Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Report date Aug 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 26, 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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327Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold mixed under 450lbs 5.00-10.00 higher, 450-500lbs 10.00-15.00 lower, over 600lbs 5.00-10.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 5.00-15.00 lower. The offering included a group of 63 steers weighing 833lbs that sold for 326.00/cwt. Slaughter cows sold 5.00-10.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 3.00-7.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 343 | 3 | $457.00 | $457.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 397 | 3 | $413.00–420.00 | $415.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 431 | 9 | $319.00–375.00 | $357.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 476 | 9 | $380.00–399.00 | $388.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 22 | $360.00–380.00 | $371.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $310.00–323.00 | $316.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 787 | 8 | $279.00–293.00 | $283.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 7 | $360.00–362.00 | $360.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $250.00–260.00 | $255.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $451.00 | $451.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 382 | 12 | $389.00–407.00 | $401.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 442 | 4 | $351.00–370.00 | $355.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 5 | $369.00–370.00 | $369.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 514 | 9 | $341.00–367.00 | $350.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 12 | $309.00–327.00 | $317.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 614 | 4 | $310.00–335.00 | $316.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 674 | 6 | $287.00–313.00 | $300.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $323.00–350.00 | $335.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $461.00 | $461.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $441.00–451.00 | $445.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 17 | $365.00–400.00 | $380.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 540 | 9 | $363.00–370.00 | $366.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 3 | $335.00–350.00 | $342.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $329.00 | $329.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 833 | 63 | $326.00 | $326.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 413 | 3 | $407.00 | $407.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $333.00–417.00 | $375.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,440 | 1,231 | 7 | $150.00–155.00 | $152.10 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 990–1,210 | 1,122 | 3 | $160.00–162.00 | $160.69 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 910–1,440 | 1,180 | 12 | $143.00–149.00 | $145.60 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,370–1,680 | 1,466 | 5 | $148.00–158.00 | $153.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,175–1,375 | 1,275 | 2 | $120.00–129.00 | $124.85 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 972–1,070 | 1,027 | 3 | $132.00–139.00 | $134.77 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,165–1,920 | 1,498 | 3 | $190.00–197.00 | $194.56 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,775–1,975 | 1,875 | 2 | $201.00–208.00 | $204.31 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,585–1,935 | 1,760 | 2 | $169.00–179.00 | $174.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 680 | 680 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,185–1,250 | 1,218 | 2 | $169.00–199.00 | $184.40 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,185–1,420 | 1,303 | 2 | $1,825–2,800 | $2,356.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $2,825 | $2,825 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,060–1,180 | 1,120 | 2 | $2,300–2,450 | $2,379.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,300–1,301 | 1,301 | 2 | $3,350–4,000 | $3,675.12 |
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