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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Report date May 20, 2026 · Published by USDA May 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 5:30 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Albany, KY (AMS_2189)
May 20Sale shown
538Head sold
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WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 600lbs sold mostly steady with feeder steers over 600lbs Steady to 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 500lbs sold 6.00 to 8.00 lower with feeder heifers over 500lbs mostly steady. Weaned, preconditioned feeders with favorable body condition still bringing large premiums. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $435.00–437.50 | $436.20 |
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 682 | 3 | $320.00–335.00 | $324.88 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $275.00–290.00 | $282.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 278 | 7 | $520.00–535.00 | $525.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 331 | 7 | $517.50–522.50 | $518.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 17 | $472.50–490.00 | $478.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 432 | 20 | $460.00–477.50 | $466.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 24 | $450.00–467.50 | $457.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 30 | $410.00–432.50 | $424.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 567 | 30 | $397.50–425.00 | $411.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $380.00–382.50 | $381.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 678 | 5 | $357.50–362.50 | $359.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $332.50–337.50 | $335.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 606 | 17 | $400.00–420.00 | $413.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 427 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 17 | $422.50–437.50 | $430.54 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 2 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 7 | $375.00–390.00 | $380.85 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $335.00–345.00 | $339.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 487 | 5 | $400.00–417.50 | $403.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 4 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 657 | 2 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $550.00–557.50 | $554.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 11 | $525.00–545.00 | $540.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 419 | 8 | $510.00–525.00 | $523.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 31 | $492.00–502.50 | $494.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 516 | 8 | $475.00–490.00 | $480.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 561 | 6 | $462.50–475.00 | $467.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 632 | 5 | $415.00–435.00 | $425.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 681 | 10 | $382.50–402.50 | $388.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 748 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 782 | 2 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $557.50 | $557.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $532.50–540.00 | $535.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 619 | 8 | $442.50–457.50 | $446.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 652 | 3 | $410.00–417.50 | $414.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 709 | 9 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 9 | $475.00–487.50 | $476.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 6 | $452.50–467.50 | $459.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 577 | 4 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 482 | 4 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $427.50 | $427.50 |
| Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $427.50 | $427.50 |
| Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 233 | 2 | $600.00–610.00 | $604.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 270 | 2 | $552.50–560.00 | $556.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $530.00–532.50 | $531.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 456 | 7 | $487.50–505.00 | $502.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 526 | 9 | $467.50–487.50 | $476.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $427.50–445.00 | $436.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $492.50 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $452.50–457.50 | $455.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,125–1,530 | 1,270 | 3 | $2,800–3,425 | $3,140.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $3,775 | $3,775 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,140–1,340 | 1,240 | 2 | $174.00–176.00 | $174.92 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,060–1,210 | 1,140 | 3 | $183.00–193.00 | $188.49 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,395–1,545 | 1,470 | 2 | $183.00–186.00 | $184.58 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,030–1,330 | 1,180 | 2 | $156.00–160.00 | $157.75 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,115–1,240 | 1,178 | 2 | $175.00–184.00 | $179.74 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 960–1,315 | 1,118 | 4 | $140.00–146.00 | $142.38 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,015–1,225 | 1,110 | 3 | $124.00–135.00 | $127.72 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,605 | 1,605 | 1 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,825–2,125 | 1,915 | 4 | $231.00–248.00 | $237.27 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,230–2,195 | 1,726 | 4 | $183.00–208.00 | $200.43 |
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 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1 | $3,175 | $3,175 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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