Past sale
Cattle sale, Friday, July 24, 2026
Report date Jul 24, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 24, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Richmond, KY (AMS_2210)
Jul 24Sale shown
566Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
FridaySale day
No trend on feeders due to low comparable receipts. Yearling steers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls sold steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 507 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 677 | 3 | $290.00–312.50 | $297.59 |
| Large · 2 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $450.00–480.00 | $472.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 622 | 3 | $325.00–335.00 | $328.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 790 | 120 | $318.50 | $318.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 815 | 66 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 421 | 6 | $482.50–500.00 | $485.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 532 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 895 | 3 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $452.50–465.00 | $458.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 616 | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 874 | 57 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 918 | 51 | $330.50 | $330.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 998 | 100 | $321.50 | $321.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,041 | 55 | $310.50 | $310.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,445 | 1,445 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,115–1,230 | 1,173 | 2 | $2,700–3,050 | $2,866.42 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,120–1,395 | 1,288 | 6 | $174.00–183.00 | $179.27 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,345–1,860 | 1,585 | 6 | $181.00–188.00 | $183.68 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 970–1,070 | 1,025 | 3 | $163.00–165.00 | $163.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 990–1,130 | 1,058 | 4 | $173.00–176.00 | $174.70 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 935 | 935 | 1 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,320–1,765 | 1,485 | 3 | $229.00–235.00 | $231.97 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,735 | 1,735 | 1 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · Open | 825 | 825 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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