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Auction, Thursday, October 29, 2026
Report date Oct 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 29, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 7:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Hope Livestock Auction - Hope, AR (AMS_2058)
Compared to last week: Feeder steers traded 10.00-20.00 higher. Not enough comparable receipts to establish a trend on feeder heifers. Slaughter cattle sold steady to 5.00 lower. There were a few key buyers absent affecting the feeder and slaughter markets.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $425.00–435.00 | $429.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $400.00–430.00 | $411.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 5 | $370.00–395.00 | $378.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 466 | 4 | $330.00–351.00 | $341.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 15 | $331.00–347.00 | $336.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 13 | $310.00–341.00 | $324.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 628 | 6 | $307.00–329.00 | $317.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 679 | 6 | $287.00–305.00 | $299.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $291.00–309.00 | $297.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 828 | 2 | $235.00–260.00 | $247.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 874 | 4 | $205.00–225.00 | $217.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 2 | $210.00–230.00 | $220.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,200–1,250 | 1,215 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $377.00–440.00 | $408.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 4 | $340.00–370.00 | $352.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 431 | 9 | $330.00–365.00 | $344.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 5 | $327.00–341.00 | $332.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $303.00–328.00 | $317.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $301.00 | $301.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 717 | 3 | $270.00–277.00 | $272.95 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 488 | 1 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $350.00–385.00 | $364.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $328.00–340.00 | $333.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $315.00–345.00 | $330.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 678 | 3 | $305.00–317.00 | $310.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 738 | 2 | $260.00–279.00 | $269.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
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 | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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) | 975–1,560 | 1,260 | 4 | $1,600–2,600 | $2,125.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075–1,455 | 1,248 | 7 | $1,600–2,700 | $1,844.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 865–1,345 | 1,089 | 7 | $1,375–3,250 | $2,252.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 880–1,515 | 1,218 | 3 | $1,475–2,600 | $2,311.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020–1,055 | 1,038 | 2 | $2,500–3,100 | $2,805.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 950 | 950 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 225 | 2 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 268 | 2 | $485.00–505.00 | $494.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 326 | 4 | $465.00–505.00 | $482.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 7 | $430.00–475.00 | $454.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 6 | $450.00–465.00 | $454.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 463 | 8 | $410.00–455.00 | $423.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 14 | $363.00–401.00 | $383.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 15 | $347.00–383.00 | $361.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 16 | $321.00–355.00 | $340.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 12 | $324.00–349.00 | $335.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 722 | 7 | $310.00–339.00 | $327.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 762 | 3 | $309.00–324.00 | $316.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 913 | 2 | $267.00–295.00 | $280.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 955 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $365.00–400.00 | $378.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 7 | $415.00–440.00 | $428.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 6 | $380.00–409.00 | $396.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 7 | $345.00–373.00 | $353.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 7 | $335.00–369.00 | $344.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $313.00–337.00 | $324.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $300.00–307.00 | $303.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,510–1,770 | 1,655 | 3 | $167.00–173.00 | $170.16 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,155–1,685 | 1,411 | 7 | $149.00–157.00 | $152.33 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,130–1,345 | 1,209 | 5 | $115.00–122.00 | $118.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,340–1,585 | 1,449 | 4 | $123.00–131.00 | $126.14 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,470–1,690 | 1,580 | 2 | $123.00–125.00 | $123.93 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,130 | 1,062 | 3 | $99.00–108.00 | $103.97 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
History
Hope Livestock price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 650–700 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 500–550 lbs | Steers Medium and Large · 1, 450–500 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | $335.38 | $383.85 | $423.08 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $326.07 | $403.88 | $399.22 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $335.92 | $381.13 | $423.32 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $329.52 | $355.91 | $391.03 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $345.58 | $381.50 | $412.30 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $330.54 | $387.69 | $431.34 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $313.89 | $340.23 | $388.24 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $322.02 | $393.00 | $374.64 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $313.67 | $329.55 | $335.50 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $319.67 | $354.97 | $414.55 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $339.51 | $370.37 | $414.64 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $365.64 | $397.05 | $449.14 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $324.85 | $376.85 | $380.00 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $350.79 | $391.32 | $446.15 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $362.75 | $403.56 | $417.16 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | $384.02 | $431.79 | $469.42 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | Auction | 957 | 84 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Auction | 804 | 68 |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Auction | 1,146 | 83 |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Auction | 903 | 86 |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | Auction | 743 | 68 |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Auction | 594 | 62 |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Auction | 250 | 49 |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Auction | 467 | 65 |
| Thu, Aug 27, 2026 | Auction | 523 | 73 |
| Thu, Aug 20, 2026 | Auction | 289 | 51 |
| Thu, Aug 13, 2026 | Auction | 407 | 58 |
| Thu, Aug 6, 2026 | Auction | 399 | 54 |
| Thu, Jul 30, 2026 | Auction | 267 | 69 |
| Thu, Jul 23, 2026 | Auction | 258 | 64 |
| Thu, Jul 16, 2026 | Auction | 958 | 96 |
| Thu, Jul 9, 2026 | Auction | 619 | 69 |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | Auction | 762 | 84 |
| Thu, Jun 11, 2026 | Auction | 466 | 71 |
| Thu, Jun 4, 2026 | Auction | 344 | 69 |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | Auction | 647 | 79 |
| Thu, May 21, 2026 | Auction | 369 | 61 |
| Thu, May 7, 2026 | Auction | 584 | 71 |
| Thu, Apr 30, 2026 | Auction | 274 | 55 |
| Thu, Apr 23, 2026 | Auction | 579 | 68 |
| Thu, Apr 16, 2026 | Auction | 577 | 76 |
| Thu, Apr 9, 2026 | Auction | 359 | 61 |
| Thu, Apr 2, 2026 | Auction | 621 | 79 |
| Thu, Mar 26, 2026 | Auction | 623 | 66 |
| Thu, Mar 19, 2026 | Auction | 756 | 74 |
| Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | Auction | 242 | 47 |
The barn
About Hope Livestock
- Listed as
- Hope Livestock
- Sale day
- Thursday
- Notes
- Cattle auction (weekly report); sheep and goat auction 4th Saturday (monthly report). Day as labeled on the state Market News report list
From Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Livestock Auctions and Market Reports, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Questions
Questions about Hope Livestock
When is the next sale at Hope Livestock?
Thursday, November 5: Regular Thursday sale. The barn sells on Thursdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Hope Livestock?
Hope, Arkansas. Get directions.
What sold at Hope Livestock most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Thursday, October 29 sale with 957 head: feeder heifers, feeder bulls, cow-calf pairs, bred cows, replacement stock cows, feeder steers and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Hope Livestock prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Hope Livestock Auction - Hope, AR (AMS_2058). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Hope?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: McGrew Livestock Auction (Glenwood, AR, Thu Nov 5). Distances are straight-line from Hope.
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