Feeder steers
$200 to $630
Arkansas Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Arkansas ran from about $200 to $630 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $260 to $525 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Aug 1, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$260 to $525
Auction receipts
2,055 head
Week ending
Aug 1, 2026
Arkansas Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 240 lb | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 286 lb | 4 | $500.00 | $617.50 | $528.76 |
| 300-350 lb | 309 lb | 11 | $480.00 | $630.00 | $532.56 |
| 300-350 lb | 329 lb | 5 | $425.00 | $560.00 | $503.67 |
| 350-400 lb | 372 lb | 21 | $450.00 | $555.00 | $506.55 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 11 | $400.00 | $480.00 | $437.70 |
| 350-400 lb | 385 lb | 2 | $350.00 | $367.00 | $358.61 |
| 350-400 lb | 396 lb | 4 | $467.00 | $467.00 | $467.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 6 | $471.00 | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 44 | $380.00 | $503.00 | $455.94 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 18 | $310.00 | $455.00 | $421.75 |
| 450-500 lb | 479 lb | 28 | $350.00 | $430.00 | $410.58 |
| 450-500 lb | 475 lb | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 462 lb | 32 | $380.00 | $480.00 | $451.24 |
| 450-500 lb | 467 lb | 3 | $432.50 | $432.50 | $432.50 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 15 | $429.00 | $440.00 | $437.80 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 518 lb | 39 | $367.00 | $465.00 | $425.08 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 14 | $331.00 | $425.00 | $376.11 |
| 500-550 lb | 543 lb | 6 | $432.00 | $432.00 | $432.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 553 lb | 2 | $357.00 | $385.00 | $370.94 |
| 550-600 lb | 583 lb | 7 | $378.00 | $409.00 | $386.38 |
| 550-600 lb | 579 lb | 18 | $320.00 | $395.00 | $371.96 |
| 550-600 lb | 579 lb | 50 | $339.00 | $427.00 | $391.54 |
| 600-650 lb | 603 lb | 6 | $375.00 | $399.00 | $390.31 |
| 600-650 lb | 619 lb | 7 | $260.00 | $350.00 | $325.82 |
| 600-650 lb | 615 lb | 21 | $320.00 | $400.00 | $370.17 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 2 | $340.00 | $350.00 | $345.12 |
| 650-700 lb | 671 lb | 26 | $313.00 | $390.00 | $359.21 |
| 650-700 lb | 690 lb | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 688 lb | 52 | $330.00 | $355.00 | $331.04 |
| 700-750 lb | 735 lb | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| 700-750 lb | 725 lb | 8 | $323.00 | $362.50 | $339.36 |
| 750-800 lb | 760 lb | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 762 lb | 9 | $319.00 | $340.00 | $332.02 |
| 800-850 lb | 828 lb | 120 | $348.10 | $348.10 | $348.10 |
| 800-850 lb | 805 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 813 lb | 13 | $305.00 | $345.00 | $325.80 |
| 850-900 lb | 870 lb | 2 | $260.00 | $285.00 | $272.57 |
| 900-950 lb | 915 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 900 lb | 60 | $338.75 | $338.75 | $338.75 |
| 900-950 lb | 923 lb | 7 | $295.00 | $312.50 | $309.97 |
| 950-1000 lb | 970 lb | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| 1150-1200 lb | 1150 lb | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Arkansas Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 245 lb | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 240 lb | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 280 lb | 2 | $420.00 | $475.00 | $448.97 |
| 300-350 lb | 300 lb | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 329 lb | 20 | $348.00 | $475.00 | $424.23 |
| 300-350 lb | 319 lb | 18 | $440.00 | $525.00 | $491.30 |
| 350-400 lb | 378 lb | 18 | $330.00 | $455.00 | $425.50 |
| 350-400 lb | 372 lb | 4 | $433.00 | $435.00 | $433.94 |
| 350-400 lb | 376 lb | 25 | $407.00 | $515.00 | $453.42 |
| 350-400 lb | 360 lb | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 356 lb | 7 | $460.00 | $500.00 | $486.86 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 26 | $332.00 | $419.00 | $394.44 |
| 400-450 lb | 447 lb | 11 | $413.00 | $416.00 | $414.63 |
| 400-450 lb | 428 lb | 2 | $400.00 | $410.00 | $404.97 |
| 400-450 lb | 400 lb | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 38 | $368.00 | $460.00 | $429.97 |
| 400-450 lb | 417 lb | 5 | $385.00 | $425.00 | $401.51 |
| 450-500 lb | 470 lb | 3 | $365.00 | $380.00 | $374.95 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 465 lb | 2 | $420.00 | $505.00 | $462.04 |
| 450-500 lb | 468 lb | 49 | $365.00 | $450.00 | $407.75 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 30 | $355.00 | $395.00 | $373.73 |
| 450-500 lb | 493 lb | 3 | $372.00 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 535 lb | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 515 lb | 2 | $445.00 | $485.00 | $465.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 11 | $320.00 | $385.00 | $354.26 |
| 500-550 lb | 500 lb | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 59 | $347.50 | $420.00 | $381.30 |
| 550-600 lb | 572 lb | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 554 lb | 7 | $376.00 | $383.00 | $378.02 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 35 | $323.00 | $400.00 | $354.16 |
| 550-600 lb | 568 lb | 12 | $300.00 | $360.00 | $328.78 |
| 550-600 lb | 550 lb | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 2 | $375.00 | $380.00 | $377.50 |
| 600-650 lb | 620 lb | 30 | $300.00 | $361.00 | $333.92 |
| 600-650 lb | 623 lb | 7 | $300.00 | $345.00 | $323.71 |
| 600-650 lb | 605 lb | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 615 lb | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 690 lb | 1 | $2,950.00 | $2,950.00 | $2,950.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 665 lb | 6 | $290.00 | $325.00 | $308.27 |
| 650-700 lb | 658 lb | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 675 lb | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 672 lb | 15 | $300.00 | $340.00 | $322.53 |
| 700-750 lb | 735 lb | 1 | $2,550.00 | $2,550.00 | $2,550.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 716 lb | 14 | $289.00 | $333.00 | $315.83 |
| 700-750 lb | 740 lb | 1 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 778 lb | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 770 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 772 lb | 7 | $270.00 | $323.00 | $300.70 |
| 850-900 lb | 850 lb | 1 | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 | $2,600.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 862 lb | 5 | $260.00 | $293.00 | $279.59 |
| 900-950 lb | 905 lb | 1 | $279.00 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
Arkansas Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 329 lb | 10 | $455.00 | $535.00 | $497.09 |
| 300-350 lb | 315 lb | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 321 lb | 6 | $490.00 | $555.00 | $522.45 |
| 350-400 lb | 380 lb | 14 | $420.00 | $475.00 | $442.26 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 36 | $450.00 | $505.00 | $480.66 |
| 400-450 lb | 420 lb | 33 | $392.00 | $487.00 | $451.19 |
| 400-450 lb | 428 lb | 22 | $370.00 | $440.00 | $418.30 |
| 400-450 lb | 437 lb | 3 | $435.00 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 39 | $355.00 | $430.00 | $391.60 |
| 450-500 lb | 467 lb | 5 | $403.00 | $411.00 | $407.92 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 28 | $355.00 | $460.00 | $423.66 |
| 500-550 lb | 526 lb | 24 | $345.00 | $400.00 | $372.50 |
| 500-550 lb | 521 lb | 45 | $351.00 | $425.00 | $391.20 |
| 500-550 lb | 510 lb | 2 | $320.00 | $350.00 | $335.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 569 lb | 43 | $335.00 | $407.00 | $384.28 |
| 550-600 lb | 566 lb | 8 | $325.00 | $370.00 | $351.71 |
| 550-600 lb | 588 lb | 2 | $316.00 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 632 lb | 11 | $305.00 | $355.00 | $332.48 |
| 600-650 lb | 620 lb | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 628 lb | 17 | $330.00 | $350.00 | $337.95 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 34 | $323.00 | $390.00 | $357.48 |
| 650-700 lb | 663 lb | 6 | $300.00 | $335.00 | $320.45 |
| 650-700 lb | 679 lb | 20 | $319.00 | $360.00 | $334.92 |
| 700-750 lb | 723 lb | 3 | $230.00 | $282.50 | $252.22 |
| 700-750 lb | 730 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 726 lb | 4 | $307.00 | $335.00 | $322.89 |
| 750-800 lb | 770 lb | 7 | $285.00 | $342.50 | $318.58 |
| 800-850 lb | 815 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $280.00 | $264.72 |
| 800-850 lb | 806 lb | 9 | $280.00 | $325.00 | $299.81 |
| 850-900 lb | 895 lb | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 1200-1250 lb | 1200 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Arkansas Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 2125 lb | 1 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| N/A | 1612 lb | 13 | $200.00 | $222.00 | $213.55 |
| N/A | 1791 lb | 10 | $213.00 | $243.00 | $230.78 |
| N/A | 1229 lb | 5 | $179.00 | $204.00 | $195.00 |
Arkansas Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1404 lb | 10 | $181.00 | $196.00 | $187.16 |
| N/A | 956 lb | 5 | $138.00 | $157.00 | $143.92 |
| N/A | 1069 lb | 12 | $137.00 | $181.00 | $162.19 |
| N/A | 1065 lb | 4 | $135.00 | $140.00 | $138.61 |
| N/A | 1047 lb | 8 | $129.00 | $158.00 | $150.86 |
| N/A | 1020 lb | 1 | $118.00 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| N/A | 1177 lb | 29 | $162.00 | $184.00 | $175.25 |
| N/A | 1094 lb | 17 | $155.00 | $170.00 | $161.88 |
| N/A | 1266 lb | 17 | $176.00 | $186.00 | $181.71 |
| N/A | 1374 lb | 12 | $170.00 | $187.00 | $178.70 |
| N/A | 1530 lb | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Arkansas Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1335 lb | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1895 lb | 1 | $4,900.00 | $4,900.00 | $4,900.00 |
Arkansas Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1124 lb | 5 | $2,950.00 | $3,950.00 | $3,285.72 |
| Medium and Large | 1155 lb | 1 | $2,750.00 | $2,750.00 | $2,750.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1050 lb | 1 | $2,550.00 | $2,550.00 | $2,550.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1000 lb | 1 | $4,400.00 | $4,400.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Medium and Large | 700 lb | 1 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1200 lb | 1 | $4,300.00 | $4,300.00 | $4,300.00 |
| Small and Medium | 750 lb | 1 | $1,975.00 | $1,975.00 | $1,975.00 |
| Small and Medium | 800 lb | 1 | $2,950.00 | $2,950.00 | $2,950.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1205 lb | 2 | $2,700.00 | $3,000.00 | $2,863.69 |
Arkansas Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1165 lb | 2 | $2,500.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,673.18 |
| Medium and Large | 1063 lb | 3 | $3,000.00 | $3,450.00 | $3,231.27 |
| Medium and Large | 1350 lb | 4 | $3,400.00 | $3,675.00 | $3,613.89 |
| Medium and Large | 1078 lb | 2 | $3,700.00 | $4,050.00 | $3,858.35 |
| Medium and Large | 1201 lb | 7 | $2,000.00 | $2,600.00 | $2,347.20 |
| Medium and Large | 1233 lb | 3 | $171.00 | $190.00 | $178.70 |
| Medium and Large | 1295 lb | 3 | $190.00 | $2,450.00 | $849.36 |
| Medium and Large | 1325 lb | 1 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1233 lb | 6 | $2,350.00 | $4,200.00 | $3,226.28 |
| Medium and Large | 1280 lb | 3 | $174.00 | $2,350.00 | $726.71 |
| Medium and Large | 980 lb | 3 | $2,350.00 | $3,400.00 | $3,021.51 |
| Medium and Large | 1315 lb | 8 | $2,500.00 | $3,750.00 | $3,076.71 |
Arkansas Bred Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 725 lb | 1 | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1000 lb | 1 | $2,650.00 | $2,650.00 | $2,650.00 |
| Medium and Large | 950 lb | 1 | $3,200.00 | $3,200.00 | $3,200.00 |
Arkansas Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 1105 lb | 1 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Medium and Large | 874 lb | 4 | $225.00 | $2,750.00 | $886.75 |
| Medium and Large | 940 lb | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large | 950 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large | 960 lb | 2 | $157.50 | $220.00 | $195.42 |
| Medium and Large | 810 lb | 1 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1084 lb | 4 | $183.00 | $215.00 | $195.19 |
Auction volume
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Arkansas auctions reported 2,055 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 1,051 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 2,886 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 so market trend not applicable. A lower undertone was noted in most locations. Hot and dry weather conditions throughout the week slowed livestock movements. Demand moderate at best.
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 Jul 27, 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 $200 to $630 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $260 to $525 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Aug 1, 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 Aug 4, 2026.
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