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Cattle sale, Thursday, October 1, 2026
Report date Oct 1, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 29, 2026 7:10 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, I-40 Livestock - Ozark, AR (AMS_2053)
Oct 1Sale shown
702Head sold
Thu, Nov 5Next sale
ThursdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 500 lbs sold 15.00-30.00 lower, over 500 lbs sold 4.00-10.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 600 lbs sold 6.00-20.00, mostly 13.00 lower, over 600 lbs sold 3.00 lower. Feeder supply consisted mostly of unweaned, average to plain in quality cattle with many bull calves in offering. Slaughter cows sold 2.00 lower, Slaughter bulls sold 4.00 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 | 331 | 9 | $395.00–435.00 | $419.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 11 | $400.00–420.00 | $407.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 20 | $350.00–420.00 | $396.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 14 | $337.50–370.00 | $357.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 25 | $317.50–347.50 | $331.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 564 | 15 | $312.50–345.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 611 | 10 | $305.00–328.00 | $320.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $305.00–310.00 | $307.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 713 | 2 | $282.50–305.00 | $293.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 371 | 6 | $320.00–390.00 | $364.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 422 | 3 | $342.00–350.00 | $347.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $285.00–310.00 | $297.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 5 | $370.00–410.00 | $383.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 487 | 21 | $337.50–388.00 | $362.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 527 | 13 | $320.00–365.00 | $345.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 577 | 27 | $312.50–345.00 | $332.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 19 | $305.00–329.00 | $322.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 12 | $300.00–319.00 | $314.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 7 | $285.00–317.00 | $301.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 768 | 2 | $275.00–285.00 | $280.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 823 | 2 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 895 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 445 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $270.00–300.00 | $289.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 688 | 2 | $270.00–295.00 | $282.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 321 | 5 | $460.00–525.00 | $487.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 16 | $420.00–485.00 | $450.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 423 | 25 | $415.00–472.50 | $440.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 23 | $374.00–440.00 | $401.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 519 | 21 | $355.00–393.00 | $373.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 584 | 22 | $335.00–365.00 | $348.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 637 | 11 | $335.00–351.00 | $349.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 7 | $320.00–330.00 | $326.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 3 | $315.00–332.50 | $325.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $390.00–400.00 | $395.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $391.00–400.00 | $395.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 324 | 5 | $365.00–440.00 | $404.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 369 | 9 | $335.00–400.00 | $362.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 418 | 4 | $350.00–415.00 | $375.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 471 | 5 | $350.00–405.00 | $378.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Small and Medium · 3 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $230.00–280.00 | $254.57 |
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 | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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) | 1,020–1,185 | 1,103 | 2 | $1,350–1,750 | $1,564.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 870–1,115 | 1,008 | 3 | $1,100–2,000 | $1,630.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 840–1,115 | 988 | 3 | $1,500–2,900 | $2,221.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 890–1,295 | 1,100 | 8 | $1,600–2,350 | $1,870.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 980–1,290 | 1,164 | 6 | $1,700–2,000 | $1,900.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 865–1,220 | 1,043 | 2 | $1,850–2,700 | $2,347.36 |
| Small and Medium · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 815 | 815 | 1 | $1,525 | $1,525 |
| Small and Medium · 3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 770 | 770 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 835–940 | 888 | 2 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
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 | 980 | 980 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 925 | 925 | 1 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,220–1,250 | 1,237 | 3 | $138.00–147.00 | $141.63 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 975–1,250 | 1,148 | 3 | $150.00–157.00 | $152.48 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 960–1,220 | 1,098 | 9 | $130.00–137.00 | $133.83 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 850–1,075 | 933 | 5 | $115.00–126.00 | $119.29 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,210–1,945 | 1,502 | 9 | $140.00–145.00 | $141.66 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,235–1,350 | 1,293 | 2 | $149.00–150.00 | $149.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,630 | 1,630 | 1 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,640–1,875 | 1,765 | 3 | $185.00–188.00 | $186.68 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,630–2,090 | 1,830 | 5 | $190.00–194.00 | $191.89 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,315–1,935 | 1,528 | 3 | $165.00–182.00 | $176.54 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 825 | 825 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 875 | 875 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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- 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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