Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Report date Sep 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 2, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 5:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Albany, KY (AMS_2189)
Sep 2Sale shown
223Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 500lbs sold 4.00 to 6.00 lower on a light test. Feeder steers over 500lbs sold 8.00 to 10.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold 5.00 to 7.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold 4.00 to 6.00 lower with slaughter bulls steady on a light test.
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 | 412 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 550 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 692 | 2 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $397.50–415.00 | $406.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 443 | 3 | $352.50–367.50 | $362.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 481 | 7 | $352.50–370.00 | $363.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 5 | $352.50–367.50 | $362.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 10 | $337.50–360.00 | $347.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 613 | 8 | $332.50–345.00 | $339.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 674 | 9 | $317.50–335.00 | $328.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 732 | 9 | $322.50–335.00 | $330.27 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $325.00–332.50 | $328.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 482 | 7 | $335.00–350.00 | $341.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 532 | 10 | $327.50–340.00 | $333.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 577 | 22 | $312.50–335.00 | $319.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 605 | 5 | $315.00–325.00 | $320.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,065 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 305 | 2 | $330.00–337.50 | $333.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 523 | 2 | $292.50–310.00 | $301.21 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $432.50 | $432.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $340.00–362.50 | $347.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 426 | 4 | $332.50–352.50 | $345.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 6 | $330.00–340.00 | $334.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 518 | 6 | $320.00–337.50 | $329.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 583 | 3 | $317.50–327.50 | $324.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 7 | $310.00–327.50 | $315.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 674 | 4 | $282.50–305.00 | $295.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 2 | $277.50–280.00 | $278.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,420–1,630 | 1,555 | 3 | $198.00–205.00 | $201.48 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,290–1,405 | 1,348 | 2 | $180.00–187.00 | $183.35 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,090–1,345 | 1,202 | 3 | $141.00–150.00 | $146.17 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,425–1,555 | 1,490 | 2 | $135.00–147.00 | $141.26 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,540 | 1,540 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,090–1,155 | 1,123 | 2 | $122.00–128.00 | $125.09 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,055–1,155 | 1,098 | 5 | $95.00–108.00 | $100.63 |
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) | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,050–1,080 | 1,065 | 2 | $2,200–2,650 | $2,428.17 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 885 | 885 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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- 1274 Hwy 90 West, Albany, KY 42602
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