Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Report date Sep 9, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 9, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:45 pm 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 limited head to head comparisons, however the feeder market appeared stronger with good demand for quality feeders.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $452.50 | $452.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $390.00–420.00 | $407.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 5 | $360.00–377.00 | $366.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 3 | $340.00–362.50 | $347.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 510 | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 500–550 | 500 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 3 | $415.00–417.50 | $416.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $385.00–399.00 | $392.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 7 | $347.50–380.00 | $367.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 516 | 5 | $340.00–355.00 | $347.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 567 | 4 | $325.00–330.00 | $326.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 640 | 4 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $302.50–315.00 | $308.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 407 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 352 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 357 | 2 | $492.50 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 429 | 4 | $427.50–442.50 | $434.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 474 | 5 | $400.00–420.00 | $408.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 508 | 2 | $370.00–387.50 | $378.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 6 | $326.00–346.00 | $336.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $315.00–321.00 | $318.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 696 | 7 | $307.00–319.00 | $317.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 743 | 2 | $270.00–292.50 | $281.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 753 | 2 | $302.00–307.00 | $304.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 920 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 527 | 2 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 645 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,095–1,305 | 1,203 | 4 | $137.00–146.00 | $140.12 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,410–1,635 | 1,537 | 5 | $136.00–148.00 | $140.06 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,050–1,125 | 1,085 | 4 | $119.00–136.00 | $125.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select and Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,240 | 1,240 | 1 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,495–1,830 | 1,703 | 3 | $192.50–202.50 | $197.84 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,095–1,375 | 1,235 | 2 | $171.00–174.00 | $172.67 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 940–1,225 | 1,088 | 3 | $149.00–174.00 | $161.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 855 | 855 | 1 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,200–1,460 | 1,363 | 6 | $1,800–2,600 | $2,100.46 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $2,175 | $2,175 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,820 | 1,820 | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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About Bluegrass Stockyard
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- Address
- 3025 Owingsville Rd, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
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