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Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Report date Jul 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 7:00 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market - Upton, KY (AMS_2211)
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Compared to last Tuesday: Feeder steers sold sharply lower on limited comparisons. Feeder heifers traded 3.00-5.00 lower with much better demand for the lightweight and yearling heifers. Continued warm temperatures and high humidity is contributing to the weaker overall demand for feeder calves. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady to 2.00 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 | 250–300 | 283 | 4 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 365 | 11 | $431.00 | $431.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 8 | $401.00 | $401.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 465 | 10 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 521 | 14 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 572 | 15 | $340.00–345.00 | $343.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 628 | 25 | $320.00–334.50 | $327.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 711 | 14 | $310.00–314.00 | $312.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 740 | 27 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 754 | 36 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 317 | 5 | $362.50 | $362.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 494 | 16 | $340.00–370.00 | $345.47 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 552 | 2 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 2 | $506.00 | $506.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 443 | 5 | $471.00 | $471.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 520 | 7 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 567 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 22 | $375.00–385.00 | $380.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 787 | 24 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 838 | 7 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,132 | 5 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 369 | 7 | $491.00 | $491.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 6 | $461.00 | $461.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 468 | 4 | $431.00 | $431.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 518 | 8 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $332.50 | $332.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 787 | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,725 | $2,725 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,220–1,300 | 1,264 | 9 | $2,500–2,750 | $2,642.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,225–1,400 | 1,324 | 18 | $2,250–3,400 | $2,859.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,325 | $2,325 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,675 | $2,675 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,075 | 1,075 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,425 | $2,425 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 980–1,115 | 1,053 | 3 | $219.00–228.00 | $222.34 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 865–895 | 880 | 2 | $240.00–265.00 | $252.29 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,925 | $2,925 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo)Fancy | 1,690 | 1,690 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,430 | 1,233 | 19 | $165.00–179.00 | $171.75 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,141–1,450 | 1,270 | 7 | $171.00–179.00 | $174.12 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,200–1,620 | 1,390 | 9 | $183.00–192.00 | $185.23 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 865–1,285 | 1,078 | 9 | $163.00–169.00 | $167.84 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 855–1,110 | 943 | 3 | $175.00–190.00 | $183.81 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 1,080–1,120 | 1,100 | 2 | $157.00–160.00 | $158.53 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 935–1,100 | 1,018 | 2 | $139.00–143.00 | $141.16 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,215–1,995 | 1,625 | 8 | $214.00–230.00 | $220.94 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,130–1,425 | 1,278 | 5 | $204.00–212.00 | $206.85 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2 | $4,050 | $4,050 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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