Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Report date Sep 2, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 2, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:20 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Bluegrass Stockyard - Mt. Sterling, KY (AMS_2202)
Sep 2Sale shown
68Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last Wednesday: No trends due to limited comparisons.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,170 | 1,170 | 1 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 895–1,530 | 1,213 | 2 | $135.00–136.00 | $135.63 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 650–700 | 676 | 3 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Large · 1 | 800–850 | 813 | 3 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 507 | 2 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 | 450–500 | 460 | 1 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $352.50–370.00 | $361.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 452 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $322.50–326.00 | $324.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $292.50–301.00 | $295.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 213 | 2 | $260.00–300.00 | $281.18 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 570 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 2 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $332.50–337.50 | $335.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 622 | 9 | $310.00–323.00 | $319.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $321.00–325.00 | $322.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 767 | 2 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
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) | 1,525 | 1,525 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,005–1,440 | 1,243 | 3 | $2,300–2,750 | $2,508.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 955 | 955 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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 | 960 | 960 | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
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About Bluegrass Stockyard
- Listed as
- Bluegrass Stockyards East, LLC
- Address
- 3025 Owingsville Rd, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
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- Sale day not listed by source
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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