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Cattle sale, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Report date Sep 30, 2026 · Published by USDA Sep 30, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 28, 2026 7:30 pm 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 steady to 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers traded 3.00-5.00 lower on a very limited number of comparisons. The calves of similar quality to last week sold at or above last week's prices. The plain quality cattle and soft, new crop calves received discounts across all classes. Slaughter cows and bulls sold 2.00-4.00 lower on a light test.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $425.00–429.00 | $427.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 8 | $421.00–437.00 | $433.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 10 | $422.00–429.00 | $427.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 572 | 25 | $375.00–392.00 | $382.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 624 | 14 | $370.00–387.00 | $378.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 674 | 13 | $358.00–365.00 | $362.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 724 | 25 | $340.00–356.00 | $351.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 757 | 5 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 803 | 2 | $320.00–331.00 | $325.48 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 860 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $532.00 | $532.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 503 | 4 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 3 | $412.00–415.00 | $413.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 4 | $369.00–371.00 | $369.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 628 | 5 | $351.00–358.00 | $355.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 684 | 5 | $344.00–345.00 | $344.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 743 | 4 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 445 | 1 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 477 | 5 | $385.00–397.00 | $392.59 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 537 | 6 | $365.00–393.00 | $377.88 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 725 | 2 | $300.00–305.00 | $302.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 995 | 1 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 436 | 10 | $364.00–376.00 | $371.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 471 | 23 | $360.00–378.00 | $371.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 16 | $341.00–363.00 | $356.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 560 | 11 | $320.00–333.00 | $324.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 620 | 7 | $320.00–322.00 | $320.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 673 | 6 | $310.00–323.00 | $320.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 806 | 3 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 900–950 | 900 | 1 | $286.00 | $286.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 592 | 18 | $363.50–364.00 | $363.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 605 | 9 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 658 | 56 | $345.00–352.00 | $351.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 710 | 69 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 461 | 4 | $345.00–352.00 | $348.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 529 | 7 | $328.00–336.00 | $330.56 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 586 | 3 | $314.50–315.00 | $314.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 623 | 7 | $307.00–310.50 | $309.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 668 | 3 | $305.00–306.00 | $305.66 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 780 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $300.00–334.00 | $313.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $300.00–324.00 | $315.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 572 | 5 | $281.00–302.00 | $296.69 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 668 | 4 | $286.00–293.00 | $288.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 723 | 3 | $267.00–286.00 | $278.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 810 | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 11 | $299.00 | $299.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 275 | 3 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 459 | 5 | $400.00–415.00 | $405.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $361.00–379.00 | $370.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 577 | 9 | $320.00–334.00 | $329.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $327.00–329.00 | $327.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 431 | 4 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 465 | 1 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 537 | 3 | $325.00–326.00 | $325.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 557 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 603 | 3 | $289.00 | $289.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $305.00–312.00 | $309.71 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 825 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 400–450 | 437 | 2 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 955–1,325 | 1,220 | 5 | $137.00–138.00 | $137.58 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,105–1,415 | 1,247 | 3 | $140.50–144.50 | $143.05 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,705 | 1,705 | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 905 | 905 | 1 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 820–920 | 870 | 2 | $120.00–124.00 | $121.89 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,550–1,785 | 1,692 | 3 | $180.00–184.00 | $182.59 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 2,020 | 2,020 | 1 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,440 | 1,440 | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Small and Medium · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 935 | 935 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,845 | 1,845 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
Replacement Cattle: Stock Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,570 | 1,570 | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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