Past sale
Cattle sale, Friday, August 21, 2026
Report date Aug 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Richmond, KY (AMS_2210)
Aug 21Sale shown
1,181Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
FridaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder calves and yearlings sold sharply lower. With the exception of 925lb to 975lbs steers they sold 3.00 to 5.00 lower. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 10.00 to 12.00 lower.
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 | 485 | 1 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $240.00–260.00 | $250.17 |
| Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 562 | 2 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 338 | 2 | $370.00–380.00 | $374.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 412 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 6 | $322.50–342.50 | $332.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 526 | 8 | $340.00–365.00 | $352.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $295.00–310.00 | $302.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 757 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 541 | 4 | $300.00–317.50 | $308.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 562 | 5 | $292.50–302.50 | $298.58 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 592 | 2 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 928 | 2 | $280.00–282.50 | $281.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $395.00–400.00 | $396.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 950 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 580 | 6 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 755 | 121 | $330.25–357.00 | $343.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 860 | 325 | $315.50–326.25 | $321.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 931 | 263 | $304.00–312.50 | $311.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 967 | 104 | $309.00 | $309.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,038 | 110 | $301.25 | $301.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,050–1,100 | 1,069 | 54 | $294.75 | $294.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 723 | 2 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 760 | 3 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 975 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Large · 2 | 550–600 | 582 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 486 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 7 | $350.00–367.50 | $359.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $312.50–330.00 | $324.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 612 | 6 | $325.00–340.00 | $333.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $320.00–325.00 | $322.43 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 716 | 4 | $290.00–317.50 | $307.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $270.00–282.50 | $276.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 3 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 2 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,185–1,450 | 1,317 | 8 | $161.00–169.00 | $165.30 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,120–1,165 | 1,143 | 2 | $154.00–156.00 | $154.98 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,035–1,255 | 1,145 | 2 | $160.00–162.00 | $161.10 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,880–2,120 | 2,027 | 3 | $197.00–204.00 | $199.51 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,615 | 1,615 | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,265–1,920 | 1,408 | 13 | $175.00–178.00 | $176.03 |
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) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 980–1,465 | 1,180 | 3 | $1,825–2,775 | $2,191.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 890–1,135 | 1,042 | 3 | $1,490–2,850 | $2,445.07 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 980 | 980 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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