Past sale
Cattle sale, Thursday, April 30, 2026
Report date Apr 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 10:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, I-40 Livestock - Ozark, AR (AMS_2053)
Apr 30Sale shown
452Head sold
Thu, Nov 5Next sale
ThursdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 600 lbs sold 10.00-20.00 lower, over 600 lbs sold 30.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 400 lbs sold 10.00 lower, over 400 lbs sold 19.00-22.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 7.00-10.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 329 | 11 | $525.00–585.00 | $549.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 6 | $500.00–540.00 | $518.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 17 | $470.00–512.50 | $493.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 465 | 5 | $445.00–485.00 | $470.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 515 | 20 | $420.00–452.50 | $438.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 567 | 18 | $380.00–447.50 | $415.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 5 | $370.00–420.00 | $403.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Guaranteed Open | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Guaranteed Open | 1,000–1,050 | 1,028 | 2 | $250.00–280.00 | $264.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 400–450 | 400 | 3 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 498 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 473 | 5 | $464.00 | $464.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 549 | 4 | $432.00 | $432.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $430.00–510.00 | $469.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 4 | $475.00–535.00 | $498.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 438 | 5 | $425.00–470.00 | $452.93 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 7 | $385.00–465.00 | $437.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 320 | 3 | $610.00–660.00 | $629.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 376 | 6 | $600.00–675.00 | $617.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 14 | $507.50–555.00 | $536.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 472 | 20 | $500.00–562.50 | $532.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 7 | $472.50–510.00 | $491.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 29 | $452.50–482.50 | $473.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 8 | $425.00–453.00 | $445.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 15 | $385.00–433.00 | $424.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $370.00–387.50 | $378.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 845 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 950–1,000 | 950 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,250–1,300 | 1,275 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 550 | 6 | $430.00–440.00 | $433.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 412 | 3 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 312 | 3 | $555.00–580.00 | $568.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 9 | $520.00–590.00 | $559.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $480.00–525.00 | $501.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $440.00–480.00 | $459.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $420.00–465.00 | $442.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 581 | 4 | $380.00–470.00 | $432.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 467 | 6 | $495.00–535.00 | $514.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 7 | $435.00–505.00 | $480.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 6 | $420.00–470.00 | $438.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 5 | $405.00–427.50 | $419.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 667 | 7 | $362.50–395.00 | $383.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 727 | 6 | $345.00–365.00 | $351.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,135 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,560 | 1,238 | 16 | $170.00–179.00 | $174.67 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,365–1,420 | 1,406 | 4 | $180.00–183.00 | $182.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,090–1,315 | 1,168 | 8 | $161.00–167.00 | $164.24 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 855–975 | 928 | 6 | $140.00–159.00 | $148.96 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,165–1,675 | 1,371 | 21 | $171.00–177.00 | $173.98 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,250 | 1,250 | 3 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,225–1,515 | 1,413 | 3 | $161.00–169.00 | $166.17 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 880–1,090 | 985 | 2 | $149.00–157.00 | $153.43 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,335–2,370 | 1,743 | 5 | $212.00–219.00 | $214.06 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,560–2,115 | 1,748 | 3 | $223.00–227.00 | $225.81 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,355–1,805 | 1,538 | 4 | $201.00–209.00 | $205.61 |
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) | 1,075–1,105 | 1,090 | 2 | $1,900–2,000 | $1,950.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,180–1,445 | 1,307 | 3 | $170.00–178.00 | $173.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 965–1,215 | 1,103 | 8 | $2,100–2,600 | $2,318.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,010–1,260 | 1,153 | 3 | $180.00–186.00 | $182.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 940–1,395 | 1,194 | 10 | $2,100–2,800 | $2,479.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,330–1,395 | 1,363 | 2 | $174.00–175.00 | $174.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,135–1,245 | 1,203 | 3 | $2,200–2,800 | $2,438.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,230–1,295 | 1,263 | 2 | $3,000–3,300 | $3,146.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,220–1,340 | 1,280 | 2 | $2,850–3,600 | $3,207.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 985 | 985 | 1 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
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About I-40 Livestock
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- Sale day
- Thursday
- Notes
- Cattle auction (weekly report); feeder cattle special (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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