Feeder steers
$138 to $542
Arkansas Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Arkansas ran from about $138 to $542 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $225 to $447 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 12, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$225 to $447
Auction receipts
1,788 head
Week ending
Sep 12, 2026
Arkansas Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 228 lb | 2 | $542.00 | $542.00 | $542.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 283 lb | 3 | $420.00 | $525.00 | $457.88 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 332 lb | 17 | $420.00 | $490.00 | $464.91 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 3 | $395.00 | $430.00 | $408.67 |
| 350-400 lb | 380 lb | 32 | $405.00 | $479.00 | $448.67 |
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 360 lb | 2 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 378 lb | 3 | $400.00 | $410.00 | $406.52 |
| 400-450 lb | 400 lb | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| 400-450 lb | 410 lb | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 408 lb | 2 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 20 | $380.00 | $450.00 | $412.45 |
| 400-450 lb | 405 lb | 1 | $477.00 | $477.00 | $477.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 424 lb | 18 | $320.00 | $427.00 | $371.54 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 27 | $325.00 | $380.00 | $361.13 |
| 450-500 lb | 466 lb | 16 | $417.00 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 478 lb | 43 | $370.00 | $445.00 | $405.80 |
| 450-500 lb | 488 lb | 4 | $441.00 | $441.00 | $441.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 469 lb | 4 | $380.00 | $405.00 | $391.99 |
| 500-550 lb | 510 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 521 lb | 15 | $308.00 | $357.50 | $333.94 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 510 lb | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 527 lb | 31 | $331.00 | $415.00 | $383.50 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 567 lb | 58 | $317.00 | $402.50 | $369.95 |
| 550-600 lb | 585 lb | 1 | $392.50 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| 550-600 lb | 599 lb | 4 | $337.00 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 15 | $352.50 | $370.00 | $363.60 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $260.00 | $255.04 |
| 550-600 lb | 575 lb | 20 | $297.00 | $347.50 | $331.64 |
| 550-600 lb | 595 lb | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 619 lb | 41 | $307.00 | $380.00 | $343.09 |
| 600-650 lb | 619 lb | 7 | $330.00 | $339.00 | $337.15 |
| 600-650 lb | 618 lb | 5 | $285.00 | $349.00 | $322.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 673 lb | 22 | $295.00 | $362.50 | $331.09 |
| 650-700 lb | 677 lb | 11 | $270.00 | $335.00 | $315.66 |
| 650-700 lb | 682 lb | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 718 lb | 4 | $310.00 | $325.00 | $316.44 |
| 700-750 lb | 738 lb | 2 | $330.00 | $340.00 | $335.02 |
| 700-750 lb | 719 lb | 14 | $292.00 | $347.50 | $325.47 |
| 700-750 lb | 718 lb | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 743 lb | 3 | $323.00 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 710 lb | 1 | $372.50 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| 750-800 lb | 768 lb | 4 | $288.00 | $300.00 | $296.91 |
| 750-800 lb | 773 lb | 8 | $270.00 | $342.50 | $310.50 |
| 750-800 lb | 760 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 833 lb | 2 | $300.00 | $320.00 | $309.85 |
| 800-850 lb | 806 lb | 6 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 875 lb | 3 | $260.00 | $280.00 | $272.89 |
| 850-900 lb | 862 lb | 13 | $294.00 | $294.00 | $294.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 850 lb | 1 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
Arkansas Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 320 lb | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 329 lb | 8 | $330.00 | $400.00 | $377.44 |
| 300-350 lb | 310 lb | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 320 lb | 7 | $375.00 | $440.00 | $409.85 |
| 350-400 lb | 359 lb | 17 | $395.00 | $447.00 | $421.20 |
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 16 | $300.00 | $400.00 | $364.47 |
| 350-400 lb | 381 lb | 18 | $390.00 | $417.00 | $404.45 |
| 400-450 lb | 405 lb | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 427 lb | 17 | $339.00 | $419.00 | $379.05 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 428 lb | 22 | $315.00 | $393.00 | $349.49 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 3 | $370.00 | $405.00 | $383.11 |
| 450-500 lb | 483 lb | 4 | $349.00 | $377.00 | $363.22 |
| 450-500 lb | 495 lb | 3 | $335.00 | $340.00 | $338.33 |
| 450-500 lb | 450 lb | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 22 | $290.00 | $370.00 | $335.64 |
| 450-500 lb | 475 lb | 45 | $315.00 | $395.00 | $362.90 |
| 500-550 lb | 530 lb | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 12 | $350.00 | $367.00 | $361.61 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 48 | $300.00 | $360.00 | $341.72 |
| 500-550 lb | 515 lb | 4 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 516 lb | 32 | $300.00 | $342.50 | $322.26 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 3 | $375.00 | $377.00 | $375.65 |
| 500-550 lb | 544 lb | 6 | $349.00 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 554 lb | 7 | $345.00 | $361.00 | $354.41 |
| 550-600 lb | 585 lb | 3 | $305.00 | $320.00 | $314.91 |
| 550-600 lb | 562 lb | 15 | $300.00 | $330.00 | $313.83 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 28 | $307.00 | $352.50 | $330.21 |
| 600-650 lb | 614 lb | 24 | $310.00 | $333.00 | $323.49 |
| 600-650 lb | 605 lb | 3 | $339.00 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 605 lb | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| 600-650 lb | 628 lb | 4 | $309.00 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 605 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 624 lb | 10 | $280.00 | $305.00 | $294.53 |
| 650-700 lb | 680 lb | 24 | $280.00 | $340.00 | $308.65 |
| 650-700 lb | 673 lb | 3 | $382.00 | $382.00 | $382.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 671 lb | 7 | $230.00 | $300.00 | $287.42 |
| 700-750 lb | 710 lb | 10 | $283.00 | $317.50 | $305.27 |
| 700-750 lb | 730 lb | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 735 lb | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 750 lb | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 768 lb | 5 | $313.00 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 750 lb | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 815 lb | 1 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| 900-950 lb | 906 lb | 13 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 950-1000 lb | 970 lb | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Arkansas Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 345 lb | 7 | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 321 lb | 4 | $360.00 | $412.50 | $392.78 |
| 350-400 lb | 379 lb | 16 | $410.00 | $485.00 | $445.41 |
| 350-400 lb | 379 lb | 16 | $360.00 | $430.00 | $393.34 |
| 350-400 lb | 370 lb | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 16 | $340.00 | $400.00 | $380.88 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 2 | $425.00 | $440.00 | $432.67 |
| 400-450 lb | 424 lb | 20 | $340.00 | $435.00 | $402.49 |
| 400-450 lb | 445 lb | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 460 lb | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 468 lb | 24 | $315.00 | $431.00 | $396.31 |
| 450-500 lb | 465 lb | 4 | $407.00 | $407.00 | $407.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 25 | $315.00 | $391.00 | $354.75 |
| 500-550 lb | 525 lb | 25 | $327.00 | $388.00 | $349.43 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 6 | $309.00 | $337.50 | $320.17 |
| 500-550 lb | 540 lb | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 24 | $323.00 | $360.00 | $337.88 |
| 550-600 lb | 569 lb | 4 | $339.00 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 580 lb | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 584 lb | 11 | $250.00 | $335.00 | $310.44 |
| 600-650 lb | 610 lb | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 620 lb | 17 | $291.00 | $340.00 | $315.63 |
| 600-650 lb | 617 lb | 11 | $271.00 | $328.00 | $309.12 |
| 650-700 lb | 655 lb | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 678 lb | 8 | $251.00 | $310.00 | $285.31 |
| 650-700 lb | 680 lb | 3 | $312.00 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 664 lb | 11 | $292.50 | $333.00 | $315.63 |
| 700-750 lb | 700 lb | 1 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 745 lb | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 713 lb | 20 | $275.00 | $325.00 | $303.41 |
| 750-800 lb | 784 lb | 7 | $282.50 | $299.50 | $292.68 |
| 750-800 lb | 750 lb | 2 | $240.00 | $265.00 | $252.50 |
| 800-850 lb | 810 lb | 1 | $292.00 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 891 lb | 5 | $210.00 | $240.00 | $215.86 |
| 900-950 lb | 923 lb | 2 | $233.00 | $260.00 | $246.17 |
| 950-1000 lb | 955 lb | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Arkansas Feeder Dairy Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 310 lb | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 585 lb | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Arkansas Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1802 lb | 6 | $185.00 | $202.00 | $193.25 |
| N/A | 1427 lb | 7 | $125.00 | $179.00 | $164.15 |
| N/A | 1567 lb | 12 | $172.00 | $192.00 | $181.73 |
Arkansas Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 923 lb | 16 | $107.00 | $129.00 | $119.63 |
| N/A | 1203 lb | 25 | $135.00 | $150.00 | $144.29 |
| N/A | 1183 lb | 13 | $121.00 | $138.00 | $132.33 |
| N/A | 1060 lb | 2 | $103.00 | $104.00 | $103.46 |
| N/A | 1060 lb | 21 | $122.00 | $137.00 | $129.91 |
| N/A | 1431 lb | 12 | $143.00 | $165.00 | $149.19 |
| N/A | 1209 lb | 5 | $137.00 | $145.00 | $142.02 |
| N/A | 1430 lb | 16 | $133.00 | $160.00 | $141.40 |
| N/A | 1176 lb | 7 | $148.00 | $156.00 | $150.35 |
| N/A | 1109 lb | 7 | $115.00 | $125.00 | $120.23 |
Arkansas Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1600 lb | 2 | $2,900.00 | $3,050.00 | $2,980.86 |
Arkansas Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1048 lb | 2 | $2,200.00 | $2,300.00 | $2,247.49 |
| Medium and Large | 1345 lb | 2 | $2,325.00 | $3,200.00 | $2,780.39 |
| Medium and Large | 1100 lb | 2 | $3,150.00 | $3,300.00 | $3,231.82 |
Arkansas Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1462 lb | 9 | $3,000.00 | $3,800.00 | $3,373.77 |
| Medium and Large | 1230 lb | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1335 lb | 2 | $147.00 | $156.00 | $151.03 |
| Medium and Large | 1055 lb | 1 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1273 lb | 5 | $2,100.00 | $2,350.00 | $2,270.62 |
| Medium and Large | 1300 lb | 10 | $2,950.00 | $4,100.00 | $3,846.76 |
| Medium and Large | 1315 lb | 1 | $2,550.00 | $2,550.00 | $2,550.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1273 lb | 3 | $4,125.00 | $4,125.00 | $4,125.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1247 lb | 6 | $2,050.00 | $2,950.00 | $2,343.11 |
| Medium and Large | 1180 lb | 1 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1230 lb | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1238 lb | 18 | $2,050.00 | $3,700.00 | $2,857.77 |
| Medium and Large | 1170 lb | 8 | $1,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,148.33 |
Arkansas Bred Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 905 lb | 2 | $2,000.00 | $3,150.00 | $2,625.83 |
| Medium and Large | 1103 lb | 23 | $3,500.00 | $4,175.00 | $3,987.69 |
Arkansas Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1225 lb | 1 | $227.00 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Medium and Large | 958 lb | 3 | $142.50 | $180.00 | $169.08 |
Arkansas Heifer Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 750 lb | 1 | $1,525.00 | $1,525.00 | $1,525.00 |
Arkansas Open Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1047 lb | 8 | $194.00 | $220.00 | $196.17 |
| Medium and Large | 946 lb | 10 | $270.00 | $295.00 | $272.38 |
Auction volume
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Arkansas auctions reported 1,788 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 3,144 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 0 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.
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 Sep 7, 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 $138 to $542 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $225 to $447 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 12, 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 Sep 18, 2026.
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