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Cattle sale, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Report date Sep 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:55 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards (Tuesday) - Lexington, KY (AMS_2128)
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1,018Head sold
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Compared to last Tuesday the feeder market was mostly steady with a good quality, but mostly yearling offering. Feeder steers 450 lbs and under appeared sharply higher with a lite test, while the 500-650 lbs steers were steady to 4.00 higher and the yearling steers were steady with good demand. Feeder heifers 450 lbs and under appeared steady with a lite test, while the 500-700 lbs heifers were mostly steady with good demand. Yearling heifers appeared higher with a good supply and good demand for value added and guaranteed open females. Slaughter cows and bulls were 2.00 to 4.00 lower with a good supply and moderate demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,390–2,005 | 1,600 | 5 | $176.00–189.00 | $182.06 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,490 | 1,490 | 1 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,020–1,175 | 1,098 | 2 | $163.00–174.00 | $168.89 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,025–1,425 | 1,239 | 9 | $129.00–145.00 | $135.82 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,300–1,955 | 1,568 | 8 | $132.00–139.00 | $135.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 615–1,950 | 1,176 | 8 | $119.00–128.00 | $123.74 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 965 | 965 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 760–1,070 | 915 | 2 | $103.00–108.00 | $105.08 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 4 | $410.00–415.00 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 10 | $375.00–380.00 | $378.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 536 | 21 | $332.50–342.50 | $337.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 577 | 6 | $330.00–337.50 | $335.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 616 | 8 | $305.00–317.50 | $310.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 669 | 6 | $300.00–320.00 | $310.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 712 | 6 | $295.00–322.50 | $315.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 779 | 12 | $287.00–310.00 | $295.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 882 | 6 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,045 | 5 | $235.00–243.00 | $238.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,250–1,300 | 1,255 | 1 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 650–700 | 667 | 12 | $337.50–360.00 | $356.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 1,050–1,100 | 1,090 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 626 | 62 | $348.00–364.50 | $362.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 918 | 70 | $274.50–282.50 | $280.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 617 | 2 | $293.00 | $293.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 878 | 2 | $241.00–257.50 | $249.32 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $427.50 | $427.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 835 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $287.50–310.00 | $296.57 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 960 | 960 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 790–905 | 848 | 2 | $1,800–1,850 | $1,823.30 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,010–1,130 | 1,070 | 2 | $3,350–3,400 | $3,373.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,055–1,280 | 1,157 | 3 | $2,850–3,500 | $3,158.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $497.50–507.50 | $502.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $470.00–477.50 | $473.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 2 | $430.00–440.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 536 | 4 | $360.00–400.00 | $388.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 593 | 6 | $367.50–385.00 | $382.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 631 | 14 | $358.00–372.50 | $366.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 686 | 14 | $340.00–367.50 | $348.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 724 | 21 | $320.00–340.00 | $332.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 763 | 7 | $320.00–335.00 | $331.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 820 | 5 | $322.50–335.00 | $332.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 865 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 941 | 7 | $313.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 980 | 2 | $293.00–300.00 | $296.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,060 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 497 | 10 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 524 | 5 | $410.00–427.50 | $424.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 579 | 23 | $392.50–407.50 | $400.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 606 | 3 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 734 | 49 | $351.00–359.00 | $357.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 778 | 26 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 876 | 131 | $320.25–330.00 | $323.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 932 | 210 | $318.00–323.00 | $320.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,011 | 115 | $297.75–299.75 | $298.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 3 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $302.50–315.00 | $308.79 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,380 | 1,380 | 1 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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 | 705–1,180 | 882 | 7 | $145.00–217.50 | $184.88 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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