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Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Report date Aug 25, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 25, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 3:15 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards (Tuesday) - Lexington, KY (AMS_2128)
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Compared to last Tuesday both the feeder and slaughter markets were lower with an average quality offering. Feeder steers and heifers 400-600 lbs were sharply lower with a good supply, while the yearling steers and heifers were 3.00 to 8.00 lower with a good supply and moderate demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were 3.00 to 6.00 lower with a moderate supply and moderate demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 422 | 4 | $420.00–450.00 | $427.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 471 | 9 | $417.50–438.00 | $434.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 533 | 2 | $360.00–392.50 | $376.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 579 | 8 | $361.00–372.50 | $363.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 672 | 4 | $317.50–322.50 | $318.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 828 | 2 | $250.00–262.50 | $256.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 570 | 5 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 453 | 4 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 572 | 2 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 910 | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 441 | 4 | $372.50–400.00 | $383.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 9 | $339.00–350.00 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 10 | $331.00–367.50 | $342.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 623 | 15 | $315.00–335.00 | $319.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 666 | 6 | $312.50–320.00 | $315.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 9 | $307.50–312.50 | $310.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 865 | 2 | $249.00–257.50 | $253.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,005 | 1 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 750–800 | 767 | 27 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 1,000–1,050 | 1,037 | 2 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 630 | 167 | $358.00–377.50 | $367.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 372 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 648 | 3 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 6 | $442.50–450.00 | $445.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 9 | $410.00–427.50 | $416.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 5 | $396.00–417.50 | $400.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 14 | $387.50–420.00 | $397.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 606 | 7 | $350.00–372.50 | $365.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $340.00–360.00 | $349.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 741 | 4 | $340.00–347.50 | $343.74 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 933 | 15 | $298.50–309.00 | $299.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,075 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 652 | 22 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 769 | 48 | $349.50 | $349.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 863 | 128 | $325.25–327.75 | $326.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 902 | 53 | $301.60 | $301.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 972 | 160 | $282.00–307.25 | $295.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $382.50–385.00 | $383.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,380 | 1,294 | 5 | $150.00–162.00 | $156.37 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,385–1,480 | 1,435 | 6 | $150.00–169.00 | $158.10 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,420 | 1,420 | 1 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 920–1,205 | 1,045 | 6 | $133.00–149.00 | $138.37 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 895–1,085 | 990 | 2 | $125.00–129.00 | $126.81 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,490–2,065 | 1,784 | 5 | $193.00–209.00 | $202.71 |
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 | 1,035–1,400 | 1,216 | 5 | $167.00–189.00 | $182.23 |
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