Hope Livestock Auction, Hope, AR
Weighted Average Report for Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Cattle Receipts: 921 Last week: 767 Last year: 494
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 3.00-10.00 higher. Feeder heifers
steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows 2.00-4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 3.00-
4.00 higher. Supply included 563 feeder calves, 185 yearlings, 35 replacement
cows, 118 slaughter cows; 20 slaughter bulls. Feeder supply included 60
percent steers and bulls; 40 percent heifers. Near 14 percent of the run
weighed over 600 lbs.
Please Note:
The below USDA LPGMN price report is reflective of the majority of classes and
grades of livestock offered for sale. There may be instances where some sales
do not fit within reporting guidelines and therefore will not be included in
the report. Prices are reported on a per cwt basis, unless otherwise noted.
Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
6 300-345 326 180.00-190.00 184.94
11 350-395 374 170.00-190.00 175.76
30 400-445 421 160.00-185.00 172.95
17 450-495 472 155.00-172.00 162.51
13 500-535 514 145.00-165.00 152.69
9 550-585 567 138.00-150.00 144.12
5 600-635 617 133.00-140.00 136.08
2 660-685 673 130.00-137.00 134.02
Medium and Large 2
8 320-345 331 145.00-160.00 151.27
7 350-395 371 144.00-150.00 147.07
10 400-445 422 140.00-147.00 143.10
4 465-485 474 130.00-140.00 134.23
6 500-545 518 125.00-135.00 128.96
1 560-560 560 120.00 120.00
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
5 315-335 328 140.00-152.00 145.41
8 355-395 371 140.00-150.00 143.20
20 400-445 420 135.00-148.00 139.87
17 450-485 468 130.00-142.00 137.20
12 500-545 525 130.00-140.00 135.02
9 550-595 566 125.00-135.00 130.50
5 600-625 616 125.00-130.00 127.00
3 655-690 675 120.00-127.00 122.26
Medium and Large 2
2 300-320 310 130.00-135.00 132.58
11 350-395 371 125.00-130.00 126.82
9 415-445 431 120.00-125.00 123.79
1 455-455 455 120.00 120.00
4 505-540 528 114.00-120.00 116.73
2 570-575 573 115.00 115.00
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
3 460-490 473 145.00-150.00 148.38
3 515-535 523 130.00-140.00 133.31
5 555-585 573 123.00-135.00 127.51
11 600-645 628 120.00-130.00 123.46
6 655-690 673 115.00-125.00 119.46
4 700-730 720 105.00-115.00 110.00
1 765-765 765 110.00 110.00
Replacement Cows: Pre-tested for bangs; pregnancy; and age.
Medium and Large 1-2:
Age Weight Months Bred Price
2-6 year old 950-1270 second & third stage 85.00-115.00
7-10 year old 900-1175 second & third stage 55.00-75.00
3-5 year old 800-1000 open grazing cows 50.00-65.00
Cow-Calf Pairs:
Medium and Large 1-2:
Age Cow Weight Calf Weight Price
2-6 year old 900-1250 100-200 1150.00
Slaughter Cows:
%Lean Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
Breakers 75-80% 1200-1450 30.00-35.00
Boners 80-85% 950-1300 37.00-47.00 49.00 27.00-33.00
Lean 85-90% 900-1100 32.00-39.00
Light 85-92% 700-950 22.00-28.00
Slaughter Bulls:
Weight Average Dress High Dress Low Dress
Y.G. 1-2 1000-2100 64.00-70.00 72.00 50.00-57.00
Source: AR Agriculture Department - USDA Market News, Little Rock, AR
Jeff Milam, Market Reporter, 501-823-1743
24 Hour Market Report, 501-823-1728
