Feeder steers
$201 to $600
Arkansas Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Arkansas ran from about $201 to $600 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $180 to $610 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Oct 31, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$180 to $610
Auction receipts
5,010 head
Week ending
Oct 31, 2026
Arkansas Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 225 lb | 2 | $515.00 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 290 lb | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 268 lb | 2 | $485.00 | $505.00 | $494.91 |
| 300-350 lb | 314 lb | 4 | $451.00 | $451.00 | $451.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 315 lb | 2 | $495.00 | $525.00 | $510.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 315 lb | 2 | $350.00 | $360.00 | $355.24 |
| 300-350 lb | 323 lb | 39 | $430.00 | $600.00 | $503.02 |
| 300-350 lb | 334 lb | 19 | $365.00 | $515.00 | $428.14 |
| 350-400 lb | 355 lb | 1 | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 355 lb | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 380 lb | 73 | $423.00 | $530.00 | $476.64 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 20 | $375.00 | $440.00 | $409.28 |
| 350-400 lb | 365 lb | 6 | $415.00 | $442.00 | $432.93 |
| 350-400 lb | 370 lb | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 440 lb | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 427 lb | 6 | $380.00 | $423.00 | $408.36 |
| 400-450 lb | 416 lb | 7 | $467.00 | $473.00 | $469.63 |
| 400-450 lb | 431 lb | 7 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 405 lb | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 72 | $411.00 | $525.00 | $457.12 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 29 | $351.00 | $440.00 | $398.84 |
| 450-500 lb | 470 lb | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 477 lb | 27 | $330.00 | $410.00 | $378.12 |
| 450-500 lb | 466 lb | 10 | $370.00 | $393.00 | $381.24 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 99 | $384.00 | $485.00 | $426.68 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 5 | $461.00 | $486.00 | $466.16 |
| 450-500 lb | 478 lb | 4 | $365.00 | $410.00 | $387.43 |
| 500-550 lb | 525 lb | 53 | $320.00 | $382.50 | $355.14 |
| 500-550 lb | 525 lb | 4 | $360.00 | $380.00 | $368.79 |
| 500-550 lb | 519 lb | 16 | $389.00 | $397.00 | $392.73 |
| 500-550 lb | 538 lb | 2 | $405.00 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 508 lb | 2 | $390.00 | $395.00 | $392.46 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 89 | $357.50 | $437.00 | $396.42 |
| 550-600 lb | 595 lb | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 36 | $300.00 | $369.00 | $343.41 |
| 550-600 lb | 578 lb | 2 | $367.00 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 569 lb | 77 | $330.00 | $415.00 | $381.97 |
| 550-600 lb | 590 lb | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 584 lb | 15 | $320.00 | $365.00 | $345.61 |
| 600-650 lb | 621 lb | 16 | $305.00 | $350.00 | $326.65 |
| 600-650 lb | 620 lb | 2 | $371.00 | $371.00 | $371.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 648 lb | 2 | $353.00 | $353.00 | $353.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 625 lb | 91 | $321.00 | $375.00 | $346.36 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 6 | $300.00 | $355.00 | $331.46 |
| 650-700 lb | 670 lb | 10 | $344.00 | $359.00 | $356.05 |
| 650-700 lb | 673 lb | 45 | $317.00 | $370.00 | $338.34 |
| 650-700 lb | 695 lb | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| 650-700 lb | 678 lb | 32 | $295.00 | $345.00 | $322.86 |
| 700-750 lb | 724 lb | 30 | $310.00 | $340.00 | $325.07 |
| 700-750 lb | 740 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 745 lb | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 708 lb | 6 | $295.00 | $324.00 | $317.03 |
| 750-800 lb | 752 lb | 16 | $344.00 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 791 lb | 9 | $267.50 | $329.00 | $316.45 |
| 750-800 lb | 757 lb | 82 | $309.00 | $351.00 | $346.64 |
| 800-850 lb | 838 lb | 74 | $310.00 | $335.00 | $333.13 |
| 850-900 lb | 875 lb | 3 | $311.00 | $320.00 | $316.14 |
| 850-900 lb | 885 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 885 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 920 lb | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 915 lb | 3 | $267.00 | $295.00 | $277.24 |
| 950-1000 lb | 953 lb | 2 | $235.00 | $307.50 | $271.15 |
| 950-1000 lb | 975 lb | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1013 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $260.00 | $254.99 |
Arkansas Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 240 lb | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 235 lb | 4 | $580.00 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 278 lb | 2 | $425.00 | $435.00 | $429.77 |
| 300-350 lb | 335 lb | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 24 | $320.00 | $432.50 | $395.35 |
| 300-350 lb | 345 lb | 5 | $379.00 | $435.00 | $412.60 |
| 300-350 lb | 331 lb | 30 | $400.00 | $495.00 | $436.05 |
| 350-400 lb | 365 lb | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 380 lb | 78 | $369.00 | $465.00 | $406.71 |
| 350-400 lb | 374 lb | 25 | $335.00 | $405.00 | $370.85 |
| 350-400 lb | 370 lb | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 438 lb | 2 | $325.00 | $335.00 | $329.91 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 129 | $360.00 | $425.00 | $385.37 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 3 | $250.00 | $257.00 | $252.31 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 2 | $1,000.00 | $1,050.00 | $1,025.87 |
| 400-450 lb | 445 lb | 1 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 56 | $320.00 | $387.50 | $353.89 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 7 | $350.00 | $369.00 | $361.37 |
| 450-500 lb | 465 lb | 4 | $350.00 | $355.00 | $351.24 |
| 450-500 lb | 475 lb | 2 | $375.00 | $385.00 | $380.05 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 41 | $300.00 | $366.00 | $338.67 |
| 450-500 lb | 460 lb | 1 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 485 lb | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 477 lb | 6 | $349.00 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 98 | $330.00 | $410.00 | $368.11 |
| 500-550 lb | 517 lb | 5 | $310.00 | $331.00 | $322.39 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 51 | $300.00 | $351.00 | $326.90 |
| 500-550 lb | 532 lb | 12 | $280.00 | $347.50 | $319.60 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 519 lb | 163 | $310.00 | $382.50 | $343.42 |
| 500-550 lb | 548 lb | 3 | $352.50 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 124 | $310.00 | $355.00 | $332.74 |
| 550-600 lb | 578 lb | 2 | $377.00 | $440.00 | $408.09 |
| 550-600 lb | 576 lb | 23 | $250.00 | $335.00 | $314.95 |
| 550-600 lb | 586 lb | 12 | $300.00 | $335.00 | $321.82 |
| 600-650 lb | 633 lb | 7 | $280.00 | $319.00 | $306.99 |
| 600-650 lb | 648 lb | 2 | $334.00 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 602 lb | 13 | $340.00 | $345.00 | $341.92 |
| 600-650 lb | 614 lb | 25 | $319.50 | $319.50 | $319.50 |
| 600-650 lb | 623 lb | 21 | $240.00 | $325.00 | $303.33 |
| 600-650 lb | 614 lb | 50 | $300.00 | $352.00 | $325.52 |
| 650-700 lb | 665 lb | 1 | $321.00 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 685 lb | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 676 lb | 40 | $260.00 | $335.00 | $315.32 |
| 650-700 lb | 667 lb | 3 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 681 lb | 25 | $320.00 | $331.00 | $326.89 |
| 650-700 lb | 662 lb | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 678 lb | 6 | $263.00 | $301.00 | $284.98 |
| 700-750 lb | 735 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 729 lb | 18 | $260.00 | $335.00 | $295.99 |
| 700-750 lb | 718 lb | 2 | $280.00 | $285.00 | $282.53 |
| 700-750 lb | 723 lb | 6 | $250.00 | $285.00 | $272.39 |
| 750-800 lb | 769 lb | 7 | $270.00 | $307.50 | $284.88 |
| 750-800 lb | 794 lb | 8 | $308.00 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 765 lb | 3 | $260.00 | $270.00 | $266.69 |
| 750-800 lb | 788 lb | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 824 lb | 15 | $235.00 | $308.00 | $281.26 |
| 800-850 lb | 845 lb | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 805 lb | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 869 lb | 8 | $205.00 | $275.00 | $244.26 |
| 900-950 lb | 916 lb | 4 | $210.00 | $275.00 | $243.68 |
| 1200-1250 lb | 1215 lb | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Arkansas Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 316 lb | 4 | $450.00 | $530.00 | $487.94 |
| 300-350 lb | 300 lb | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 320 lb | 8 | $485.00 | $525.00 | $501.61 |
| 300-350 lb | 327 lb | 11 | $360.00 | $465.00 | $419.48 |
| 350-400 lb | 360 lb | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 380 lb | 19 | $400.00 | $440.00 | $414.71 |
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 359 lb | 4 | $430.00 | $480.00 | $449.79 |
| 350-400 lb | 378 lb | 22 | $401.00 | $485.00 | $454.43 |
| 350-400 lb | 383 lb | 3 | $400.00 | $420.00 | $413.30 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 33 | $320.00 | $435.00 | $380.79 |
| 400-450 lb | 418 lb | 6 | $475.00 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 39 | $371.00 | $485.00 | $421.35 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 2 | $370.00 | $440.00 | $403.14 |
| 400-450 lb | 444 lb | 4 | $320.00 | $335.00 | $323.72 |
| 450-500 lb | 477 lb | 60 | $339.00 | $460.00 | $406.65 |
| 450-500 lb | 476 lb | 6 | $320.00 | $400.00 | $363.32 |
| 450-500 lb | 492 lb | 8 | $389.00 | $399.00 | $394.07 |
| 450-500 lb | 488 lb | 26 | $300.00 | $379.00 | $348.53 |
| 450-500 lb | 488 lb | 2 | $320.00 | $327.50 | $323.73 |
| 500-550 lb | 507 lb | 3 | $381.00 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 57 | $320.00 | $423.00 | $378.39 |
| 500-550 lb | 525 lb | 55 | $280.00 | $373.00 | $340.68 |
| 500-550 lb | 532 lb | 6 | $320.00 | $367.50 | $337.21 |
| 500-550 lb | 505 lb | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 574 lb | 7 | $280.00 | $345.00 | $310.70 |
| 550-600 lb | 573 lb | 72 | $320.00 | $389.00 | $355.98 |
| 550-600 lb | 553 lb | 2 | $341.00 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 574 lb | 25 | $202.00 | $347.50 | $318.96 |
| 600-650 lb | 645 lb | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 627 lb | 3 | $280.00 | $312.50 | $291.06 |
| 600-650 lb | 619 lb | 21 | $260.00 | $317.50 | $288.72 |
| 600-650 lb | 619 lb | 45 | $305.00 | $375.00 | $330.87 |
| 600-650 lb | 625 lb | 5 | $311.00 | $316.00 | $313.04 |
| 650-700 lb | 678 lb | 15 | $250.00 | $316.00 | $282.45 |
| 650-700 lb | 679 lb | 60 | $270.00 | $340.00 | $323.02 |
| 650-700 lb | 665 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 723 lb | 6 | $230.00 | $285.00 | $251.85 |
| 700-750 lb | 714 lb | 21 | $260.00 | $331.00 | $291.79 |
| 700-750 lb | 700 lb | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 769 lb | 24 | $240.00 | $317.00 | $283.34 |
| 750-800 lb | 765 lb | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 763 lb | 3 | $255.00 | $270.00 | $261.65 |
| 800-850 lb | 811 lb | 15 | $230.00 | $305.00 | $283.03 |
| 800-850 lb | 835 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 859 lb | 6 | $253.00 | $310.00 | $278.32 |
| 900-950 lb | 915 lb | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1005 lb | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1000 lb | 2 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 1050-1100 lb | 1053 lb | 7 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Arkansas Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1704 lb | 26 | $153.00 | $180.00 | $171.38 |
| N/A | 1904 lb | 11 | $179.00 | $198.00 | $185.84 |
| N/A | 1531 lb | 21 | $132.00 | $165.00 | $152.15 |
Arkansas Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1484 lb | 30 | $114.00 | $131.00 | $124.04 |
| N/A | 1278 lb | 16 | $128.00 | $135.00 | $130.93 |
| N/A | 1437 lb | 22 | $127.00 | $153.00 | $135.23 |
| N/A | 1474 lb | 6 | $115.00 | $125.00 | $119.78 |
| N/A | 961 lb | 5 | $80.00 | $98.00 | $87.96 |
| N/A | 1055 lb | 49 | $98.00 | $117.00 | $106.45 |
| N/A | 1178 lb | 41 | $102.00 | $123.00 | $116.83 |
| N/A | 1216 lb | 42 | $111.00 | $129.00 | $122.50 |
| N/A | 1090 lb | 22 | $110.00 | $129.00 | $117.19 |
| N/A | 1034 lb | 14 | $93.00 | $123.00 | $100.80 |
| N/A | 1115 lb | 12 | $80.00 | $119.00 | $104.24 |
Arkansas Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1350 lb | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1095 lb | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Arkansas Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1188 lb | 2 | $3,400.00 | $3,650.00 | $3,544.74 |
| Medium and Large | 1252 lb | 3 | $2,600.00 | $3,100.00 | $2,837.02 |
| Small and Medium | 950 lb | 2 | $2,150.00 | $2,150.00 | $2,150.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1335 lb | 1 | $3,400.00 | $3,400.00 | $3,400.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1335 lb | 1 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 |
| Small and Medium | 875 lb | 5 | $1,500.00 | $2,000.00 | $1,792.57 |
| Medium and Large | 1000 lb | 1 | $3,800.00 | $3,800.00 | $3,800.00 |
| Small and Medium | 800 lb | 1 | $1,650.00 | $1,650.00 | $1,650.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1068 lb | 12 | $2,375.00 | $2,900.00 | $2,661.23 |
| Small and Medium | 900 lb | 2 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Small and Medium | 800 lb | 2 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1000 lb | 1 | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1108 lb | 6 | $2,300.00 | $2,850.00 | $2,470.49 |
Arkansas Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium | 820 lb | 2 | $1,300.00 | $1,600.00 | $1,446.34 |
| Medium and Large | 895 lb | 1 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1510 lb | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1151 lb | 5 | $145.00 | $200.00 | $176.40 |
| Medium and Large | 1048 lb | 3 | $1,550.00 | $2,100.00 | $1,889.59 |
| Medium and Large | 1175 lb | 28 | $1,375.00 | $3,250.00 | $2,383.14 |
| Medium and Large | 1213 lb | 9 | $1,475.00 | $3,350.00 | $2,574.24 |
| Medium and Large | 1107 lb | 3 | $2,750.00 | $3,300.00 | $3,001.43 |
| Small and Medium | 705 lb | 1 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1236 lb | 15 | $1,550.00 | $2,700.00 | $1,956.49 |
| Medium and Large | 1112 lb | 6 | $1,800.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,170.65 |
| Small and Medium | 802 lb | 2 | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1075 lb | 1 | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 | $1,750.00 |
| Small and Medium | 830 lb | 1 | $1,425.00 | $1,425.00 | $1,425.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1240 lb | 26 | $1,475.00 | $2,800.00 | $1,959.85 |
| Medium and Large | 1058 lb | 7 | $2,150.00 | $3,200.00 | $2,658.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1260 lb | 1 | $2,775.00 | $2,775.00 | $2,775.00 |
| Small and Medium | 817 lb | 3 | $1,550.00 | $1,750.00 | $1,630.82 |
| Medium and Large | 1425 lb | 3 | $130.00 | $132.00 | $130.92 |
| Medium and Large | 968 lb | 8 | $140.00 | $146.00 | $142.79 |
Arkansas Bred Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 900 lb | 1 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Medium and Large | 989 lb | 6 | $2,100.00 | $2,950.00 | $2,553.29 |
| Medium and Large | 800 lb | 1 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1043 lb | 3 | $2,400.00 | $2,850.00 | $2,670.13 |
| Small and Medium | 680 lb | 2 | $1,650.00 | $1,650.00 | $1,650.00 |
Arkansas Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1145 lb | 6 | $100.00 | $149.00 | $127.51 |
| Medium and Large | 998 lb | 2 | $230.00 | $1,650.00 | $973.81 |
| Medium and Large | 895 lb | 2 | $1,500.00 | $1,900.00 | $1,692.18 |
| Medium and Large | 1182 lb | 15 | $129.00 | $245.00 | $179.17 |
| Small and Medium | 750 lb | 1 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
Arkansas Open Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 904 lb | 5 | $195.00 | $255.00 | $232.99 |
Auction volume
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Arkansas auctions reported 5,010 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 2,164 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 2,983 head a year ago@endif.
Arkansas cattle markets
Arkansas is primarily a cow-calf state, with cattle commonly raised on pasture and forage across the Ozarks, River Valley, and south-central parts of the state. The northwest and north-central regions have long-standing cattle production and active local auction markets. Spring calving is common, creating a substantial fall run of weaned calves, with another marketing period often occurring in spring. Many Arkansas calves enter regional stocker and backgrounding programs before feedlot finishing.
Arkansas cattle market commentary
Compared to last report: not enough comparable sales to establish a market trend. However a mostly lower undertone was noted but very uneven and mixed throughout the week. Demand moderate to good.
Market commentary above is quoted from the USDA Market News report.
About this data
These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News from livestock auctions across Arkansas, summarized weekly. Feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt); breeding and replacement cattle are often quoted per head or per pair. Prices move with the futures market, feed costs, and demand, so confirm current values at your local auction.
Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, report AMS_2056, published Oct 26, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
Arkansas cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in Arkansas right now?
Feeder steer prices in Arkansas ran from about $201 to $600 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $180 to $610 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Oct 31, 2026. Exact prices depend on weight, frame, and quality, shown in the tables above.
Why do lighter cattle cost more per hundredweight?
Buyers usually pay a higher price per pound for lighter calves than for heavy yearlings, a pattern often called the price slide, because lighter cattle have more weight left to gain. That is why a 5-weight steer can post a higher per-cwt price than an 8-weight steer at the same auction.
How often are these cattle prices updated?
USDA Market News publishes Arkansas auction summaries weekly, and this page refreshes after each new report. Auction prices can change from week to week, so check the report date shown above.
Page updated Nov 4, 2026.
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