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Lexington KY cattle prices this week
Blue Grass Stockyards, Lexington, KY. Sale-by-sale averages from USDA AMS Market News report 2127.
Latest sale: Nov 9, 2026
- Steers 500–599 lb$388.27–
- Steers 600–699 lb$359.35–
- Steers 700–799 lb$318.50–
- Heifers 500–599 lb$331.77–
- Heifers 600–699 lb$308.80–
- Steers 400–499 lb$447.18–
This is the first Lexington KY sale Cownty has stored, so there is nothing to compare yet. Up and down start with the next USDA report.
Blue Grass Stockyards sells cattle in Lexington, KY, most often on Mondays (1 of its last 1 USDA reports). Cownty has 1 USDA AMS report for it from Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026. 57 Cownty counties lie within 75 miles; the closest are Fayette County, Jessamine County and Woodford County.
Counties Lexington KY serves
- Fayette County, KY 2 mi
- Jessamine County, KY 13 mi
- Woodford County, KY 14 mi
- Scott County, KY 17 mi
- Bourbon County, KY 19 mi
- Clark County, KY 20 mi
- Franklin County, KY 24 mi
- Madison County, KY 25 mi
- Mercer County, KY 26 mi
- Anderson County, KY 27 mi
- Garrard County, KY 29 mi
- Harrison County, KY 29 mi
- Montgomery County, KY 32 mi
- Nicholas County, KY 33 mi
- Boyle County, KY 36 mi
- Owen County, KY 36 mi
- Estill County, KY 38 mi
- Powell County, KY 40 mi
- Robertson County, KY 40 mi
- Lincoln County, KY 42 mi
- Shelby County, KY 42 mi
- Bath County, KY 42 mi
- Washington County, KY 42 mi
- Grant County, KY 42 mi
- Henry County, KY 44 mi
- Spencer County, KY 45 mi
- Pendleton County, KY 46 mi
- Rockcastle County, KY 48 mi
- Bracken County, KY 48 mi
- Fleming County, KY 49 mi
- Menifee County, KY 50 mi
- Jackson County, KY 51 mi
- Lee County, KY 52 mi
- Mason County, KY 52 mi
- Gallatin County, KY 53 mi
- Marion County, KY 54 mi
- Carroll County, KY 55 mi
- Casey County, KY 55 mi
- Nelson County, KY 55 mi
- Oldham County, KY 58 mi
- Wolfe County, KY 58 mi
- Rowan County, KY 59 mi
- Trimble County, KY 61 mi
- Kenton County, KY 61 mi
- Owsley County, KY 62 mi
- Campbell County, KY 63 mi
- Jefferson County, KY 64 mi
- Boone County, KY 64 mi
- Pulaski County, KY 65 mi
- Taylor County, KY 65 mi
- Bullitt County, KY 66 mi
- Laurel County, KY 68 mi
- Morgan County, KY 68 mi
- Lewis County, KY 70 mi
- Breathitt County, KY 74 mi
- Larue County, KY 74 mi
- Clay County, KY 74 mi
Latest sale: Nov 9, 2026
687 head reported
| Class | Avg $/cwt | vs last salelast sale | Head | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers 500–599 lb | $388.27 | no recent prior sale | 70 | $360.00–$421.00 |
| Steers 700–799 lb | $318.50 | no recent prior sale | 4 | $300.00–$337.00 |
| Heifers 500–599 lb | $331.77 | no recent prior sale | 74 | $272.50–$353.00 |
Source: USDA AMS report 2127 (PDF) as of Nov 9, 2026. Head-weighted averages of Medium and Large 1 and 1-2 lots, calculated by Cownty. Past sales, not a quote.
Latest prices by weight
| Weight (lb) | Steers $/cwt | Heifers $/cwt |
|---|---|---|
| 300-399 | $476 11 hd | $412 18 hd |
| 400-499 | $447 25 hd | $372 41 hd |
| 500-599 | $388 70 hd | $332 74 hd |
| 600-699 | $359 27 hd | $309 7 hd |
| 700-799 | $318 4 hd | – 2 hd |
| 800-899 | – 1 hd | $270 3 hd |
| 900-999 | – 1 hd | – |
Lexington KY sale of Nov 9, 2026. "–" means fewer than 3 head in that class. Head-weighted averages calculated by Cownty from the USDA report. Past sales, not a quote.
Lexington KY and the counties around it
Lexington, KY. The ring is 100 miles from the barn: 78 Cownty counties have their center inside it. Tap a county to open its page.
Counties within 100 miles
- Fayette2 mi
- Jessamine13 mi
- Woodford14 mi
- Scott17 mi
- Bourbon19 mi
- Clark20 mi
- Franklin24 mi
- Madison25 mi
- Mercer26 mi
- Anderson27 mi
- Garrard29 mi
- Harrison29 mi
- Montgomery32 mi
- Nicholas33 mi
- Boyle36 mi
- Owen36 mi
- Estill38 mi
- Powell40 mi
- Robertson40 mi
- Bath42 mi
- Grant42 mi
- Lincoln42 mi
- Shelby42 mi
- Washington42 mi
All 78 counties
- Henry44 mi
- Spencer45 mi
- Pendleton46 mi
- Bracken48 mi
- Rockcastle48 mi
- Fleming49 mi
- Menifee50 mi
- Jackson51 mi
- Lee52 mi
- Mason52 mi
- Gallatin53 mi
- Marion54 mi
- Carroll55 mi
- Casey55 mi
- Nelson55 mi
- Oldham58 mi
- Wolfe58 mi
- Rowan59 mi
- Kenton61 mi
- Trimble61 mi
- Owsley62 mi
- Campbell63 mi
- Boone64 mi
- Jefferson64 mi
- Pulaski65 mi
- Taylor65 mi
- Bullitt66 mi
- Laurel68 mi
- Morgan68 mi
- Lewis70 mi
- Breathitt74 mi
- Clay74 mi
- Larue74 mi
- Elliott76 mi
- Adair78 mi
- Green78 mi
- Russell79 mi
- Carter81 mi
- Magoffin81 mi
- Hardin84 mi
- Knox87 mi
- Wayne88 mi
- Perry89 mi
- Leslie90 mi
- Hart91 mi
- McCreary91 mi
- Whitley91 mi
- Greenup92 mi
- Johnson92 mi
- Meade93 mi
- Lawrence96 mi
- Metcalfe96 mi
- Knott97 mi
- Clinton98 mi
Sale day
- Usual sale day
- Mondays (1 of the last 1 USDA reports)
- Last sale
- Nov 9, 2026 · 687 head
- Head per sale
- 687 average of the last 1 reports
- Next sale
- Monday, Nov 16, 2026 a guess from the usual weekday; the barn sets its own calendar
- Address
- Lexington, KY
- USDA reports stored
- 1 since Nov 9, 2026
Call the barn for consignments and sale times.
Other cattle classes, sheep and goats this barn reported.
Bulls, feeder, Lexington, KY
Sale Nov 9, 2026Bulls Medium and Large 1
–
not reported this sale
Nov 9, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 1-2
$339.93/cwt
550–581 lb · 9 head
Nov 9, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2
$238.70/cwt
755–787 lb · 6 head
Nov 9, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2-3
$315.10/cwt
475–495 lb · 6 head
Nov 9, 2026
All 37 lots, Nov 9, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Large 1 | 645 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 | |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 685 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550-581 | 9 | $327.50–$352.50 | $339.93 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600-613 | 9 | $307.50–$335.00 | $320.70 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 457-496 | 8 | $406.00–$430.00 | $414.89 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 505-530 | 8 | $340.00–$362.50 | $355.23 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 655-685 | 7 | $295.00–$315.00 | $306.62 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 705-735 | 6 | $260.00–$287.00 | $270.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 287-290 | 3 | $457.50–$495.00 | $482.41 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350-395 | 3 | $453.00–$470.00 | $461.78 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 432-435 | 3 | $431.00–$447.50 | $436.53 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 410-430 | 3 | $460.00–$480.00 | $471.51 | Fancy |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 760-767 | 3 | $270.00–$280.00 | $276.69 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 305-335 | 2 | $460.00–$465.00 | $462.62 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 810 | 2 | $220.00 | $220.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 185 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 235 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 360 | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 | Fancy |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 755-787 | 6 | $236.00–$240.00 | $238.70 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 460-490 | 5 | $350.00–$385.00 | $362.74 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 600-640 | 4 | $275.00–$302.50 | $285.27 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 665-680 | 4 | $260.00–$285.00 | $268.22 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 505-535 | 3 | $285.00–$310.00 | $299.74 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 555-582 | 3 | $287.00–$300.00 | $291.20 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 275-285 | 2 | $390.00–$435.00 | $412.10 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 432 | 2 | $385.00 | $385.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 735-740 | 2 | $237.50–$247.50 | $242.48 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 820-830 | 2 | $210.00 | $210.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 897 | 2 | $195.00 | $195.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 915 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 965 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 1045 | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2-3 | 475-495 | 6 | $300.00–$330.00 | $315.10 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2-3 | 556 | 4 | $270.00 | $270.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2-3 | 340 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2-3 | 515 | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2-3 | 670 | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Cows, slaughter, Lexington, KY
Sale Nov 9, 2026Breaker cows
$121.06/cwt
1350–1780 lb · 21 head · Average dressing
Nov 9, 2026
Boner cows
$122.79/cwt
1150–1590 lb · 15 head · Average dressing
Nov 9, 2026
Lean cows
$112.09/cwt
840–1450 lb · 15 head · Average dressing
Nov 9, 2026
All 7 lots, Nov 9, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1150-1590 | 15 | $115.00–$128.00 | $122.79 | Average |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1560 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 | High |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1140 | 1 | $112.00 | $112.00 | Low |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1350-1780 | 21 | $114.00–$133.00 | $121.06 | Average |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1530 | 1 | $140.00 | $140.00 | High |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 840-1450 | 15 | $104.00–$121.00 | $112.09 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 795-1290 | 13 | $82.50–$100.00 | $91.17 | Low |
Bulls, slaughter, Lexington, KY
Sale Nov 9, 2026Bulls 1
–
not reported this sale
Nov 9, 2026
Bulls 1-2
$173.77/cwt
1300–2150 lb · 8 head · Average dressing
Nov 9, 2026
Bulls 2
–
not reported this sale
Nov 9, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 9, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1300-2150 | 8 | $165.00–$180.00 | $173.77 | Average |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1180-1680 | 7 | $140.00–$156.00 | $151.11 | Low |
Bred cows, Lexington, KY
Sale Nov 9, 2026Bred cows
$2,696.42/head
1145–1230 lb · 2 head · Medium and Large 1-2 · age >5 yr · T3
Nov 9, 2026
All 6 lots, Nov 9, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1145-1230 | 2 | $2,600.00–$2,800.00 | $2,696.42 | age >5 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1380-1540 | 2 | $2,000.00–$2,100.00 | $2,052.74 | age >8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1285 | 1 | $2,350.00 | $2,350.00 | age >5 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1395 | 1 | $2,300.00 | $2,300.00 | age >8 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | 990-1595 | 2 | $1,950.00–$2,050.00 | $2,011.70 | age >5 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | 1035 | 1 | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | age 2-4 yr · T3 |
Cow-calf pairs, Lexington, KY
Sale Nov 9, 2026Cow-calf pairs
$3,000.00/head
1500 lb · 1 head · Medium and Large 1-2 w/ <150 lbs calf · age >5 yr · open
Nov 9, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 9, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 w/ <150 lbs calf | 1500 | 1 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | age >5 yr · O |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 w/ >300 lbs calf | 1725 | 1 | $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | age >5 yr · T1 |
Stock cows, Lexington, KY
Sale Nov 9, 2026Stock Cows
$136.65/cwt
1115–1320 lb · 6 head · Medium and Large 1-2
Nov 9, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 9, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1115-1320 | 6 | $118.00–$160.00 | $136.65 | age >5 yr · O |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1120-1155 | 2 | $190.00–$195.00 | $192.54 | age 2-4 yr · O |
Last 1 sales
| Sale | Head | Steers 5–6 | Steers 7–8 | Heifers 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 687 | $388.27 | $318.50 | $331.77 |
"–" = fewer than 3 head or no lots in that class that sale. Download every stored sale (CSV), 1 reports since Nov 9, 2026.
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All classes, Nov 9, 2026
| Class | Weight | Head | Avg $/cwt | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | 300-399 | 18 | $412.13 | $350.00–$455.00 |
| Heifers | 400-499 | 41 | $372.24 | $310.00–$405.00 |
| Heifers | 500-599 | 74 | $331.77 | $272.50–$353.00 |
| Heifers | 600-699 | 7 | $308.80 | $287.50–$327.00 |
| Heifers | 700-799 | 2 | too few head | – |
| Heifers | 800-899 | 3 | $270.33 | $265.00–$281.00 |
| Steers | 300-399 | 11 | $475.71 | $457.50–$497.50 |
| Steers | 400-499 | 25 | $447.18 | $427.00–$470.00 |
| Steers | 500-599 | 70 | $388.27 | $360.00–$421.00 |
| Steers | 600-699 | 27 | $359.35 | $325.00–$380.00 |
| Steers | 700-799 | 4 | $318.50 | $300.00–$337.00 |
| Steers | 800-899 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 900-999 | 1 | too few head | – |
Lexington, KY cattle prices and other barns nearby
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