Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Report date Jul 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 8, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Bluegrass Stockyard - Mt. Sterling, KY (AMS_2202)
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Compared to last Wednesday: No trends due to market being closed last week for July 4th Holiday. However the feeder market appeared firm and stronger in spots with a strong demand for higher quality feeders and long weaned calves.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 433 | 9 | $505.00–515.00 | $510.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 538 | 6 | $460.00–482.50 | $472.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 5 | $422.00–430.00 | $425.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 351 | 4 | $605.00 | $605.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 512 | 66 | $508.00–526.25 | $525.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 563 | 4 | $473.00 | $473.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 613 | 25 | $450.00–467.00 | $466.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 263 | 2 | $515.00–517.50 | $516.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 338 | 9 | $467.00–490.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 3 | $470.00–472.50 | $470.83 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 414 | 11 | $455.00–478.00 | $472.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 10 | $440.00–460.00 | $448.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 545 | 2 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 9 | $397.00–420.00 | $410.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $360.00–380.00 | $366.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 665 | 6 | $330.00–346.00 | $341.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 250 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 475 | 9 | $468.00–478.00 | $472.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 600–650 | 619 | 14 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 494 | 41 | $498.00 | $498.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 529 | 45 | $430.00–449.00 | $438.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 582 | 30 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 5 | $385.00–386.00 | $385.80 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $475.00–496.00 | $488.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 461 | 6 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 11 | $440.00–465.00 | $455.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 553 | 5 | $457.00–460.00 | $458.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 673 | 3 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 980 | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 323 | 2 | $557.50–577.50 | $567.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 377 | 2 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 414 | 5 | $505.00–520.00 | $513.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 250–300 | 261 | 3 | $620.00–630.00 | $626.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 300–350 | 310 | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 210 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 477 | 2 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 3 | $415.00–430.00 | $424.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 626 | 4 | $345.00–355.00 | $350.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,160–1,365 | 1,242 | 5 | $175.00–185.00 | $181.06 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,135–1,545 | 1,345 | 3 | $177.00–184.00 | $179.68 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 845–1,335 | 1,021 | 9 | $150.00–170.00 | $162.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 965–1,340 | 1,165 | 3 | $178.00–181.00 | $178.83 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 715 | 715 | 1 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs 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) | 1,430 | 1,430 | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,785–2,065 | 1,952 | 3 | $219.50–227.50 | $224.36 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,855–1,990 | 1,912 | 3 | $233.50–234.00 | $233.84 |
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) | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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 | 1,140–1,520 | 1,223 | 6 | $163.00–199.00 | $184.73 |
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- 3025 Owingsville Rd, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
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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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