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $465.00–491.00 | $477.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $427.00–440.00 | $432.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $399.00–410.00 | $406.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $357.00 | $357.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $321.00–331.00 | $327.69 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $575.00–620.00 | $596.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 369 | 7 | $545.00–580.00 | $555.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 407 | 5 | $510.00–535.00 | $522.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 21 | $450.00–495.00 | $482.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 8 | $447.00–471.00 | $459.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 16 | $421.00–457.00 | $443.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 636 | 39 | $405.00–435.00 | $418.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 3 | $325.00–335.00 | $331.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 501 | 7 | $499.00 | $499.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 448 | 2 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $499.00–520.00 | $513.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $349.00–439.00 | $415.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $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 | 332 | 3 | $535.00–595.00 | $573.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 9 | $500.00–523.00 | $513.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 19 | $430.00–467.00 | $452.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 532 | 9 | $425.00–457.00 | $438.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 12 | $411.00–433.00 | $420.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 635 | 14 | $391.00–423.00 | $399.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $356.00–383.00 | $369.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 393 | 4 | $475.00–495.00 | $490.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 728 | 4 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,385 | 1,183 | 16 | $167.00–177.00 | $173.08 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,080–1,240 | 1,163 | 6 | $181.00–190.00 | $185.06 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 925–1,260 | 1,096 | 20 | $155.00–165.00 | $160.59 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,300–1,555 | 1,419 | 5 | $169.00–173.00 | $170.28 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,305–1,665 | 1,443 | 12 | $175.00–185.00 | $179.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 885–1,145 | 1,040 | 4 | $130.00–140.00 | $135.35 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 765–1,145 | 948 | 12 | $143.00–153.00 | $150.66 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,750–2,190 | 1,962 | 5 | $223.00–233.00 | $228.49 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,855–2,015 | 1,935 | 2 | $237.00–246.00 | $241.69 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,395–1,840 | 1,582 | 10 | $213.00–221.00 | $217.58 |
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) | 1,015–1,425 | 1,160 | 3 | $175.00–207.00 | $188.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,215–1,405 | 1,283 | 6 | $2,175–2,750 | $2,503.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,430–1,485 | 1,458 | 2 | $177.00–181.00 | $179.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 970–1,135 | 1,078 | 3 | $180.00–201.00 | $188.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035–1,375 | 1,224 | 7 | $2,200–2,600 | $2,326.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,325–1,500 | 1,402 | 3 | $175.00–201.00 | $184.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100–1,150 | 1,125 | 2 | $2,050–3,600 | $2,842.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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 | 960–1,260 | 1,110 | 3 | $179.00–230.00 | $193.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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 | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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