Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Report date Apr 29, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:45 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Russell Co. Stockyard - Russell Springs, KY (AMS_2208)
Apr 29Sale shown
829Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last Wednesday: Feeder steers under 500 lbs. sold 7.00-8.00 lower and those over 500 lbs. were 4.00-6.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded steady to 2.00 higher. A bit of a rebound on the heavier calves with the positive trading on the fat cattle futures. The new crop bawling calves in all classes faced discounts today. Slaughter cows and bulls sold mostly steady.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 370 | 2 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 274 | 4 | $570.00–590.00 | $579.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $535.00–540.00 | $536.63 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 4 | $500.00–506.00 | $501.59 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 429 | 15 | $474.00–500.00 | $492.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 459 | 4 | $460.00–485.00 | $468.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 517 | 24 | $429.00–450.00 | $442.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 571 | 30 | $400.00–424.00 | $413.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 27 | $377.00–400.00 | $390.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 651 | 10 | $365.00–385.00 | $379.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 765 | 2 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 380 | 11 | $550.00–560.00 | $557.32 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 700–750 | 710 | 14 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 429 | 15 | $450.00–465.00 | $459.08 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 7 | $452.00–455.00 | $454.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 519 | 8 | $410.00–423.00 | $418.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 579 | 10 | $385.00–397.00 | $392.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 3 | $365.00–370.00 | $368.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 387 | 9 | $455.00–485.00 | $474.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 405 | 3 | $420.00–435.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $410.00–435.00 | $422.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $365.00–402.00 | $377.20 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 592 | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 672 | 4 | $339.00–342.50 | $340.38 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $327.00 | $327.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 765 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 715 | 2 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 180 | 1 | $830.00 | $830.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $760.00 | $760.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 282 | 2 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 315 | 2 | $670.00–685.00 | $677.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 372 | 10 | $565.00–587.50 | $581.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 5 | $562.50–575.00 | $567.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 11 | $526.00–545.00 | $533.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 515 | 17 | $500.00–525.00 | $515.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 17 | $470.00–490.00 | $482.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 623 | 14 | $440.00–462.50 | $451.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 22 | $411.00–435.00 | $415.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 950–1,000 | 960 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 393 | 4 | $607.00 | $607.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 551 | 6 | $508.00 | $508.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 607 | 12 | $470.00–472.00 | $470.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 662 | 4 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 740 | 172 | $402.00–410.00 | $407.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 950–1,000 | 958 | 62 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 412 | 11 | $535.00–545.00 | $538.15 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 491 | 12 | $505.00–516.00 | $512.07 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 506 | 21 | $475.00–488.00 | $486.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 618 | 3 | $435.00–437.00 | $435.65 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 5 | $400.00–407.00 | $404.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 292 | 2 | $650.00 | $650.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 436 | 9 | $450.00–527.50 | $487.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 478 | 9 | $467.00–495.00 | $484.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $434.00–445.00 | $439.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 591 | 11 | $445.00–465.00 | $456.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $378.00–397.00 | $387.42 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 790 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $770.00 | $770.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 334 | 4 | $630.00–650.00 | $634.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $490.00–492.00 | $491.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 501 | 4 | $465.00–483.00 | $474.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $445.00–465.00 | $454.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 660 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 708 | 2 | $378.00–385.00 | $381.51 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 868 | 2 | $310.00–320.00 | $315.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $490.00–492.50 | $491.25 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $470.00–475.00 | $472.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $373.00–378.00 | $376.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 247 | 2 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 306 | 3 | $512.00 | $512.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 378 | 6 | $515.00–540.00 | $526.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 421 | 4 | $432.00–450.00 | $440.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 517 | 2 | $442.00 | $442.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 583 | 2 | $400.00–410.00 | $404.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 775 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,195–1,245 | 1,226 | 4 | $184.00–192.00 | $186.46 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,095–1,775 | 1,435 | 2 | $174.50–176.00 | $175.07 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,135–1,525 | 1,328 | 6 | $180.00–193.50 | $187.94 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 930–1,155 | 1,072 | 3 | $162.00–170.00 | $164.67 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,040–1,070 | 1,052 | 3 | $174.00–183.00 | $176.98 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 970–995 | 978 | 3 | $149.00–154.00 | $152.30 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 805–925 | 865 | 2 | $139.00–142.50 | $140.87 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,680–2,095 | 1,912 | 3 | $216.00–224.00 | $219.44 |
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) | 1,240–1,495 | 1,346 | 6 | $2,500–2,800 | $2,572.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,315 | 1,315 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,265–1,410 | 1,338 | 2 | $3,000–3,300 | $3,158.13 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 950 | 950 | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,560 | 1,560 | 1 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,475 | 1,475 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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 | 1,100–1,425 | 1,257 | 3 | $2,200–2,500 | $2,335.28 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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