Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Report date Sep 16, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 16, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026 7:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Albany, KY (AMS_2189)
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363Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold mostly steady. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady on a light test.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 337 | 5 | $380.00–395.00 | $389.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 391 | 7 | $382.50–392.50 | $384.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 438 | 6 | $360.00–372.50 | $364.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 482 | 9 | $350.00–365.00 | $355.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 14 | $337.50–357.50 | $346.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 584 | 17 | $332.50–345.00 | $337.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 622 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 707 | 2 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $415.00–420.00 | $417.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 322 | 2 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $335.00–342.50 | $338.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $330.00–332.50 | $330.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 571 | 6 | $312.50–325.00 | $322.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 3 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 3 | $292.50–315.00 | $302.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 7 | $422.50–455.00 | $440.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 536 | 3 | $370.00–390.00 | $383.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 579 | 5 | $367.50–377.50 | $371.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 608 | 12 | $355.00–367.50 | $361.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $357.50–377.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 716 | 5 | $335.00–347.50 | $342.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 14 | $336.00–346.00 | $343.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 503 | 5 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 669 | 9 | $380.00–400.00 | $391.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 872 | 69 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 487 | 7 | $392.50–410.00 | $396.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 517 | 2 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $327.50–345.00 | $336.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 850 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $435.00–442.50 | $438.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $410.00–425.00 | $419.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 2 | $422.50–445.00 | $434.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $420.00–437.50 | $428.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 9 | $365.00–377.50 | $368.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 5 | $347.50–362.50 | $355.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $340.00–345.00 | $342.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 4 | $322.50–327.50 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 716 | 4 | $297.50–302.50 | $299.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 466 | 5 | $380.00–400.00 | $384.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,200–1,360 | 1,280 | 2 | $143.00–147.00 | $144.88 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,400–1,840 | 1,575 | 5 | $140.00–153.00 | $146.80 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,535 | 1,535 | 1 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,265 | 1,128 | 3 | $129.00–137.00 | $132.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 860–1,220 | 1,043 | 6 | $114.00–126.00 | $120.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,390–1,890 | 1,640 | 2 | $195.00–198.00 | $196.73 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,305–1,530 | 1,400 | 3 | $170.00–181.00 | $175.87 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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