Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Report date Apr 14, 2026 · Published by USDA May 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:04 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market - Upton, KY (AMS_2211)
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1,342Head sold
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TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and feeder heifers sold sharply higher. Demand for feeders intended for grazing was very strong. Strong demand for all other classes of feeders. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 7 | $600.00–620.00 | $614.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 10 | $645.00–695.00 | $658.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 26 | $563.00–657.50 | $589.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 29 | $569.00–602.00 | $587.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 463 | 9 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 505 | 7 | $481.00 | $481.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 570 | 14 | $423.00–441.00 | $431.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 613 | 10 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 6 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 868 | 7 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 334 | 4 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 377 | 2 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 303 | 6 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 360 | 23 | $647.50–665.00 | $660.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 447 | 10 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 510 | 17 | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 564 | 62 | $448.50–527.50 | $489.55 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 627 | 7 | $400.00–410.00 | $408.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 667 | 6 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 815 | 64 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 940 | 2 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 955 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 428 | 16 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 626 | 14 | $423.00 | $423.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 850–900 | 877 | 140 | $340.00–357.50 | $346.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 912 | 60 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $517.00 | $517.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 496 | 5 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 526 | 4 | $535.00 | $535.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 583 | 3 | $417.51 | $417.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 733 | 2 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 807 | 4 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 931 | 4 | $282.00–315.00 | $306.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,025 | 3 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 284 | 10 | $695.00 | $695.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 348 | 12 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 408 | 42 | $476.00–478.00 | $477.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 22 | $446.00 | $446.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 40 | $426.00–432.50 | $428.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 17 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 26 | $375.00–399.00 | $383.76 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 735 | 9 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 801 | 8 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 434 | 6 | $534.00 | $534.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 500 | 11 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 730 | 69 | $358.00–367.50 | $363.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 322 | 22 | $547.50–585.00 | $566.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 390 | 3 | $476.00 | $476.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 526 | 8 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 642 | 3 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 656 | 8 | $340.00–346.00 | $343.74 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 722 | 2 | $321.00 | $321.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,000–1,050 | 1,028 | 6 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
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) | 1,000–1,200 | 1,120 | 5 | $2,050–2,300 | $2,210.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,825 | $2,825 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,000–1,300 | 1,097 | 16 | $2,600–3,500 | $3,042.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,010–1,355 | 1,166 | 7 | $2,400–3,200 | $2,666.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 975 | 975 | 5 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950–1,500 | 1,225 | 2 | $3,150–3,625 | $3,440.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,285 | 1,285 | 7 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900–1,020 | 924 | 5 | $2,325–2,500 | $2,363.64 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900–1,030 | 965 | 2 | $1,925–2,200 | $2,071.76 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 900 | 900 | 4 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,425 | $2,425 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,050–1,200 | 1,170 | 5 | $3,500–3,900 | $3,571.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,001 | 1,001 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 650 | 650 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 750 | 750 | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 750–850 | 810 | 5 | $2,275–2,875 | $2,505.86 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 880–1,577 | 1,279 | 56 | $160.00–180.00 | $172.72 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,165–1,451 | 1,395 | 32 | $181.00–188.00 | $181.77 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,050–1,321 | 1,186 | 2 | $155.00–158.00 | $156.33 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,930 | 1,930 | 1 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 800–1,081 | 999 | 17 | $131.00–157.00 | $151.06 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 900 | 900 | 1 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,155–1,850 | 1,478 | 10 | $199.00–220.00 | $210.63 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,700–2,205 | 1,926 | 9 | $223.00–239.00 | $231.18 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,220 | 1,220 | 1 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
Feeder Cattle: Dairy Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 3 | 500–550 | 528 | 3 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
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 | 800–1,035 | 945 | 3 | $172.00–180.00 | $176.51 |
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