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Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Report date Sep 9, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 9, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:48 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Albany, KY (AMS_2189)
Sep 9Sale shown
300Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher on a light test. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $342.50–360.00 | $351.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 567 | 6 | $332.50–352.50 | $344.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 3 | $317.50–332.50 | $324.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $275.00–280.00 | $277.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,020 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 382 | 5 | $367.50–372.50 | $371.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 412 | 7 | $367.50–382.50 | $377.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 6 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 528 | 7 | $332.50–347.50 | $336.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 11 | $322.50–330.00 | $326.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 609 | 11 | $325.00–337.50 | $335.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $292.50–307.50 | $300.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 768 | 2 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 883 | 3 | $270.00–290.00 | $276.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 905 | 2 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 502 | 13 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $355.00–357.50 | $355.87 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $355.00–357.50 | $356.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $343.00 | $343.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 3 | $310.00–325.00 | $319.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 5 | $287.50–295.00 | $293.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 381 | 4 | $410.00–422.50 | $415.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $420.00–437.50 | $428.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 7 | $407.50–422.50 | $416.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 3 | $372.50–380.00 | $375.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 10 | $345.00–363.00 | $358.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 558 | 10 | $382.50–385.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 612 | 8 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 675 | 17 | $362.50–370.00 | $366.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 744 | 33 | $340.00–357.50 | $345.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $382.50–387.50 | $385.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 2 | $390.00–395.00 | $392.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $323.00–340.00 | $329.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 622 | 6 | $325.00–337.50 | $333.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 683 | 2 | $310.00–312.50 | $311.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 794 | 5 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,630–1,900 | 1,808 | 3 | $190.00–197.00 | $193.85 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,755–2,070 | 1,913 | 2 | $202.00–205.00 | $203.38 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,330–1,530 | 1,422 | 3 | $142.00–146.00 | $144.24 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 1,465 | 1,465 | 1 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,600–1,780 | 1,690 | 2 | $139.00–148.00 | $143.74 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,410–1,655 | 1,534 | 4 | $150.00–156.00 | $152.62 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880–975 | 928 | 2 | $110.00–119.00 | $114.73 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,005–1,185 | 1,095 | 2 | $91.00–92.00 | $91.46 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,110–1,550 | 1,318 | 4 | $1,800–2,350 | $2,131.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,340 | 1,340 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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 | 1,085 | 1,085 | 1 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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