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Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Report date Sep 23, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 21, 2026 6:46 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Albany, KY (AMS_2189)
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694Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold mostly steady. Feeder heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 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 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 410 | 6 | $440.00–455.00 | $448.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $422.50–435.00 | $428.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 16 | $395.00–412.50 | $402.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 623 | 15 | $352.50–372.50 | $368.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 662 | 11 | $350.00–367.50 | $364.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 729 | 6 | $340.00–350.00 | $347.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 768 | 3 | $330.00–340.00 | $336.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 818 | 13 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 325 | 2 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 457 | 5 | $455.00–457.50 | $456.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 521 | 7 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 583 | 7 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 630 | 42 | $380.00–390.00 | $385.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 662 | 2 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 721 | 26 | $357.50–361.00 | $360.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 941 | 58 | $307.75 | $307.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 957 | 55 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 3 | $387.50–400.00 | $395.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 6 | $370.00–382.50 | $373.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 2 | $345.00–355.00 | $349.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 7 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 713 | 3 | $327.50–332.50 | $330.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 430 | 1 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1 | $1,725 | $1,725 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,145–1,275 | 1,193 | 3 | $1,950–2,275 | $2,114.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,285 | 1,285 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 283 | 4 | $437.50–455.00 | $444.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 5 | $400.00–412.50 | $407.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 14 | $395.00–412.50 | $403.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 458 | 8 | $375.00–400.00 | $390.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 26 | $347.50–367.50 | $351.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 6 | $337.50–347.50 | $341.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 614 | 23 | $322.50–337.50 | $332.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 666 | 7 | $317.50–332.50 | $319.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 712 | 4 | $280.00–290.00 | $282.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $272.50–277.50 | $275.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 3 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 880 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 507 | 10 | $387.50–397.50 | $391.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 563 | 5 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 615 | 4 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 281 | 3 | $417.50–425.00 | $422.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 15 | $350.00–362.50 | $358.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $317.50–332.50 | $323.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $300.00–310.00 | $304.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 667 | 4 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 345 | 3 | $420.00–440.00 | $426.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 378 | 5 | $442.50–457.50 | $448.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 413 | 5 | $422.50–437.50 | $429.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 4 | $400.00–420.00 | $405.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 11 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $347.50–360.00 | $355.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 6 | $315.00–335.00 | $323.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 672 | 3 | $312.50–315.00 | $313.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 1 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 366 | 4 | $400.00–417.50 | $408.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $412.50–415.00 | $413.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 583 | 5 | $312.50–337.50 | $330.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $365.00–380.00 | $370.06 |
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) · OpenThin Fleshed | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · OpenThin Fleshed | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,180–1,335 | 1,258 | 2 | $139.00–149.00 | $144.31 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,425 | 1,425 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,405–1,490 | 1,448 | 2 | $130.00–134.00 | $131.94 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,725 | 1,530 | 6 | $134.00–143.00 | $139.60 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,370–1,720 | 1,606 | 4 | $146.00–152.00 | $148.07 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,350 | 1,111 | 15 | $129.00–139.00 | $133.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 980–1,475 | 1,137 | 9 | $114.00–127.00 | $122.47 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 875–965 | 918 | 3 | $100.00–103.00 | $101.35 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,440–2,380 | 1,717 | 5 | $181.00–190.00 | $185.17 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,510–1,780 | 1,645 | 2 | $196.00–198.00 | $197.08 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,660–2,045 | 1,853 | 2 | $175.00–179.00 | $176.79 |
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