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Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Report date Apr 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:05 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Farmers Stockyards - Flemingsburg, KY (AMS_2195)
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519Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last Tuesday: Feeder steers under 400 lbs sharply lower, over 400 lbs steady, Feeder heifers under 700 lbs 12.00-15.00 lower, over 700 lbs steady, Moderate demand for lite weight feeders and good demand mid weight feeders and yearlings. Slaughter cows 2.00-4.00 lower, Slaughter bulls steady, Good demand for slaughter classes.
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 | 350–400 | 378 | 3 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 6 | $495.00–497.50 | $496.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 546 | 3 | $440.00–452.50 | $448.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 13 | $430.00–445.00 | $433.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $346.00–365.00 | $355.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 915 | 5 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 979 | 4 | $291.00–292.00 | $291.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 269 | 5 | $540.00–595.00 | $567.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $520.00–530.00 | $525.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 414 | 15 | $507.50–547.00 | $536.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 462 | 7 | $505.00–575.00 | $533.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 516 | 17 | $472.50–522.50 | $494.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 622 | 13 | $385.00–429.00 | $409.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 670 | 10 | $385.00–415.00 | $396.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 711 | 64 | $372.50–406.00 | $405.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 859 | 60 | $359.75 | $359.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 475 | 5 | $410.00–462.50 | $435.44 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 512 | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 590 | 4 | $330.00–410.00 | $374.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Small · 1-2 | 650–700 | 680 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $477.50 | $477.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 427 | 6 | $430.00–452.50 | $440.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 469 | 28 | $430.00–455.00 | $441.19 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 566 | 4 | $360.00–380.00 | $374.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 612 | 5 | $340.00–350.00 | $343.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 712 | 8 | $325.00–340.00 | $330.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 862 | 2 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 318 | 2 | $525.00–620.00 | $569.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 373 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 473 | 11 | $460.00–462.50 | $461.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 800–850 | 835 | 6 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 546 | 3 | $412.50–420.00 | $417.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 565 | 25 | $395.00–407.50 | $403.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 617 | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $400.00–422.50 | $415.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $350.00–360.00 | $353.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 663 | 2 | $240.00–255.00 | $247.47 |
| Small · 1-2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 318 | 4 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 422 | 4 | $480.00–492.50 | $489.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 480 | 6 | $490.00–492.50 | $491.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 7 | $445.00–460.00 | $454.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $447.50 | $447.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 280 | 3 | $575.00–610.00 | $586.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 330 | 6 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $575.00 | $575.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 461 | 6 | $515.00–517.50 | $517.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 629 | 4 | $375.00–382.50 | $376.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 330 | 2 | $435.00–450.00 | $442.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $420.00–460.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 481 | 4 | $410.00–460.00 | $444.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 540 | 1 | $357.50 | $357.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 570 | 2 | $387.50–400.00 | $393.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,290 | 1,253 | 3 | $160.00–162.00 | $161.02 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,140–1,410 | 1,290 | 13 | $167.00–192.00 | $179.10 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,535–1,945 | 1,676 | 8 | $167.00–182.00 | $175.26 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 845–1,185 | 1,066 | 6 | $150.00–164.00 | $158.13 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,070–1,150 | 1,120 | 3 | $170.00–197.50 | $180.92 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 960–1,130 | 1,045 | 2 | $127.50–137.00 | $132.64 |
Slaughter Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select and Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,055–1,465 | 1,260 | 2 | $191.00–209.00 | $201.46 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,520–2,075 | 1,798 | 2 | $213.00–215.00 | $213.85 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 550–600 | 574 | 6 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Large · 3 | 650–700 | 675 | 8 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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 | 920–1,115 | 1,038 | 3 | $200.00–238.00 | $220.76 |
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