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Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Report date Apr 1, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 5:30 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Albany, KY (AMS_2189)
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Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 600lbs sold 5.00 to 7.00 higher. Feeder steers over 600lbs sold mostly steady. Feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Good quality offering with favorable body condition in todays sale. Slaughter cows sold steady. Slaughter bulls sold 3.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $487.50–490.00 | $488.74 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $467.50 | $467.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Large · 2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $635.00 | $635.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 7 | $540.00–575.00 | $556.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 6 | $535.00–555.00 | $543.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $482.50–497.50 | $489.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 581 | 8 | $470.00–485.00 | $481.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $400.00–407.50 | $403.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 17 | $393.00–405.00 | $393.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $362.50–367.50 | $364.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 903 | 4 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $715.00 | $715.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $655.00 | $655.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 382 | 4 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 431 | 12 | $585.00–600.00 | $596.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $597.50 | $597.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 511 | 4 | $522.50–537.50 | $527.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 557 | 5 | $495.00–510.00 | $507.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 608 | 18 | $440.00–455.00 | $453.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 768 | 34 | $389.50 | $389.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $522.50 | $522.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 434 | 4 | $500.00–512.50 | $503.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $510.00–522.50 | $516.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 586 | 4 | $447.50–457.50 | $453.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 2 | $382.50–400.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 3 | $457.50 | $457.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 473 | 4 | $460.00–477.50 | $471.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 692 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Large · 2 | 400–450 | 412 | 2 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Large · 2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 303 | 2 | $500.00–505.00 | $502.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 378 | 11 | $497.50–535.00 | $520.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 422 | 8 | $480.00–507.50 | $493.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 481 | 16 | $477.50–497.50 | $485.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 7 | $430.00–447.50 | $435.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 27 | $402.50–422.50 | $415.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 682 | 12 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 800 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 291 | 3 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 356 | 3 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 418 | 9 | $515.00–532.50 | $525.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 460 | 14 | $510.00–525.00 | $518.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 511 | 4 | $450.00–467.50 | $460.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 554 | 12 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 621 | 4 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 691 | 78 | $372.50–380.00 | $379.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 769 | 22 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $470.00–480.00 | $476.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 3 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $332.50–340.00 | $336.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 367 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 990 | 1 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 323 | 12 | $635.00–640.00 | $637.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 6 | $555.00–562.50 | $560.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $545.00–555.00 | $550.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 487 | 13 | $510.00–532.50 | $523.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $475.00–490.00 | $482.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 3 | $452.50–460.00 | $457.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $387.50–397.50 | $392.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 2 | $305.00–312.50 | $308.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 2 | $295.00–297.50 | $296.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 367 | 2 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 403 | 17 | $570.00–607.50 | $588.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 467 | 2 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 525 | 5 | $510.00–515.00 | $511.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 562 | 6 | $477.50 | $477.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $532.50 | $532.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 437 | 3 | $500.00–522.50 | $510.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 5 | $502.50–507.50 | $504.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $452.50–467.50 | $459.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 778 | 3 | $280.00–300.00 | $292.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 460 | 2 | $475.00–480.00 | $477.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 985 | 1 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,285 | 1,151 | 6 | $171.00–177.00 | $174.96 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,175–1,190 | 1,183 | 2 | $183.00–188.00 | $185.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,520–1,605 | 1,563 | 2 | $176.00–186.00 | $181.14 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–1,275 | 1,052 | 7 | $145.00–158.00 | $150.82 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 970–1,125 | 1,054 | 4 | $162.00–170.00 | $164.35 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,595–1,885 | 1,735 | 4 | $205.00–212.00 | $209.61 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,560–2,340 | 1,931 | 5 | $218.00–237.00 | $228.75 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,030–1,095 | 1,063 | 2 | $2,575–2,750 | $2,659.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 965–1,175 | 1,051 | 4 | $2,350–3,150 | $2,837.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,180 | 1,180 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,190 | 1,190 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,290 | 1,290 | 2 | $3,600–4,050 | $3,825 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,190–1,225 | 1,208 | 2 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 955 | 955 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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