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Cattle sale, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Report date Oct 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 28, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 4, 2026 3:32 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 and heifers sold 6.00-8.00 higher with instances of 12.00-14.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls traded mostly steady.
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 | 225 | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 260 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 320 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 371 | 4 | $424.00–430.00 | $425.58 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 415 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 57 | $362.00–384.00 | $377.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 535 | 22 | $352.00–370.00 | $356.87 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 26 | $332.00–354.00 | $348.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 623 | 14 | $320.00–342.00 | $334.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 673 | 20 | $316.00–333.00 | $319.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 733 | 7 | $292.00–296.00 | $292.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 773 | 5 | $292.50–300.00 | $298.52 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $394.00 | $394.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fleshy | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Replacement | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 512 | 6 | $381.50–387.00 | $383.39 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 573 | 3 | $367.00 | $367.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 650 | 4 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 534 | 5 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 315 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 374 | 4 | $392.00–415.00 | $407.78 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 420 | 3 | $342.00–381.00 | $364.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 468 | 2 | $350.00–352.00 | $351.01 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 534 | 7 | $307.00–340.00 | $328.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 561 | 4 | $320.00–321.00 | $320.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 680 | 2 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 930 | 2 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 280 | 1 | $710.00 | $710.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 316 | 6 | $690.00–710.00 | $704.03 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 360 | 2 | $600.00–625.00 | $612.33 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 429 | 8 | $472.50–490.00 | $478.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 462 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 541 | 13 | $415.00–425.00 | $424.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 575 | 11 | $390.00–406.00 | $403.08 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 622 | 8 | $369.00–388.00 | $380.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 671 | 10 | $360.00–378.00 | $368.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 755 | 6 | $345.00–355.00 | $351.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 816 | 17 | $339.50–344.00 | $343.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 518 | 10 | $447.00–452.00 | $450.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 565 | 2 | $424.00 | $424.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 610 | 6 | $417.00 | $417.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 655 | 21 | $395.50 | $395.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 750–800 | 769 | 77 | $361.10 | $361.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 800–850 | 817 | 60 | $350.75 | $350.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 476 | 5 | $440.00–450.00 | $447.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 2 | $384.00 | $384.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 2 | $342.00–355.00 | $348.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 368 | 2 | $490.00–512.00 | $500.48 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 488 | 2 | $395.00–402.50 | $398.77 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $287.00 | $287.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 900–950 | 913 | 2 | $280.00–284.00 | $281.97 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 205 | 1 | $665.00 | $665.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 275 | 1 | $675.00 | $675.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 347 | 2 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 3 | $452.00–465.00 | $460.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 490 | 2 | $417.00–422.00 | $419.53 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 529 | 9 | $360.00–387.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 585 | 6 | $340.00–358.00 | $348.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $347.00–352.00 | $349.45 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 652 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 730 | 2 | $312.00–320.00 | $315.92 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $287.00 | $287.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 830 | 4 | $261.00–275.00 | $270.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 891 | 3 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Fancy | 600–650 | 638 | 3 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 269 | 4 | $525.00–600.00 | $542.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 429 | 5 | $395.00–410.00 | $401.11 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 695 | 5 | $301.00–316.00 | $307.61 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,200–1,220 | 1,213 | 3 | $132.00–135.00 | $133.49 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,210 | 1,210 | 1 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 1,140–1,205 | 1,178 | 3 | $121.00–124.00 | $122.47 |
| Boner 80-85% · Very Low dressing | 995–1,395 | 1,188 | 4 | $104.00–115.00 | $111.21 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,290–1,715 | 1,464 | 9 | $130.00–136.00 | $132.46 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,175–1,560 | 1,341 | 4 | $139.00–149.00 | $143.34 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,395–1,455 | 1,435 | 4 | $117.50–124.50 | $120.66 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 910–1,205 | 1,060 | 5 | $116.00–124.00 | $119.33 |
| Lean 85-90% · Very Low dressing | 1,025–1,305 | 1,145 | 5 | $95.00–114.00 | $108.59 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,300–1,775 | 1,641 | 4 | $174.00–178.00 | $175.54 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,015–1,645 | 1,303 | 3 | $162.00–170.00 | $165.76 |
Replacement Cattle: Open Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
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 | 1,185–1,230 | 1,208 | 2 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,030–1,225 | 1,128 | 2 | $182.00–215.00 | $197.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,150–1,200 | 1,175 | 2 | $1,800–2,250 | $2,020.21 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,235–1,460 | 1,311 | 5 | $1,850–1,875 | $1,855.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,170–1,285 | 1,223 | 9 | $1,975–2,650 | $2,097.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,215–1,485 | 1,350 | 2 | $2,300–2,650 | $2,457.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,300–1,545 | 1,413 | 3 | $2,500–3,250 | $2,943.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,165 | 1,165 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,295 | 1,295 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
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 | 1,420–1,560 | 1,490 | 2 | $2,750–2,850 | $2,797.65 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,505 | 1,505 | 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · Open | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Heifers per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 990 | 990 | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Medium · 1-2 · (<2 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 960 | 960 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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