Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Report date Oct 21, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 21, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 2:16 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Russell Co. Stockyard - Russell Springs, KY (AMS_2208)
Oct 21Sale shown
612Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to last Wednesday feeder steers and heifers sold 1.00 to 3.00 higher. There was good demand for feeder classes. Slaughter cows sold mostly steady. Slaughter bulls sold 1.00 to 3.00 lower. There was moderate to good demand for slaughter classes.
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 | 200–250 | 235 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $472.00 | $472.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 333 | 2 | $425.00–442.00 | $433.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 380 | 7 | $382.00–403.00 | $392.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 433 | 3 | $370.00–385.00 | $377.37 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 477 | 10 | $370.00–382.00 | $373.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 10 | $346.00–365.00 | $352.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 580 | 3 | $322.00–333.00 | $329.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 14 | $310.00–322.00 | $317.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 673 | 2 | $305.00–309.00 | $307.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 747 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 200–250 | 220 | 1 | $525.00 | $525.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 300 | 1 | $472.00 | $472.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 501 | 3 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 565 | 3 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 618 | 5 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 678 | 76 | $354.75 | $354.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 516 | 4 | $337.00–341.00 | $339.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $324.00–325.00 | $324.49 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 630 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 777 | 3 | $265.00–271.00 | $269.04 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 369 | 4 | $515.00–535.00 | $520.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $465.00–485.00 | $475.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 461 | 8 | $487.00–492.00 | $489.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 522 | 11 | $402.00–405.00 | $403.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 566 | 4 | $394.00–399.00 | $395.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 636 | 6 | $363.00–380.00 | $375.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 661 | 6 | $355.00–371.00 | $365.84 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 731 | 7 | $336.00–347.00 | $343.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 845 | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 855 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 510 | 4 | $452.00–465.00 | $458.56 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 520 | 2 | $432.00–435.00 | $433.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 556 | 4 | $425.00–430.00 | $427.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 616 | 5 | $386.00–390.00 | $387.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $389.00 | $389.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 759 | 18 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 480 | 4 | $457.00–465.00 | $461.13 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 532 | 4 | $372.50–377.50 | $376.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $350.00–355.00 | $352.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 697 | 2 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 970 | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 285 | 1 | $517.00 | $517.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 382 | 4 | $510.00–515.00 | $512.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 438 | 12 | $465.00–484.00 | $480.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 479 | 5 | $442.00–455.00 | $450.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 512 | 4 | $370.00–397.00 | $387.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 554 | 4 | $357.00–367.00 | $362.26 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 631 | 17 | $340.00–354.00 | $347.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 6 | $330.00–355.00 | $340.24 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 1,050–1,100 | 1,080 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 300–350 | 302 | 2 | $612.00 | $612.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $497.00 | $497.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 500–550 | 510 | 4 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 550–600 | 556 | 11 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 700–750 | 701 | 6 | $341.00 | $341.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 380 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 427 | 2 | $447.00 | $447.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $337.00 | $337.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 632 | 2 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 726 | 3 | $290.00–300.00 | $296.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 815 | 2 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,200–1,355 | 1,285 | 3 | $131.00–135.00 | $133.59 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,360–1,430 | 1,395 | 2 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,090–1,445 | 1,257 | 9 | $121.00–125.00 | $122.65 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,485 | 1,485 | 2 | $121.00–127.00 | $124.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 855–905 | 880 | 2 | $122.00–130.00 | $126.11 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 810 | 810 | 1 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,720 | 1,720 | 1 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
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 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,010 | 1,010 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 755–1,330 | 1,018 | 3 | $1,000–2,900 | $2,074.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 710 | 710 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
Replacement Cattle: Bulls per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,245 | 1,245 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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About Russell Co. Stockyard
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- 211 Loy Bros Rd, Russell Springs, KY 42642
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