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Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Report date Sep 23, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 23, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 21, 2026 7:03 pm 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 mixed with an average quality offering. Feeder steers 400 lbs and under appeared steady with a lite test, while 400-600 lbs steers were sharply higher with a moderate supply and strong demand for weaned and harder conditioned calves. Feeder heifers 300-600 lbs were 1.00 to 3.00 lower with a moderate supply and moderate demand. Slaughter cows and bulls appeared 5.00 to 8.00 lower with a limited supply and limited demand.
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Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 382 | 2 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 536 | 7 | $362.50–381.00 | $376.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 619 | 4 | $325.00–342.00 | $329.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 682 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $307.00–320.00 | $313.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 515 | 3 | $410.00–412.50 | $410.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 550 | 4 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $402.50–435.00 | $420.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 460 | 3 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 2 | $295.00–325.00 | $310.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 1 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 375 | 3 | $410.00–427.50 | $420.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 431 | 5 | $385.00–415.00 | $397.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $358.00 | $358.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $325.00–350.00 | $333.64 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 571 | 11 | $310.00–326.00 | $318.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 631 | 3 | $312.00–316.00 | $313.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 850 | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 918 | 2 | $237.50–265.00 | $251.29 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $445.00–452.50 | $448.80 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 500–550 | 505 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 550–600 | 557 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 414 | 8 | $360.00–375.00 | $366.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 624 | 4 | $280.00–300.00 | $295.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 773 | 2 | $255.00–270.00 | $262.67 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 190 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 428 | 3 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $402.50–415.00 | $411.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 529 | 4 | $362.50–375.00 | $365.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 616 | 6 | $315.00–320.00 | $318.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 774 | 8 | $300.00–310.00 | $308.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 965 | 1 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,010 | 2 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 311 | 4 | $425.00–432.50 | $430.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $402.50–420.00 | $414.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $352.50–360.00 | $356.29 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 2 | $310.00–337.50 | $323.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 560 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $297.00 | $297.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 652 | 2 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,255 | 1,255 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,160 | 1,160 | 1 | $3,225 | $3,225 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,027–1,450 | 1,301 | 8 | $3,325–3,650 | $3,541.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,070–1,360 | 1,263 | 3 | $2,525–2,925 | $2,812.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 3 | $2,600–3,250 | $3,033.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,015–1,095 | 1,060 | 3 | $1,375–2,350 | $1,820.09 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 935–1,260 | 1,098 | 2 | $2,225–2,800 | $2,469.93 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 845–860 | 853 | 2 | $1,810–2,200 | $2,006.72 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,190–1,510 | 1,350 | 2 | $2,350–2,500 | $2,433.89 |
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) | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,410 | 1,410 | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,350–1,540 | 1,445 | 2 | $4,450–4,700 | $4,583.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,415 | 1,415 | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,235 | 1,235 | 1 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,085–1,380 | 1,233 | 2 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305–1,530 | 1,456 | 4 | $133.00–138.00 | $135.26 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 985 | 985 | 1 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 885–975 | 942 | 3 | $99.00–105.00 | $102.64 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,600–1,955 | 1,779 | 5 | $190.00–192.50 | $191.16 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,925–1,960 | 1,943 | 2 | $215.50–217.00 | $216.24 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,570 | 1,570 | 2 | $173.50–179.00 | $176.25 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 850 | 850 | 1 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
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