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Cattle sale, Friday, August 14, 2026
Report date Aug 14, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 14, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Richmond, KY (AMS_2210)
Aug 14Sale shown
241Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
FridaySale day
Compared to last week: No trend on feeder calves due to low comparable receipts, however a softer undertone was noted. No trend on yearling steers due to no comparable receipts, however a much softer undertone was noted. Slaughter cows sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower. No trend on slaughter bulls due to low receipts.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 685 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 5 | $431.00 | $431.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 607 | 4 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 2 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 929 | 53 | $312.75 | $312.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 966 | 53 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 717 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 469 | 7 | $407.50–412.50 | $410.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 534 | 10 | $375.00–402.50 | $393.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 567 | 4 | $355.00–375.00 | $365.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 4 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $392.50 | $392.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $400.00–412.50 | $406.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $370.00–392.50 | $378.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 527 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 612 | 2 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,060–1,380 | 1,221 | 4 | $165.00–173.00 | $169.16 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,345 | 1,345 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,340–1,360 | 1,350 | 2 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,395–1,550 | 1,482 | 3 | $173.00–176.00 | $174.36 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–990 | 918 | 3 | $148.00–160.00 | $155.80 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 960 | 960 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 865 | 865 | 1 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) | 1,065 | 1,065 | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,585 | 1,585 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 500–550 | 513 | 3 | $300.00–322.50 | $314.97 |
| Large · 3 | 650–700 | 662 | 9 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
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