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Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 5, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026 7:15 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 spotty with an average quality offering of mostly yearling cattle. Light weight steers 400 lbs and under appeared lower with a lite test, while the 500-650 lbs steers were 5.00 to 8.00 higher with a good supply and good demand for weaned and harder conditioned calves. Feeder heifers 350-600 lbs were 3.00 to 5.00 lower with a good supply and moderate demand. Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 2.00 lower with a moderate supply and noted an increased interest in cows returning to the farm.
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 | 385 | 1 | $387.50 | $387.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 16 | $337.50–357.50 | $346.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 17 | $319.00–345.00 | $327.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 21 | $310.00–334.00 | $322.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 616 | 9 | $290.00–310.00 | $298.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 664 | 11 | $285.00–297.00 | $293.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 5 | $275.00–295.00 | $282.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $287.50 | $287.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 465 | 11 | $365.00–379.00 | $376.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 550–600 | 563 | 4 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Guaranteed Open | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 607 | 54 | $336.50 | $336.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 5 | $370.00–372.00 | $370.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 483 | 3 | $305.00–324.00 | $317.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 528 | 2 | $287.50–314.00 | $300.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 4 | $301.00–302.00 | $301.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1 | 650–700 | 652 | 2 | $297.50 | $297.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 383 | 2 | $460.00–475.00 | $467.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 6 | $430.00–450.00 | $436.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 489 | 5 | $350.00–370.00 | $358.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 8 | $325.00–342.50 | $334.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $320.00–345.00 | $332.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 614 | 5 | $310.00–325.00 | $321.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 666 | 7 | $307.50–323.00 | $313.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $297.50–302.00 | $299.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 460 | 5 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 522 | 8 | $357.00–367.50 | $359.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 558 | 6 | $362.50–372.50 | $367.57 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $370.00–385.00 | $379.82 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 488 | 3 | $320.00–322.50 | $320.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 337 | 2 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 421 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 518 | 8 | $350.00–367.00 | $357.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 9 | $351.00–355.00 | $353.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 632 | 17 | $328.00–351.00 | $336.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 682 | 8 | $346.00–350.50 | $349.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 731 | 3 | $308.00–329.00 | $321.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 757 | 3 | $310.00–315.00 | $311.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Thin Fleshed | 650–700 | 653 | 9 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 577 | 37 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 801 | 64 | $349.50 | $349.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 896 | 54 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,000–1,050 | 1,013 | 107 | $299.50 | $299.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 1,150–1,200 | 1,172 | 50 | $275.25 | $275.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 370 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $365.00–399.00 | $376.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 695 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 487 | 4 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $1,875 | $1,875 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,510 | 1,510 | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,100–1,230 | 1,165 | 2 | $3,400–3,800 | $3,611.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,110–1,495 | 1,258 | 3 | $3,950–4,050 | $3,994.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,345–1,525 | 1,435 | 2 | $3,175–4,300 | $3,702.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 990–1,010 | 1,000 | 2 | $2,900–3,500 | $3,197 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · Open | 1,420 | 1,420 | 1 | $3,025 | $3,025 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 940 | 940 | 1 | $2,125 | $2,125 |
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) | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 995–1,230 | 1,090 | 5 | $2,625–3,700 | $3,244.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1 | $3,125 | $3,125 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 803–1,045 | 886 | 5 | $1,875–2,250 | $2,149.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 960 | 960 | 1 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 980 | 980 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,370 | 1,208 | 3 | $1,825–2,200 | $1,953.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,070 | 1,070 | 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 | 680–1,185 | 944 | 9 | $175.00–235.00 | $200.51 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 825 | 825 | 1 | $2,275 | $2,275 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 935–1,455 | 1,258 | 3 | $133.00–150.00 | $137.94 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,280 | 1,280 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,270–1,500 | 1,375 | 5 | $130.00–137.00 | $133.89 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,315 | 1,180 | 2 | $118.00–135.00 | $125.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 840–900 | 880 | 3 | $92.00–115.00 | $104.09 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,445–1,950 | 1,698 | 2 | $180.50–183.50 | $181.78 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
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