Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Report date Jul 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market - Upton, KY (AMS_2211)
Jul 21Sale shown
453Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and feeder heifers 500 lbs and under sold 8.00 to 12.00 lower. Feeder steers and heifers over 600 lbs sold 5.00 to 10.00 lower. High temperatures pressured cattle demand and movement. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady.
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 | 341 | 7 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 2 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 489 | 21 | $403.00–417.50 | $412.70 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 17 | $384.50–385.50 | $384.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 564 | 5 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 658 | 5 | $326.50 | $326.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 718 | 4 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 415 | 6 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 527 | 5 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 606 | 12 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 712 | 8 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 290 | 8 | $479.00 | $479.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 331 | 4 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 432 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 469 | 3 | $330.00–385.00 | $348.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 562 | 4 | $346.00–366.00 | $356.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 651 | 4 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 923 | 4 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 318 | 28 | $512.50–577.50 | $534.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 13 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 3 | $411.00 | $411.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 9 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 5 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 600 | 5 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 748 | 4 | $348.00 | $348.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 335 | 3 | $454.00 | $454.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 395 | 2 | $407.50 | $407.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $375.00–500.00 | $416.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 518 | 5 | $349.00–370.00 | $357.40 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 442 | 9 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 488 | 6 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 534 | 6 | $421.00 | $421.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 566 | 11 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 771 | 26 | $333.00–355.00 | $347.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 562 | 9 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 653 | 11 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 484 | 5 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 628 | 3 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 685 | 5 | $364.00 | $364.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 710 | 3 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 818 | 4 | $308.00 | $308.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 850–900 | 890 | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Heifer Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,085–1,300 | 1,193 | 2 | $2,550–2,850 | $2,713.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,000–1,425 | 1,119 | 4 | $2,115–2,800 | $2,382.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020–1,300 | 1,195 | 3 | $2,825–3,275 | $2,997 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,300–1,425 | 1,363 | 2 | $3,025–3,550 | $3,299.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,245 | 1,245 | 2 | $3,575 | $3,575 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,120 | 1,120 | 1 | $3,675 | $3,675 |
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) | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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 | 1,365 | 1,365 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,020–1,710 | 1,297 | 30 | $164.00–192.00 | $179.74 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,235–1,340 | 1,288 | 2 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,675 | 1,675 | 1 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 935–1,020 | 979 | 6 | $143.00–171.00 | $155.38 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 955 | 955 | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,315 | 1,315 | 3 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,328–2,000 | 1,627 | 7 | $208.00–229.00 | $221.34 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,425–1,500 | 1,463 | 2 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
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 | 735–800 | 768 | 2 | $230.00–270.00 | $249.15 |
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About Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market
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- Mid-KY Livestock Market LLC
- Address
- 13579 S Dixie Hwy, Upton, KY 42784
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