Past sale
Auction, Thursday, October 8, 2026
Report date Oct 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 8, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 11:15 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Hope Livestock Auction - Hope, AR (AMS_2058)
Oct 8Sale shown
1,146Head sold
Thu, Nov 5Next sale
ThursdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 500 lbs traded 20.00- 30.00 higher reaching instances of 60.00 higher, while feeder steers over 500lbs traded 5.00- 10.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cattle sold 5.00- 10.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
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) | 780–1,485 | 1,153 | 6 | $1,475–2,550 | $1,977.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 980–1,535 | 1,217 | 5 | $1,525–2,950 | $2,146.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 920–1,395 | 1,116 | 5 | $1,875–3,500 | $2,637.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 925 | 925 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 665–980 | 823 | 2 | $2,000–2,600 | $2,357.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 235 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 275 | 6 | $500.00–550.00 | $530.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 314 | 5 | $490.00–540.00 | $508.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 8 | $465.00–510.00 | $484.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 419 | 9 | $425.00–470.00 | $444.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 11 | $401.00–445.00 | $423.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 517 | 15 | $369.00–409.00 | $381.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 569 | 21 | $336.00–369.00 | $351.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 619 | 19 | $328.00–363.00 | $344.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 667 | 12 | $327.00–348.00 | $335.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 723 | 11 | $320.00–330.00 | $325.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 7 | $309.00–324.00 | $316.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,130 | 1 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $460.00–475.00 | $466.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 13 | $410.00–455.00 | $440.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 5 | $390.00–415.00 | $400.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 22 | $363.00–400.00 | $382.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 13 | $332.00–365.00 | $350.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 608 | 3 | $318.00–325.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $279.00–310.00 | $294.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $289.00–303.00 | $296.04 |
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 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,265–1,530 | 1,398 | 2 | $2,800–3,250 | $3,003.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,225 | 1,225 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $290.00–300.00 | $295.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 885 | 2 | $251.00–270.00 | $260.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 890 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 272 | 3 | $450.00–475.00 | $465.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 314 | 5 | $435.00–470.00 | $451.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 9 | $430.00–463.00 | $448.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 416 | 11 | $395.00–430.00 | $412.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 12 | $341.00–381.00 | $355.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 516 | 14 | $327.00–363.00 | $342.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 9 | $326.00–359.00 | $337.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $348.00–366.00 | $357.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 681 | 7 | $289.00–300.00 | $297.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $419.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 9 | $390.00–425.00 | $409.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 424 | 5 | $349.00–385.00 | $364.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 4 | $325.00–343.00 | $335.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 7 | $320.00–328.00 | $323.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 7 | $310.00–325.00 | $320.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 619 | 6 | $300.00–317.00 | $309.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 805–875 | 838 | 3 | $241.00–260.00 | $252.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 905–1,180 | 1,022 | 5 | $160.00–233.00 | $203.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 830–1,165 | 971 | 7 | $191.00–259.00 | $235.25 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,510–1,835 | 1,663 | 3 | $174.00–181.00 | $178.32 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,630–1,755 | 1,693 | 2 | $188.00–193.00 | $190.41 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,235–1,530 | 1,333 | 5 | $156.00–166.00 | $162.27 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,130–1,525 | 1,282 | 9 | $123.00–130.00 | $126.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,115–1,440 | 1,310 | 3 | $134.00–135.00 | $134.72 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,100–1,540 | 1,302 | 3 | $120.00–121.00 | $120.28 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,485–1,830 | 1,584 | 5 | $136.00–144.00 | $138.53 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,230–1,510 | 1,347 | 3 | $149.00–155.00 | $151.24 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,290–1,655 | 1,473 | 2 | $129.00–133.00 | $130.75 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 980–1,185 | 1,102 | 6 | $112.00–116.00 | $113.89 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,150–1,265 | 1,215 | 4 | $118.00–121.00 | $118.74 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 785–960 | 889 | 5 | $89.00–91.00 | $90.23 |
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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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