Past sale
Auction, Thursday, October 29, 2026
Report date Oct 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 29, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 2, 2026 11:15 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Hope Livestock Auction - Hope, AR (AMS_2058)
Oct 29Sale shown
957Head sold
Thu, Nov 5Next sale
ThursdaySale day
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 |
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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.
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