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Cattle sale, Monday, September 28, 2026
Report date Sep 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 26, 2026 7:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards (Monday) - Lexington, KY (AMS_2127)
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Compared to last Monday the feeder market was spotty with an average quality offering. Feeder steers 250-400 lbs were sharply higher, while the 450-650 lbs steers were mostly steady with a good supply and good demand. Yearling steers appeared steady with a lite test and limited comparisons. Feeder heifers 600 lbs and under were mostly 3.00 to 6.00 lower with a good supply and spotty demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 2.00 higher with a good supply and good demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 195 | 2 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 255 | 2 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 377 | 10 | $470.00–495.00 | $481.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 7 | $440.00–462.50 | $452.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 8 | $430.00–450.00 | $446.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 518 | 5 | $350.00–387.00 | $371.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 4 | $337.50–365.00 | $350.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 7 | $319.00–335.00 | $325.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 720 | 5 | $290.00–311.00 | $302.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 756 | 5 | $292.00–300.00 | $296.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 855 | 2 | $250.00–275.00 | $262.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 265 | 15 | $595.00–640.00 | $617.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 320 | 4 | $545.00–585.00 | $562.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 366 | 7 | $505.00–517.50 | $512.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 423 | 9 | $477.50–490.00 | $485.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 520 | 4 | $403.00–430.00 | $409.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 563 | 6 | $377.00–392.50 | $381.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 611 | 4 | $350.00–375.00 | $366.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 292 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 377 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $446.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 421 | 3 | $431.00 | $431.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 521 | 9 | $309.00–330.00 | $320.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 567 | 6 | $306.00–331.00 | $315.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 423 | 4 | $361.00–380.00 | $372.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 281 | 4 | $450.00–490.00 | $460.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 336 | 7 | $449.00 | $449.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 29 | $384.00–415.00 | $391.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 467 | 10 | $347.00–370.00 | $360.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 18 | $321.00–345.00 | $332.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 42 | $315.00–343.00 | $329.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 632 | 11 | $310.00–315.00 | $310.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 682 | 28 | $317.00–336.00 | $329.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 721 | 7 | $312.00–317.50 | $316.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $277.50–285.00 | $281.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 885 | 6 | $259.00–278.00 | $273.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 968 | 2 | $222.50–257.00 | $239.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 271 | 3 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 451 | 3 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 1,000–1,050 | 1,030 | 1 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 606 | 86 | $372.25 | $372.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $365.00–400.00 | $376.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 6 | $323.00–342.00 | $332.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 591 | 4 | $275.00–297.50 | $288.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $300.00–302.00 | $301.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 673 | 3 | $282.50–305.00 | $297.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 432 | 4 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 367 | 2 | $487.50 | $487.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 408 | 4 | $440.00–457.00 | $452.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 462 | 3 | $411.00–417.50 | $413.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $380.00–389.00 | $384.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 581 | 9 | $375.00–392.00 | $384.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 13 | $349.00–368.00 | $354.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 671 | 11 | $340.00–363.00 | $355.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 728 | 5 | $323.00–331.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 757 | 6 | $325.00–338.00 | $330.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 826 | 15 | $307.00–334.00 | $322.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 915 | 1 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,018 | 3 | $287.00–292.00 | $288.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $655.00 | $655.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 338 | 3 | $542.50–570.00 | $551.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 353 | 4 | $520.00–530.00 | $522.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $470.00–476.00 | $474.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $461.00–480.00 | $467.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 527 | 14 | $425.00–430.00 | $425.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 623 | 14 | $373.00–378.00 | $374.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 668 | 9 | $370.00–371.00 | $370.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 732 | 27 | $354.00–358.00 | $356.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 750 | 27 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 416 | 6 | $385.00–407.50 | $397.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 469 | 7 | $377.50–387.00 | $381.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 3 | $325.00–340.00 | $330.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,170–2,055 | 1,730 | 12 | $176.00–198.00 | $186.39 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,410–1,435 | 1,423 | 2 | $205.00–206.00 | $205.50 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 945–1,275 | 1,110 | 2 | $166.00–173.00 | $170.02 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,215–1,450 | 1,318 | 9 | $132.00–148.00 | $139.79 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,365–1,830 | 1,545 | 8 | $132.00–144.00 | $138.58 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 955–1,535 | 1,294 | 6 | $124.00–139.00 | $129.76 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 745–1,110 | 918 | 6 | $114.00–119.00 | $116.80 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 890 | 890 | 1 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Dairy Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 875–1,270 | 1,063 | 11 | $161.00–235.00 | $189.23 |
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) | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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