Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026 6:40 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 10.00-15.00 lower, 400-550lbs 7.00-10.00 higher, over 550lbs 10.00-15.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 400lbs sold 5.00-10.00 higher, over 400lbs 10.00-15.00 lower. Supply was moderate with good demand. Slaughter cows 5.00-7.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 3.00-5.00 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 | 305 | 2 | $459.00 | $459.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 358 | 6 | $417.00–445.00 | $440.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 426 | 11 | $398.00–413.00 | $405.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 10 | $370.00–397.00 | $383.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 26 | $340.00–364.00 | $354.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 574 | 13 | $320.00–330.00 | $324.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 642 | 15 | $322.00–328.00 | $323.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 671 | 15 | $311.00–319.00 | $313.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 707 | 9 | $301.00–313.00 | $310.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 792 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 700–750 | 731 | 16 | $315.00–317.00 | $315.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 343 | 6 | $425.00–427.00 | $425.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 371 | 9 | $394.00–400.00 | $395.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $331.00–333.00 | $331.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $310.00–375.00 | $345.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 419 | 5 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $335.00–350.00 | $342.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 543 | 2 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $300.00–313.00 | $306.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 4 | $280.00–287.00 | $283.55 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 363 | 7 | $495.00–510.00 | $505.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 415 | 9 | $455.00–478.00 | $460.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 462 | 8 | $416.00–459.00 | $437.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 24 | $391.00–419.00 | $409.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 582 | 7 | $340.00–362.00 | $353.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 22 | $341.00–350.00 | $346.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 26 | $326.00–347.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 738 | 4 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 650–700 | 667 | 9 | $349.00–359.00 | $357.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 2 | $427.00 | $427.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $407.00 | $407.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 539 | 14 | $385.00–389.00 | $386.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $400.00–423.00 | $411.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 8 | $339.00–404.00 | $387.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $335.00–341.00 | $339.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $310.00–321.00 | $315.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 697 | 6 | $311.00–319.00 | $312.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $301.00 | $301.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $413.00–441.00 | $427.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 4 | $405.00–413.00 | $410.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 541 | 10 | $340.00–376.00 | $366.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 566 | 8 | $341.00–370.00 | $355.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 644 | 16 | $311.00–322.00 | $317.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 672 | 7 | $315.00–324.00 | $319.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $300.00–321.00 | $311.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $291.00 | $291.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 398 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 2 | $370.00–395.00 | $382.35 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 6 | $370.00–375.00 | $374.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 5 | $320.00–335.00 | $330.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 955–1,450 | 1,265 | 16 | $132.00–136.00 | $134.33 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,155–1,430 | 1,244 | 7 | $137.00–142.00 | $138.52 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,145–1,345 | 1,236 | 6 | $128.00–131.00 | $129.49 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,485–1,594 | 1,529 | 4 | $125.00–134.00 | $130.50 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,395–1,670 | 1,513 | 8 | $135.00–141.00 | $138.10 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 890–1,375 | 1,105 | 5 | $110.00–116.00 | $113.28 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 870–1,340 | 1,166 | 10 | $119.00–125.00 | $122.09 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,625–1,855 | 1,740 | 3 | $181.00–187.00 | $184.47 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,740–1,845 | 1,793 | 2 | $195.00–201.00 | $197.91 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,295–1,985 | 1,708 | 3 | $171.00–178.00 | $175.87 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 795–1,145 | 927 | 3 | $220.00–290.00 | $247.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 965–1,550 | 1,214 | 13 | $134.00–195.00 | $152.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,040–1,310 | 1,149 | 4 | $163.00–260.00 | $206.42 |
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 | 820–840 | 830 | 2 | $1,700–1,725 | $1,712.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 920–960 | 940 | 2 | $2,500–2,700 | $2,597.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 920–940 | 930 | 2 | $2,725–2,850 | $2,786.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 915 | 915 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 775 | 775 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,660 | 1,660 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 845–935 | 890 | 2 | $1,800–1,875 | $1,835.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo)Thin Fleshed | 770 | 770 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Thin Fleshed | 770 | 770 | 1 | $1,775 | $1,775 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 775–1,075 | 925 | 2 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 855 | 855 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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