Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Report date Apr 22, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 22, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:45 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Russell Co. Stockyard - Russell Springs, KY (AMS_2208)
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Compared to last Wednesday: Feeder steers sold 4.00-6.00 lower. Feeder heifers traded 2.00-4.00 lower. An overall good quality offering today saw a little softer demand. The futures market has been unsettled for the last several days along with the very dry weather conditions are contributing to the weaker prices. Slaughter cows sold steady to 2.00 higher and slaughter bulls were 2.00-4.00 lower.
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 | 320 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 359 | 4 | $515.00–527.00 | $522.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 429 | 19 | $485.00–515.00 | $497.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 478 | 24 | $455.00–475.00 | $465.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 524 | 26 | $429.00–456.00 | $441.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 569 | 10 | $409.00–425.00 | $413.85 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 9 | $375.00–400.00 | $379.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 657 | 16 | $366.00–377.00 | $370.36 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 25 | $326.00–339.00 | $334.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 800–850 | 834 | 5 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 850–900 | 890 | 19 | $320.50 | $320.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 323 | 4 | $525.00–530.00 | $527.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 366 | 7 | $470.00–500.00 | $479.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 435 | 8 | $426.00–477.50 | $456.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 487 | 5 | $364.00–423.00 | $388.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 528 | 7 | $380.00–420.00 | $406.90 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 582 | 7 | $347.00–390.00 | $370.22 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 620 | 4 | $340.00–362.50 | $356.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 688 | 4 | $334.00–354.00 | $343.96 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 382 | 3 | $565.00–600.00 | $588.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 5 | $565.00–570.00 | $568.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 461 | 12 | $535.00–555.00 | $551.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 529 | 8 | $505.00–520.00 | $508.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 563 | 29 | $470.00–492.50 | $480.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 18 | $435.00–457.00 | $448.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 679 | 22 | $405.00–423.00 | $412.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 731 | 10 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 930 | 19 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 611 | 7 | $463.00 | $463.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 724 | 10 | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 840 | 37 | $352.25 | $352.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 972 | 55 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 473 | 5 | $520.00–525.00 | $523.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 320 | 2 | $545.00–600.00 | $571.64 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 427 | 5 | $502.50–530.00 | $522.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 469 | 12 | $480.00–510.00 | $495.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 536 | 6 | $415.00–470.00 | $456.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 594 | 6 | $441.00–457.00 | $451.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 215 | 1 | $760.00 | $760.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 340 | 3 | $625.00–645.00 | $636.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 363 | 5 | $585.00–595.00 | $590.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 3 | $517.00–530.00 | $521.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 466 | 13 | $474.00–510.00 | $482.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $464.00–482.50 | $472.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 555 | 2 | $435.00–445.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 740 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 215 | 3 | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 380 | 6 | $485.00–555.00 | $529.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 835 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 930 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,085–1,130 | 1,103 | 3 | $178.50–200.00 | $188.03 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,215 | 1,215 | 1 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,110–1,645 | 1,360 | 11 | $175.50–194.00 | $186.61 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,030–1,570 | 1,300 | 2 | $199.00–208.00 | $202.57 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,680–1,975 | 1,828 | 2 | $220.50–226.00 | $223.03 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,110 | 1,110 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,035 | 1,035 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 925–1,080 | 1,003 | 2 | $2,000–2,100 | $2,053.87 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 830–835 | 833 | 2 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,410–1,570 | 1,490 | 2 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,235–1,475 | 1,390 | 3 | $2,450–2,900 | $2,731.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,115–1,290 | 1,232 | 3 | $2,500–3,450 | $3,073.07 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,040 | 1,040 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,030 | 1,030 | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 905 | 905 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 800 | 800 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 800–905 | 833 | 4 | $2,700–3,100 | $2,876.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 775 | 775 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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