Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Report date Apr 28, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:04 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market - Upton, KY (AMS_2211)
Apr 28Sale shown
1,000Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and feeder heifers sold steady to 5.00 lower. Demand remanded strong for all feeders . Slaughter cows sold steady and slaughter bulls sold 2.00 to 4.00 higher.
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 | 300–350 | 322 | 10 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 369 | 8 | $502.00 | $502.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 426 | 16 | $467.00–473.00 | $469.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 467 | 22 | $453.00 | $453.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 523 | 33 | $426.00–430.00 | $428.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 595 | 26 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 40 | $375.00–384.00 | $380.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 9 | $378.00 | $378.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 714 | 10 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 500 | 8 | $438.00 | $438.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 625 | 10 | $387.00 | $387.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 783 | 57 | $339.00 | $339.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 277 | 5 | $492.00 | $492.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 375 | 4 | $370.00–376.00 | $373.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 435 | 4 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 479 | 8 | $433.00–440.00 | $434.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 506 | 26 | $372.50–421.00 | $399.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 574 | 4 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 622 | 5 | $366.00 | $366.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 677 | 6 | $315.00–331.00 | $325.63 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 779 | 6 | $309.00–321.00 | $313.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 828 | 2 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 331 | 4 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 421 | 7 | $518.00 | $518.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 7 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 9 | $471.00–489.00 | $480.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 590 | 9 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 621 | 33 | $421.00–425.00 | $422.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 729 | 8 | $360.50 | $360.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 764 | 32 | $350.50 | $350.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 822 | 4 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 558 | 12 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 633 | 8 | $439.00 | $439.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 663 | 31 | $411.50 | $411.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 776 | 25 | $364.25 | $364.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 900–950 | 932 | 57 | $347.50 | $347.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 515 | 14 | $478.00–485.00 | $482.55 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 630 | 12 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,067 | 4 | $275.00–277.50 | $275.62 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 306 | 3 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 362 | 16 | $525.00–530.00 | $527.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 424 | 19 | $500.00–511.00 | $505.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 464 | 8 | $502.50 | $502.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 507 | 19 | $469.00 | $469.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 568 | 9 | $426.00 | $426.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 639 | 5 | $396.00 | $396.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 724 | 6 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 780 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 883 | 11 | $301.00 | $301.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 341 | 5 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 295 | 4 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 425 | 4 | $400.00–497.50 | $427.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 489 | 5 | $407.00–462.50 | $418.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 511 | 10 | $361.00–441.00 | $380.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 629 | 9 | $355.00–363.50 | $359.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 850–900 | 896 | 10 | $286.00 | $286.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 995–1,555 | 1,279 | 35 | $159.00–178.00 | $169.94 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,105–1,750 | 1,375 | 9 | $180.00–196.00 | $183.33 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,100–1,166 | 1,133 | 2 | $130.00–157.00 | $143.11 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,305–1,850 | 1,641 | 8 | $160.00–178.00 | $171.39 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,014 | 971 | 13 | $130.00–155.00 | $144.88 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,050–1,685 | 1,422 | 7 | $189.00–218.00 | $205.50 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,200–1,960 | 1,592 | 8 | $221.00–232.00 | $226.74 |
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) | 910 | 910 | 1 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $2,475 | $2,475 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 980–1,210 | 1,030 | 7 | $2,050–2,650 | $2,177.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,125–1,300 | 1,215 | 23 | $2,050–2,875 | $2,596.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 995 | 995 | 1 | $2,685 | $2,685 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950–1,270 | 1,078 | 5 | $2,190–3,025 | $2,583.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,775 | $2,775 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 850 | 850 | 1 | $1,325 | $1,325 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 750 | 750 | 1 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 900–1,100 | 1,000 | 2 | $2,375–2,975 | $2,705 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 900 | 900 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 800 | 800 | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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 | 1,000–1,100 | 1,050 | 2 | $187.00–207.00 | $197.48 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100–1,150 | 1,125 | 2 | $3,700–3,975 | $3,840.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,000–1,470 | 1,257 | 3 | $3,650–4,275 | $3,876.13 |
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