Past sale
Cattle sale, Monday, May 4, 2026
Report date May 4, 2026 · Published by USDA May 4, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 7, 2026 6:45 am ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, United Producers Inc. - Harned, KY (AMS_2207)
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712Head sold
Mon, Nov 2Next sale
MondaySale day
Compared to last week : Feeders steers and feeder heifers sold steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady.
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 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 395 | 2 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $500.00–515.00 | $507.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 528 | 5 | $487.50–497.50 | $490.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 13 | $455.00–477.50 | $461.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 630 | 13 | $405.00–446.00 | $433.18 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 653 | 3 | $427.00–432.50 | $430.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 727 | 3 | $392.50–395.00 | $393.31 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 312 | 2 | $670.00 | $670.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $570.00 | $570.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 469 | 7 | $540.00–555.00 | $549.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 654 | 10 | $430.50 | $430.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 700–750 | 700 | 4 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 485 | 2 | $475.00–517.50 | $496.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 521 | 5 | $440.00–472.50 | $459.96 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 578 | 4 | $355.00–450.00 | $411.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $397.50 | $397.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 683 | 3 | $372.50–385.00 | $380.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 745 | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 750–800 | 790 | 9 | $335.00–365.00 | $358.31 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 1,100–1,150 | 1,105 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 150–200 | 175 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 326 | 10 | $520.00–560.00 | $534.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 367 | 4 | $525.00–550.00 | $544.04 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 414 | 4 | $465.00–480.00 | $472.34 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 14 | $450.00–467.50 | $459.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 7 | $407.50–417.50 | $415.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 24 | $395.00–412.50 | $404.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 24 | $317.00–370.00 | $357.77 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 666 | 4 | $335.00–355.00 | $349.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 742 | 3 | $352.50 | $352.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 750–800 | 785 | 2 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 875 | 1 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 405 | 3 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 520 | 3 | $427.50–428.00 | $427.66 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 550–600 | 562 | 3 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 600–650 | 620 | 3 | $372.50 | $372.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 650–700 | 651 | 5 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 250–300 | 263 | 4 | $500.00–550.00 | $525.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 300–350 | 300 | 2 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 350–400 | 370 | 5 | $420.00–485.00 | $458.26 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 400–450 | 418 | 6 | $300.00–480.00 | $413.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 483 | 7 | $400.00–440.00 | $427.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 534 | 4 | $322.50–413.00 | $387.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 557 | 3 | $353.00–390.00 | $365.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $322.50–337.50 | $330.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 815 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 990 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 250–300 | 265 | 2 | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 333 | 7 | $620.00–640.00 | $635.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 361 | 5 | $560.00–680.00 | $622.42 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 435 | 11 | $510.00–550.00 | $535.10 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 470 | 17 | $465.00–550.00 | $517.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 527 | 6 | $465.00–470.00 | $467.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 10 | $410.00–460.00 | $436.90 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 607 | 14 | $415.00–420.00 | $416.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 655 | 13 | $385.00–402.50 | $396.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 700–750 | 722 | 2 | $382.50 | $382.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 800–850 | 805 | 1 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 850–900 | 885 | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 250–300 | 286 | 5 | $690.00–700.00 | $691.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 300–350 | 329 | 6 | $650.00–675.00 | $664.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 400–450 | 440 | 2 | $560.00–570.00 | $565.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2Value Added | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $412.50–530.00 | $467.91 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 500–550 | 525 | 4 | $330.00–560.00 | $440.45 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 550–600 | 577 | 3 | $402.50–415.00 | $406.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 650–700 | 672 | 12 | $277.00–391.00 | $370.60 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 700–750 | 710 | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 800–850 | 840 | 1 | $307.50 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 | 950–1,000 | 995 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 995–1,580 | 1,182 | 13 | $165.00–190.00 | $175.23 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,005–1,580 | 1,294 | 15 | $180.00–201.00 | $187.74 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 935–1,070 | 984 | 4 | $154.00–159.00 | $156.21 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,485–1,785 | 1,635 | 2 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,355 | 1,355 | 1 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 850–1,075 | 940 | 3 | $138.00–147.00 | $141.43 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,055 | 1,055 | 1 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice · YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,335–2,080 | 1,689 | 11 | $200.00–219.00 | $212.40 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 2,015–2,075 | 2,045 | 2 | $224.00–226.00 | $224.99 |
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 | 1,065–1,155 | 1,093 | 4 | $176.00–222.00 | $200.64 |
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) | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,455–1,510 | 1,483 | 2 | $2,925–2,975 | $2,949.54 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,195–1,395 | 1,297 | 3 | $2,450–3,450 | $3,106.94 |
| Medium · 1-2 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1 | $2,225 | $2,225 |
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 | 1,000–1,250 | 1,163 | 3 | $3,100–3,450 | $3,287.54 |
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