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Cattle sale, Friday, September 18, 2026
Report date Sep 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 16, 2026 7:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Blue Grass Stockyards - Richmond, KY (AMS_2210)
Sep 18Sale shown
764Head sold
Fri, Nov 6Next sale
FridaySale day
Compared to last week: No trend on feeders due to a limited supply. Yearling steers sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher. No trend on slaughter cows due to a limited comparison. Slaughter bulls sold 2.00 lower.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 482 | 9 | $400.00–420.00 | $412.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 858 | 10 | $324.50 | $324.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 931 | 220 | $304.00–323.50 | $313.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 951 | 57 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,046 | 112 | $297.00 | $297.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,050–1,100 | 1,051 | 50 | $295.25 | $295.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,100–1,150 | 1,111 | 143 | $285.75 | $285.75 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 388 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 2 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 548 | 3 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 610 | 4 | $322.50–330.00 | $328.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 796 | 16 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 963 | 5 | $268.00–269.00 | $268.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,065 | 2 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 2 | $295.00–310.00 | $302.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 717 | 2 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 597 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $322.50–327.50 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 830 | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1 | $4,450 | $4,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,225–1,645 | 1,442 | 6 | $4,250–4,650 | $4,432.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,265–1,720 | 1,400 | 4 | $3,150–3,650 | $3,398.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,430 | 1,430 | 1 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,555–1,735 | 1,645 | 2 | $4,400–4,850 | $4,637.31 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,005 | 1,005 | 1 | $2,260 | $2,260 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $1,990 | $1,990 |
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) | 1,340–1,835 | 1,546 | 7 | $2,200–3,550 | $3,181.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,172–1,565 | 1,329 | 6 | $3,000–3,850 | $3,441.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,055–1,285 | 1,170 | 2 | $2,650–3,000 | $2,842.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,155–1,290 | 1,223 | 2 | $3,850–3,900 | $3,873.62 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,130–1,360 | 1,245 | 2 | $138.00–144.00 | $140.72 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,655 | 1,655 | 1 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,660 | 1,660 | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,110–1,390 | 1,218 | 3 | $134.00–135.00 | $134.38 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,020–1,340 | 1,185 | 3 | $117.00–123.00 | $119.59 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,520–1,680 | 1,622 | 3 | $184.00–195.00 | $188.14 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,530–1,985 | 1,741 | 4 | $201.00–205.00 | $203.58 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,705 | 1,705 | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,585 | 1,585 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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