Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 19, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 3:15 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards (Tuesday) - Lexington, KY (AMS_2128)
Aug 18Sale shown
928Head sold
Mon, Nov 9Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last Tuesday: No trend on feeder calves due to low comparable receipts. Yearling steers and heifers sold 6.00 to 10.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 5.00 to 8.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $447.00 | $447.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 4 | $447.50–462.50 | $454.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $418.00–422.50 | $421.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 634 | 9 | $397.00–410.00 | $398.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $367.50–375.00 | $371.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 6 | $347.50–365.00 | $361.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 779 | 22 | $330.00–344.00 | $342.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 825 | 3 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 893 | 22 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 685 | 22 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 803 | 124 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 897 | 56 | $329.50 | $329.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 909 | 15 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 963 | 284 | $309.75–314.25 | $312.34 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 486 | 3 | $427.50 | $427.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 462 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $385.00–390.00 | $387.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 509 | 6 | $355.00–365.00 | $361.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 20 | $322.50–340.00 | $335.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 697 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 706 | 4 | $307.50–321.00 | $312.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 797 | 2 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 615 | 83 | $383.00 | $383.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 691 | 25 | $342.50–348.00 | $346.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 763 | 124 | $307.50–329.25 | $319.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $340.00–342.50 | $341.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $300.00–312.50 | $306.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $380.00–402.50 | $391.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $415.00–425.00 | $420.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,040–1,370 | 1,241 | 4 | $163.00–168.00 | $166.12 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,335–1,640 | 1,516 | 7 | $157.00–167.00 | $163.31 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,165–1,315 | 1,240 | 2 | $143.00–145.00 | $144.06 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 910 | 910 | 1 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,115 | 1,115 | 1 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,320–2,110 | 1,753 | 3 | $202.00–211.00 | $206.39 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,265–1,285 | 1,275 | 2 | $191.00–192.00 | $191.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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About Blue Grass Stockyards
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- 4561 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
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From Kentucky Stockyards layer (Office of State Veterinarian, KY GIS portal) - stockyards under KY State Veterinarian oversight, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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