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Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Report date Oct 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 21, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 3:10 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Green Forest Stockyards - Green Forest, AR (AMS_2050)
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Comparted to last week: Not enough feeder steers in some classes for a trend with a few classes over 400lbs steady to 10.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 600lbs sold 7.00-15.00 higher. Over 600lbs 2.00-10.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00-4.00 higher.
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Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $400.00–421.00 | $410.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $350.00–360.00 | $354.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 434 | 9 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 14 | $391.00–411.00 | $393.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 14 | $357.00–379.00 | $377.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 578 | 10 | $355.00–367.00 | $356.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 607 | 6 | $314.00–327.00 | $317.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 781 | 5 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 495 | 2 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 342 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 3 | $300.00–350.00 | $334.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 458 | 4 | $301.00–350.00 | $331.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 512 | 4 | $300.00–340.00 | $329.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 661 | 6 | $250.00–289.00 | $263.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 314 | 9 | $465.00–490.00 | $474.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 384 | 8 | $440.00–461.00 | $458.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 16 | $433.00–450.00 | $437.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 536 | 7 | $365.00–379.00 | $375.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 587 | 12 | $340.00–350.00 | $349.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $331.00 | $331.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 998 | 4 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 542 | 6 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 818 | 6 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 900–950 | 918 | 41 | $322.50–325.00 | $323.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 316 | 5 | $380.00–420.00 | $387.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 359 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $403.00 | $403.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 9 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 387 | 3 | $400.00–420.00 | $413.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 432 | 17 | $380.00–400.00 | $396.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 479 | 5 | $365.00–384.00 | $380.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 531 | 16 | $358.00–375.00 | $359.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 8 | $346.00–351.00 | $349.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $319.00–321.00 | $320.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 692 | 10 | $301.00–309.00 | $307.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $261.00–269.00 | $265.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 850–900 | 855 | 12 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 646 | 7 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 750–800 | 785 | 6 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 805 | 2 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 552 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $291.00 | $291.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $421.00 | $421.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 387 | 3 | $307.00–340.00 | $329.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $300.00–325.00 | $312.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 6 | $300.00–336.00 | $319.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 696 | 5 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,330 | 1,164 | 7 | $123.00–126.00 | $124.14 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,145–1,295 | 1,225 | 5 | $128.00–131.00 | $129.24 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,120–1,295 | 1,208 | 6 | $119.00–122.00 | $120.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,335–1,595 | 1,480 | 4 | $126.00–129.00 | $127.95 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,355–1,525 | 1,422 | 8 | $130.00–140.00 | $133.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 970–1,180 | 1,097 | 5 | $110.00–113.00 | $111.54 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 905–1,170 | 1,062 | 3 | $115.00–118.00 | $116.61 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,370–1,570 | 1,470 | 2 | $177.00–178.00 | $177.53 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,650–2,070 | 1,903 | 4 | $181.00–191.00 | $187.14 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,640–1,805 | 1,723 | 2 | $161.00–162.00 | $161.48 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,305 | 1,305 | 1 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,680 | 1,680 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 825–1,115 | 970 | 2 | $2,550–2,725 | $2,650.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,025 | 1,025 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,075–1,445 | 1,200 | 5 | $133.00–185.00 | $158.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 875–1,305 | 1,076 | 9 | $143.00–239.00 | $187.47 |
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 | 1,420 | 1,420 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 865–1,030 | 948 | 2 | $2,700–3,150 | $2,905.41 |
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