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Cattle sale, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Report date May 20, 2026 · Published by USDA May 20, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:25 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Bluegrass Stockyard - Mt. Sterling, KY (AMS_2202)
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Compared to last Wednesday the feeder market was uneven with an average quality offering. Feeder steers and Heifers 400 lbs and under appeared stronger with a lite test, while the 450-650 lbs steers and heifers were unevenly steady ranging from 3.00 higher to 3.00 lower in spots with a moderate supply and good demand for weaned and harder conditioned calves. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 2.00 higher with a moderate supply and good demand.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 361 | 4 | $480.00–490.00 | $486.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 2 | $447.50 | $447.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 516 | 7 | $385.00–407.50 | $399.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 4 | $380.00–397.00 | $389.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 5 | $357.50–370.00 | $363.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $532.50 | $532.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $507.50–547.50 | $527.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 442 | 4 | $475.00–485.00 | $482.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 600–650 | 613 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 531 | 8 | $420.00–430.00 | $426.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $426.00 | $426.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 615 | 2 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 252 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 467 | 2 | $527.50 | $527.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $447.50 | $447.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $552.50 | $552.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 541 | 11 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 624 | 38 | $435.00–445.50 | $439.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 656 | 13 | $432.00–437.50 | $435.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $374.00 | $374.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 170 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 345 | 2 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 488 | 6 | $477.50–497.50 | $492.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $455.00–460.00 | $457.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $442.50 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 668 | 2 | $382.50–390.00 | $386.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $360.00–370.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 3 | $325.00–326.00 | $325.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,010 | 1 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $540.00–542.50 | $541.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 463 | 3 | $510.00–525.00 | $515.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 510 | 3 | $480.00–485.00 | $481.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $472.50 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $397.00–415.00 | $406.16 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 675–985 | 875 | 3 | $172.50–211.00 | $187.59 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,140–1,315 | 1,225 | 3 | $171.00–180.00 | $176.45 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,325–1,670 | 1,461 | 4 | $168.50–178.50 | $173.99 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 965–1,115 | 1,049 | 4 | $140.50–147.00 | $143.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 955–1,255 | 1,107 | 6 | $165.00–177.50 | $171.59 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,680–1,700 | 1,690 | 2 | $213.00–214.50 | $213.75 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,555–1,750 | 1,653 | 2 | $226.00–239.50 | $233.15 |
Slaughter Cattle: Dairy Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,300–1,440 | 1,370 | 2 | $147.00–148.00 | $147.53 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $3,025 | $3,025 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,285–1,705 | 1,495 | 2 | $3,025–3,275 | $3,132.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,045–1,122 | 1,096 | 3 | $3,025–3,100 | $3,048.83 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 965 | 965 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 905 | 905 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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