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Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Report date Sep 1, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 2, 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 the feeder market was spotty and uneven with an average but highly variable quality offering. Feeder steers 300 lbs and under appeared firm with a lite test, while the 450-650 lbs steers were 5.00 to 10.00 lower or greater with spotty demand. Feeder heifers 350-600 lbs were steady to 5.00 higher with a moderate supply and good demand for quality calves. Slaughter cows and bulls were mostly steady with a lite test.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,230–1,495 | 1,337 | 7 | $147.00–165.00 | $155.91 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305–1,645 | 1,470 | 3 | $151.00–165.00 | $157.13 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,000–1,350 | 1,145 | 5 | $134.00–147.00 | $141.67 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 755–1,165 | 967 | 3 | $117.00–123.00 | $120.09 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 2,065 | 2,065 | 1 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 170 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 225 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 6 | $367.50–387.50 | $370.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 481 | 6 | $355.00–375.00 | $366.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 532 | 12 | $342.00–355.00 | $345.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 85 | $305.00–330.00 | $319.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 650 | 3 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 738 | 6 | $260.00–280.00 | $266.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 357 | 2 | $437.00 | $437.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 800–850 | 841 | 12 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 1,050–1,100 | 1,070 | 1 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 1,100–1,150 | 1,140 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 432 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 730 | 1 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 264 | 4 | $520.00–600.00 | $578.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $430.00–435.00 | $432.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 3 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 6 | $345.00–355.00 | $346.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $270.00–280.00 | $274.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 5 | $347.50–373.00 | $354.96 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 457 | 3 | $412.50–415.00 | $413.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 13 | $347.00–370.00 | $365.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 590 | 10 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 9 | $315.00–342.50 | $336.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 701 | 18 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 7 | $310.00–325.00 | $320.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 934 | 5 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,000 | 1 | $286.00 | $286.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 660 | 46 | $347.00–358.00 | $355.27 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 762 | 72 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 844 | 61 | $323.50 | $323.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 493 | 2 | $352.50–367.50 | $359.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 358 | 8 | $379.00 | $379.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,235–1,375 | 1,305 | 2 | $148.00–181.00 | $163.61 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,060 | 1,060 | 1 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
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