Arkansas feeder cattle sale results

Arkansas Weekly Livestock Auction Summary reported receipts of 4,492 head selling a week ago, 8,826 head trading March 8 and 678 head selling a year ago, according to USDA-Arkansas Department of Agriculture Market News, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Compared to the March 8 sales, feeder and stocker steers were selling mixed with majority trading unevenly steady to $2 lower and instances $2 to $3 higher in light 5-weight steers. Feeder and stocker heifers were selling steady to $3 lower. Feeder and stocker cattle trend was comprised on limited comparable sales. Supply included: 83% feeder cattle (42% steers, 41% heifers, 17% bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 pounds was 23%.