Past sale
Auction, Thursday, September 17, 2026
Report date Sep 17, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 15, 2026 7:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Hope Livestock Auction - Hope, AR (AMS_2058)
Sep 17Sale shown
594Head sold
Thu, Nov 5Next sale
ThursdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 20.00- 30.00 higher, while feeder heifers sold 10.00-20.00 higher. Not enough comparable data to establish a trend on slaughter cattle. Replacement cattle sold strong with high demand as this week was the stock cow special. Link to video sale;https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_3628.pdf
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 8 | $410.00–430.00 | $420.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $365.00–390.00 | $373.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $370.00–385.00 | $377.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $355.00–390.00 | $376.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 7 | $316.00–341.00 | $333.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 621 | 9 | $316.00–342.00 | $328.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 379 | 4 | $390.00–415.00 | $398.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 5 | $325.00–347.00 | $339.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 328 | 3 | $520.00–560.00 | $542.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 383 | 4 | $415.00–455.00 | $440.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $415.00–450.00 | $434.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $420.00–440.00 | $431.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 10 | $370.00–403.00 | $387.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 12 | $343.00–381.00 | $352.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 13 | $329.00–361.00 | $341.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 669 | 5 | $327.00–337.00 | $330.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 5 | $290.00–316.00 | $304.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 778 | 3 | $289.00–310.00 | $301.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 813 | 2 | $293.00–300.00 | $296.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1Thin Fleshed | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $400.00–405.00 | $401.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 2 | $365.00–370.00 | $367.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 4 | $375.00–395.00 | $379.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 5 | $345.00–349.00 | $346.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 5 | $329.00–339.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 4 | $285.00–316.00 | $303.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 7 | $285.00–315.00 | $300.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
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 | 1,075–1,315 | 1,219 | 4 | $2,500–3,300 | $2,812.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,210–1,235 | 1,223 | 2 | $2,850–3,200 | $3,023.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,135 | 1,135 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100–1,335 | 1,225 | 5 | $1,900–2,050 | $1,991.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,035–1,380 | 1,208 | 2 | $2,200–2,400 | $2,314.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,150–1,310 | 1,249 | 4 | $2,300–3,150 | $2,578.38 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,300 | 1,182 | 7 | $135.00–145.00 | $140.29 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,350–1,425 | 1,388 | 2 | $155.00–156.00 | $155.51 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,235–1,465 | 1,364 | 4 | $149.00–154.00 | $150.94 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325–1,645 | 1,510 | 4 | $159.00–169.00 | $161.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 835–1,090 | 948 | 5 | $124.00–128.00 | $126.34 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,100–1,305 | 1,203 | 2 | $129.00–130.00 | $129.54 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,100–1,990 | 1,589 | 5 | $175.00–185.00 | $181.04 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,805 | 1,805 | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 · (<2 yrs) | 700–1,010 | 813 | 21 | $2,450–3,050 | $2,835.73 |
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About Hope Livestock
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- 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.
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