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Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Report date Sep 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 8, 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 with a limited, but good quality offering. Feeder steers and heifers 400-600 lbs were mostly 5.00 to 10.00 lower with a moderate supply and spotty demand, while the yearling steers appeared firm with a lite test. Slaughter cows were steady with a limited supply and no trends on slaughter bulls due to last weeks limited comparisons.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $367.00–382.50 | $377.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 8 | $340.00–350.00 | $346.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 588 | 9 | $347.50–365.00 | $361.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 621 | 6 | $327.50–342.50 | $332.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 780 | 5 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 828 | 14 | $332.00 | $332.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 645 | 5 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 251 | 3 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 6 | $442.50–472.50 | $447.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 6 | $400.00–420.00 | $416.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 9 | $350.00–385.00 | $354.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 652 | 2 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 2 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 419 | 7 | $360.00–382.50 | $374.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 487 | 4 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 584 | 7 | $312.50–337.50 | $320.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 611 | 11 | $300.00–315.00 | $309.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 2 | $290.00–297.50 | $293.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 778 | 4 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 820 | 2 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $427.50–437.50 | $431.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 210 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 402 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $295.00–310.00 | $300.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,180 | 1,180 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,375–1,480 | 1,428 | 2 | $2,700–2,800 | $2,748.16 |
| Small and Medium · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 765 | 765 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,040–1,255 | 1,165 | 6 | $148.00–159.00 | $153.39 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,460–1,570 | 1,495 | 4 | $154.00–163.00 | $157.68 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 945–1,430 | 1,152 | 13 | $129.00–150.00 | $142.18 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 835–1,270 | 1,028 | 3 | $116.00–123.00 | $118.85 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,390–1,885 | 1,571 | 6 | $190.00–209.00 | $198.48 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,755 | 1,755 | 1 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,375–1,470 | 1,423 | 2 | $174.00–181.00 | $177.62 |
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 | 1,180–1,220 | 1,200 | 2 | $190.00–262.50 | $225.65 |
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