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Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Report date Sep 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 20, 2026 7:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards (Tuesday) - Lexington, KY (AMS_2128)
Sep 22Sale shown
1,165Head sold
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Compared to last Tuesday the feeder market was mostly stronger with a good quality offering. Feeder steers 400-600 lbs were 7.00 to 10.00 higher or greater in spots with a good supply and strong demand, while the yearling steers were unevenly steady bouncing from 3.00 higher to 3.00 lower across the weight classes with a good supply and good demand. Feeder heifers 300-500 lbs were steady with good demand, while the 600-800 lbs heifers were steady to 5.00 lower with a good supply and spotty demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were 4.00 to 8.00 lower with a limited supply and limited demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $407.50–430.00 | $422.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 14 | $387.50–402.50 | $393.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 514 | 10 | $340.00–362.50 | $354.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 18 | $332.50–357.00 | $352.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $315.00–325.00 | $320.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 728 | 3 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 806 | 3 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 635 | 175 | $347.50–363.50 | $355.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 679 | 225 | $325.50–362.50 | $344.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 716 | 70 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $347.50–360.00 | $353.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 3 | $330.00–350.00 | $340.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 612 | 3 | $270.00–273.00 | $271.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 531 | 6 | $412.50–420.00 | $415.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 576 | 11 | $367.50–392.50 | $385.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 2 | $349.00–359.00 | $354.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 669 | 11 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 768 | 6 | $320.00–337.00 | $333.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 813 | 6 | $322.50–333.00 | $330.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 854 | 44 | $314.00–320.00 | $314.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 482 | 12 | $450.00–469.00 | $462.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 555 | 15 | $410.00–412.50 | $410.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 641 | 12 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 758 | 60 | $345.50 | $345.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 820 | 35 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 865 | 183 | $325.25–332.90 | $329.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 916 | 61 | $329.75 | $329.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $380.00–382.50 | $381.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 10 | $325.00–360.00 | $356.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 3 | $300.00–325.00 | $316.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 815 | 3 | $277.00–301.00 | $287.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $332.50–335.00 | $333.33 |
| Large · 1 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 343 | 3 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $440.00–450.00 | $445.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 442 | 3 | $432.50–457.50 | $440.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 491 | 3 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 5 | $340.00–372.50 | $358.17 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $320.00–342.50 | $333.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $310.00–335.00 | $322.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 2 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $450.00–462.50 | $456.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 522 | 11 | $400.00–415.00 | $405.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 575 | 8 | $380.00–395.00 | $384.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 150–200 | 190 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $422.50 | $422.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 531 | 3 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,170–1,285 | 1,228 | 2 | $129.00–141.00 | $135.28 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,505–1,810 | 1,644 | 4 | $133.00–139.00 | $135.68 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,080–1,190 | 1,135 | 2 | $136.00–145.00 | $140.72 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,080–1,090 | 1,085 | 2 | $107.00–119.00 | $112.97 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,350–2,305 | 1,840 | 4 | $176.00–194.00 | $183.67 |
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 | 1,050–1,400 | 1,225 | 2 | $139.00–159.00 | $147.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 815–1,015 | 938 | 5 | $200.00–231.00 | $209.82 |
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