Past sale
Auction, Thursday, March 26, 2026
Report date Mar 26, 2026 · Published by USDA Mar 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 11:15 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Hope Livestock Auction - Hope, AR (AMS_2058)
Mar 26Sale shown
623Head sold
Thu, Nov 5Next sale
ThursdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold unevenly steady. Feeder heifers under 600lbs sold steady to 20.00 lower, while feeder heifers over 600lbs traded 10.00-20.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold unevenly steady, while slaughter bulls traded steady to 3.00 higher. One stand out sale was a replacement heifer that weighed 710lbs and traded for 5.00 per pound. Link to video sale; https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov/viewReport/3628
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 322 | 3 | $495.00–505.00 | $498.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 2 | $485.00–505.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 403 | 4 | $485.00–510.00 | $498.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 483 | 7 | $440.00–480.00 | $454.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 511 | 9 | $415.00–480.00 | $433.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 561 | 4 | $385.00–401.00 | $396.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 7 | $371.00–410.00 | $384.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 3 | $365.00–371.00 | $367.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 6 | $350.00–373.00 | $363.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $480.00–505.00 | $492.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $369.00 | $369.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $460.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $425.00–470.00 | $443.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 5 | $440.00–475.00 | $452.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $400.00–440.00 | $413.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 4 | $400.00–440.00 | $409.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $363.00 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $390.00–393.00 | $391.49 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $605.00–650.00 | $626.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 379 | 4 | $590.00–645.00 | $623.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 413 | 6 | $515.00–570.00 | $530.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 9 | $480.00–525.00 | $502.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 522 | 6 | $477.00–520.00 | $491.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 7 | $405.00–450.00 | $427.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 632 | 6 | $380.00–421.00 | $410.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 4 | $327.00–355.00 | $339.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 2 | $347.00–350.00 | $348.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 818 | 4 | $330.00–339.00 | $333.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $540.00–585.00 | $557.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 362 | 3 | $530.00–580.00 | $558.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 8 | $495.00–550.00 | $508.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 9 | $440.00–485.00 | $466.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 10 | $415.00–453.00 | $431.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $350.00–373.00 | $366.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 676 | 7 | $335.00–355.00 | $345.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 314 | 4 | $500.00–525.00 | $515.86 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $505.00–515.00 | $510.07 |
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) | 1,025–1,035 | 1,030 | 2 | $2,125–2,200 | $2,162.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,015–1,480 | 1,252 | 9 | $2,050–3,850 | $2,982.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,065–1,475 | 1,313 | 3 | $3,250–3,900 | $3,705.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 955 | 955 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,205–1,620 | 1,413 | 2 | $198.00–204.00 | $200.56 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,175–1,840 | 1,601 | 5 | $212.00–220.00 | $215.56 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,085–1,330 | 1,190 | 3 | $172.00–178.00 | $175.76 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 920–1,275 | 1,098 | 2 | $171.00–174.00 | $172.74 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,225–1,715 | 1,470 | 4 | $173.00–179.00 | $176.69 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,135–1,485 | 1,363 | 3 | $183.00–187.00 | $184.45 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 815–1,430 | 1,004 | 8 | $159.00–166.00 | $163.32 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 995–1,030 | 1,013 | 2 | $175.00–178.00 | $176.47 |
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- 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.
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