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Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Report date Jul 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Green Forest Stockyards - Green Forest, AR (AMS_2050)
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389Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Comparted to last week: Feeder steers under 400lbs 2.00-4.00 lower, 400-600lbs 10.00-15.00 lower, over 800lbs 15.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 10.00-15.00 lower. Supply was light with good demand on steers over 800lbs and moderate on other classes with a light test in some classes. There were two very large lots in the auction today. 60 steers weighing 900lbs sold for 338.75/cwt. The other lot was 120 steers weighing 828 sold for 348.10/cwt. Not enough to establish a trend for slaughter cows and bulls.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 386 | 4 | $459.00–465.00 | $463.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 2 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 10 | $385.00–410.00 | $393.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 556 | 3 | $358.00–387.00 | $377.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 644 | 6 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 542 | 2 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $519.00 | $519.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 10 | $430.00–450.00 | $447.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 396 | 4 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 430 | 6 | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 450–500 | 472 | 15 | $429.00–440.00 | $437.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 543 | 6 | $432.00 | $432.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 583 | 7 | $378.00–409.00 | $386.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 603 | 3 | $375.00–385.00 | $381.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 828 | 120 | $348.10 | $348.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 900 | 60 | $338.75 | $338.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 4 | $469.00–481.00 | $477.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $407.00–423.00 | $414.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 11 | $389.00–409.00 | $395.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 16 | $358.00–386.00 | $373.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 5 | $330.00–351.00 | $334.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $305.00–306.00 | $305.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 858 | 2 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 447 | 11 | $413.00–416.00 | $414.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 550–600 | 551 | 5 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 5 | $348.00–419.00 | $361.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,110–1,240 | 1,166 | 4 | $177.00–179.00 | $178.01 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,165–1,330 | 1,225 | 3 | $181.00–186.00 | $182.61 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,050–1,075 | 1,060 | 3 | $155.00–161.00 | $157.67 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,815 | 1,815 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,305–1,730 | 1,518 | 2 | $185.00–186.00 | $185.57 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 935 | 935 | 1 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,095–1,250 | 1,173 | 2 | $137.00–147.00 | $141.67 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · High dressing | 2,125 | 2,125 | 1 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
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 | 960–1,230 | 1,070 | 3 | $183.00–215.00 | $195.25 |
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) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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