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Sheep and Goat Auction, Thursday, June 25, 2026
Report date Jun 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Jun 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 11:17 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Salem Stockyards - Sheep and Goat Auction - Salem, AR (AMS_3659)
USDA has not published a newer report for this sale since Jun 25, 2026.
Compared to last week: Slaughter goats steady to 20 higher , slaughter sheep 20 to 30 higher with limited comparable sales. Demand good for all classes
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good and Choice · YG 2 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 83 | 9 | $160.00–252.50 | $200.94 |
| Good and Choice · YG 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 118 | 12 | $160.00–170.00 | $165.18 |
| Good · YG 1-3 · Average dressing | 50–100 | 98 | 4 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Wooled per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 68 | 3 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 98 | 3 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 110–120 | 113 | 3 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Hair Breeds per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 10–20 | 11 | 2 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 55 | 68 | $260.00–290.00 | $268.72 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 63 | 118 | $250.00–282.50 | $271.45 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 75 | 53 | $227.50–290.00 | $235.75 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 84 | 25 | $220.00–275.00 | $238.86 |
| Choice and Prime · YG 2-3 · Average dressing | 90–100 | 91 | 7 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Nannies/Does per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 112 | 2 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 122 | 4 | $147.50–190.00 | $171.64 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 58 | 2 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 5 | $235.00–255.00 | $242.63 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 88 | 2 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressingPygmies | 30–40 | 35 | 2 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressingPygmies | 40–50 | 42 | 2 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Selection 2-3 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 67 | 3 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Selection 2-3 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 70 | 2 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Slaughter Goats: Kids per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 54 | 35 | $410.00–470.00 | $438.99 |
| Selection 1 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 68 | 8 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 46 | 10 | $335.00–380.00 | $361.84 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 52 | 7 | $310.00–370.00 | $342.59 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 60–70 | 65 | 7 | $310.00–345.00 | $325.12 |
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 70–80 | 78 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 40–50 | 40 | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 50–60 | 53 | 3 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Goats: Kids per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 | 30–40 | 33 | 13 | $430.00–440.00 | $436.41 |
| Selection 1 | 40–50 | 44 | 23 | $405.00–500.00 | $435.38 |
| Selection 1-2 | 20–30 | 26 | 92 | $340.00–435.00 | $404.66 |
| Selection 1-2 | 30–40 | 37 | 43 | $300.00–377.50 | $344.46 |
| Selection 2 | 10–20 | 17 | 7 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Selection 2 | 20–30 | 22 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Selection 2 | 30–40 | 34 | 11 | $240.00–275.00 | $260.60 |
| Selection 2 | 40–50 | 45 | 5 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Selection 2Pygmies | 10–20 | 18 | 3 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Bucks/Billies per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1-2 · Average dressing | 80–90 | 80 | 2 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Selection 2 · Average dressingPygmies | 50–60 | 52 | 2 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Slaughter Sheep/Lambs: Ewes per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good and Choice · YG 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 138 | 2 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Replacement Goats: Families per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 60–80 | 70 | 2 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 80–100 | 88 | 4 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 50 | 2 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Selection 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 20–40 | 38 | 3 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Selection 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 20–40 | 30 | 3 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Selection 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 40–60 | 40 | 2 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Selection 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · OpenPygmies | 0–20 | 15 | 3 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Replacement Goats: Nannies/Does per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) · Open | 40–60 | 42 | 5 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Selection 1 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 123 | 2 | $230.00–235.00 | $232.24 |
| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Bred | 100–150 | 145 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Exposed | 0–20 | 14 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Selection 1 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 125 | 1 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Exposed | 60–80 | 72 | 2 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Selection 1-2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Exposed | 80–100 | 95 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Replacement Goats: Bucks/Billies per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) | 60–80 | 60 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Selection 1 · Kids (<1 yr) | 80–100 | 95 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Ewes per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 80–100 | 91 | 7 | $180.00–235.00 | $194.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Yearlings (1-2 yrs) · Open | 100–150 | 110 | 5 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Exposed | 80–100 | 93 | 5 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 107 | 5 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 100–150 | 101 | 22 | $177.50–180.00 | $178.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Lambs (<1 yr) · Open | 60–80 | 67 | 12 | $300.00–360.00 | $330.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Lambs (<1 yr) · Open | 80–100 | 89 | 5 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Exposed | 100–150 | 109 | 4 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 · Lambs (<1 yr) · Open | 60–80 | 70 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Lambs per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 30–40 | 38 | 24 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 30–40 | 32 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Sheep/Lambs: Hair Lambs per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 30–40 | 32 | 18 | $280.00–325.00 | $303.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 20–30 | 24 | 4 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 30–40 | 34 | 41 | $280.00–325.00 | $308.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 40–50 | 46 | 33 | $270.00–300.00 | $278.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 40–50 | 46 | 33 | $270.00–330.00 | $281.30 |
Replacement Sheep/Lambs: Hair Bucks per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 3 · Lambs (<1 yr) | 100–150 | 110 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Slaughter Goats: Wethers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selection 2 · Average dressing | 100–150 | 132 | 3 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
History
Salem Stockyards price history
Every USDA report for this barn is kept here. Pick a date for that sale's full report.
Weighted average price by sale per cwt
| Sale | Kids Selection 1 · Average dressing, 50–60 lbs | Kids Selection 1-2, 30–40 lbs | Hair Lambs Medium and Large · 2, 40–50 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $438.99 | $344.46 | $278.94 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $401.39 | $349.36 | $265.92 |
| May 28, 2026 | $396.65 | $300.00 | $318.88 |
| May 14, 2026 | $442.69 | $333.43 | $313.04 |
| May 7, 2026 | $507.39 | $392.16 | $335.29 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $527.63 | $270.00 | $347.41 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $462.29 | $330.00 | $345.00 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $436.89 | $330.00 | $379.90 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $470.00 | $395.00 | not reported |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $471.81 | $355.86 | $405.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $455.00 | $345.00 | $397.55 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $526.41 | $496.88 | $450.00 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $488.60 | $350.00 | $425.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $471.17 | not reported | $415.67 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | not reported | $418.43 | $400.00 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $410.23 | $355.00 | $396.96 |
Each figure is the weighted average USDA published for that exact line at that sale. A blank means USDA did not report that line that day.
Past sales
| Sale date | Sale | Head | Price lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 25, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 1,091 | 75 |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 962 | 80 |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 861 | 62 |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 1,106 | 100 |
| Thu, May 7, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 712 | 77 |
| Thu, Apr 30, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 1,118 | 116 |
| Thu, Apr 2, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 705 | 102 |
| Thu, Mar 26, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 490 | 84 |
| Thu, Mar 19, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 474 | 84 |
| Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 646 | 52 |
| Thu, Feb 26, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 682 | 83 |
| Thu, Feb 19, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 1,192 | 114 |
| Thu, Feb 12, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 514 | 93 |
| Thu, Feb 5, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 633 | 64 |
| Thu, Jan 22, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 566 | 82 |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 590 | 99 |
| Thu, Jan 8, 2026 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 1,295 | 63 |
| Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 1,462 | 102 |
| Thu, Nov 20, 2025 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 517 | 54 |
| Thu, Sep 4, 2025 | Sheep and Goat Auction | 988 | 152 |
The barn
About Salem Stockyards
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- Sheep and goat auction (weekly 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.
Questions
Questions about Salem Stockyards
When is the next sale at Salem Stockyards?
Thursday, November 5: Regular Thursday sale. The barn sells on Thursdays. Holiday weeks can change the schedule, so check with the barn before you haul.
Where is Salem Stockyards?
Salem, Arkansas. Get directions.
What sold at Salem Stockyards most recently?
USDA Market News reported the Thursday, June 25 sale with 1,091 head: slaughter hair ewes, slaughter wooled, slaughter hair breeds, slaughter nannies/does, slaughter kids, feeder kids and more. The price table on this page shows every line USDA published for that sale.
Where do the Salem Stockyards prices come from?
From the USDA AMS Market News report Salem Stockyards - Sheep and Goat Auction - Salem, AR (AMS_3659). A Market News reporter covers the sale and USDA publishes the prices. This site shows them as published and checks USDA for new reports several times a day.
What other livestock sales are near Salem?
Within about 60 miles in the next ten days: Ash Flat Livestock (Ash Flat, AR, Fri Nov 6) and Ozarks Regional Stockyards (West Plains, MO, Tue Nov 3). Distances are straight-line from Salem.
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