Past sale
Cattle sale, Friday, August 7, 2026
Report date Aug 7, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 7, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Richmond, KY (AMS_2210)
Aug 7Sale shown
412Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
FridaySale day
Compared to last week: No trend on feeder calves due to a limited comparison. Yearling steers 900lbs to 950lbs sold steady. Yearling steers over 1000lbs sold 4.00 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady on a light test.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 547 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,027 | 4 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 947 | 116 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,041 | 50 | $317.25 | $317.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,050–1,100 | 1,072 | 109 | $304.25 | $304.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 480 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 707 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $320.00–375.00 | $347.36 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 586 | 4 | $305.00–367.50 | $335.93 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 407 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 543 | 3 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 615 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $300.00–307.50 | $303.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 3 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 381 | 4 | $382.50–385.00 | $383.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 3 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $350.00–352.50 | $351.27 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 349 | 7 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 414 | 8 | $502.50–520.00 | $504.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 3 | $422.50–435.00 | $427.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 577 | 2 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $350.00–370.00 | $359.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 657 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 511 | 4 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 405 | 3 | $475.00–490.00 | $480.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 3 | $390.00–395.00 | $393.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,205 | 1,205 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,020–1,215 | 1,147 | 3 | $183.00–185.00 | $184.30 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,475–1,720 | 1,608 | 4 | $185.00–190.00 | $187.81 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 880 | 880 | 1 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 915–1,145 | 1,030 | 2 | $173.00–178.00 | $175.22 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,350–1,590 | 1,432 | 3 | $217.00–226.00 | $220.65 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,110–2,325 | 2,218 | 2 | $245.00–248.00 | $246.43 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,165–1,210 | 1,188 | 2 | $189.00–191.00 | $189.98 |
Slaughter Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select and Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,360 | 1,360 | 3 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 940 | 940 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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About Blue Grass Stockyards
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- Bluegrass Stockyards of Richmond LLC
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- 348 K Street, Richmond, KY 40475
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From Kentucky Stockyards layer (Office of State Veterinarian, KY GIS portal) - stockyards under KY State Veterinarian oversight, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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