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Mt. Sterling KY cattle prices this week
Blue Grass Stockyards, Mt. Sterling, KY. Sale-by-sale averages from USDA AMS Market News report 2202.
Latest sale: Nov 11, 2026
- Steers 500–599 lb$372.47▼ down $11.02
- Steers 600–699 lb$334.64▼ down $29.45
- Steers 700–799 lb$311.99▼ down $18.99
- Heifers 500–599 lb$325.69▼ down $14.61
- Heifers 600–699 lb$295.18▲ up $9.99
- Steers 400–499 lb$451.25▲ up $8.25
Head-weighted $/cwt vs the Nov 4, 2026 sale. Flat means it moved less than $1.
Blue Grass Stockyards sells cattle in Mt. Sterling, KY, most often on Wednesdays (2 of its last 2 USDA reports). Cownty has 2 USDA AMS reports for it from Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. 59 Cownty counties lie within 75 miles; the closest are Montgomery County, Clark County and Bath County.
Counties Mt. Sterling KY serves
- Montgomery County, KY 3 mi
- Clark County, KY 13 mi
- Bath County, KY 13 mi
- Bourbon County, KY 17 mi
- Powell County, KY 19 mi
- Nicholas County, KY 19 mi
- Menifee County, KY 22 mi
- Fleming County, KY 25 mi
- Estill County, KY 26 mi
- Fayette County, KY 28 mi
- Madison County, KY 30 mi
- Rowan County, KY 30 mi
- Robertson County, KY 32 mi
- Wolfe County, KY 33 mi
- Harrison County, KY 34 mi
- Lee County, KY 34 mi
- Jessamine County, KY 37 mi
- Mason County, KY 37 mi
- Scott County, KY 37 mi
- Morgan County, KY 39 mi
- Bracken County, KY 43 mi
- Woodford County, KY 44 mi
- Garrard County, KY 44 mi
- Lewis County, KY 45 mi
- Jackson County, KY 46 mi
- Elliott County, KY 47 mi
- Owsley County, KY 47 mi
- Pendleton County, KY 49 mi
- Breathitt County, KY 51 mi
- Franklin County, KY 51 mi
- Carter County, KY 52 mi
- Rockcastle County, KY 53 mi
- Mercer County, KY 54 mi
- Magoffin County, KY 54 mi
- Grant County, KY 55 mi
- Anderson County, KY 57 mi
- Owen County, KY 57 mi
- Lincoln County, KY 57 mi
- Boyle County, KY 59 mi
- Johnson County, KY 63 mi
- Clay County, KY 64 mi
- Greenup County, KY 65 mi
- Campbell County, KY 65 mi
- Lawrence County, KY 66 mi
- Laurel County, KY 66 mi
- Kenton County, KY 68 mi
- Gallatin County, KY 69 mi
- Henry County, KY 69 mi
- Perry County, KY 70 mi
- Washington County, KY 70 mi
- Shelby County, KY 71 mi
- Boyd County, KY 72 mi
- Knott County, KY 73 mi
- Leslie County, KY 74 mi
- Casey County, KY 74 mi
- Spencer County, KY 75 mi
- Pulaski County, KY 75 mi
- Floyd County, KY 75 mi
- Boone County, KY 75 mi
Latest sale: Nov 11, 2026
508 head reported
| Class | Avg $/cwt | vs Nov 4, 2026last sale | Head | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers 500–599 lb | $372.47 | ▼ −$11.02 | 11 | $365.00–$380.00 |
| Steers 700–799 lb | $311.99 | ▼ −$18.99 | 4 | $308.00–$316.00 |
| Heifers 500–599 lb | $325.69 | ▼ −$14.61 | 33 | $310.00–$350.00 |
Source: USDA AMS report 2202 (PDF) as of Nov 11, 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 | – 1 hd | $403 5 hd |
| 400-499 | $451 4 hd | $366 14 hd |
| 500-599 | $372 11 hd | $326 33 hd |
| 600-699 | $335 10 hd | $295 13 hd |
| 700-799 | $312 4 hd | – 2 hd |
| 800-899 | – | $305 63 hd |
| 900-999 | – | – 1 hd |
Mt. Sterling KY sale of Nov 11, 2026. "–" means fewer than 3 head in that class. Head-weighted averages calculated by Cownty from the USDA report. Past sales, not a quote.
Recent prices
- Steers 500-599 lb $372
- Steers 700-799 lb $312
- Heifers 500-599 lb $326
Head-weighted average $/cwt at each of the last 2 sales, Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026. A gap means fewer than 3 head sold in that class. Past sales, not a quote. The table under "Last 2 sales" lists the same numbers.
Mt. Sterling KY and the counties around it
Mt. Sterling, KY. The ring is 100 miles from the barn: 80 Cownty counties have their center inside it. Tap a county to open its page.
Counties within 100 miles
- Montgomery3 mi
- Bath13 mi
- Clark13 mi
- Bourbon17 mi
- Nicholas19 mi
- Powell19 mi
- Menifee22 mi
- Fleming25 mi
- Estill26 mi
- Fayette28 mi
- Madison30 mi
- Rowan30 mi
- Robertson32 mi
- Wolfe33 mi
- Harrison34 mi
- Lee34 mi
- Jessamine37 mi
- Mason37 mi
- Scott37 mi
- Morgan39 mi
- Bracken43 mi
- Garrard44 mi
- Woodford44 mi
- Lewis45 mi
All 80 counties
- Jackson46 mi
- Elliott47 mi
- Owsley47 mi
- Pendleton49 mi
- Breathitt51 mi
- Franklin51 mi
- Carter52 mi
- Rockcastle53 mi
- Magoffin54 mi
- Mercer54 mi
- Grant55 mi
- Anderson57 mi
- Lincoln57 mi
- Owen57 mi
- Boyle59 mi
- Johnson63 mi
- Clay64 mi
- Campbell65 mi
- Greenup65 mi
- Laurel66 mi
- Lawrence66 mi
- Kenton68 mi
- Gallatin69 mi
- Henry69 mi
- Perry70 mi
- Washington70 mi
- Shelby71 mi
- Boyd72 mi
- Knott73 mi
- Casey74 mi
- Leslie74 mi
- Boone75 mi
- Floyd75 mi
- Pulaski75 mi
- Spencer75 mi
- Carroll76 mi
- Marion80 mi
- Knox81 mi
- Martin81 mi
- Wayne83 mi
- Nelson85 mi
- Oldham85 mi
- Trimble85 mi
- Letcher88 mi
- Taylor90 mi
- Whitley91 mi
- Harlan92 mi
- Jefferson93 mi
- Pike93 mi
- Bell94 mi
- Bullitt96 mi
- Russell96 mi
- Cabell96 mi
- McCreary97 mi
- Adair99 mi
- Wayne100 mi
Sale day
- Usual sale day
- Wednesdays (2 of the last 2 USDA reports)
- Last sale
- Nov 11, 2026 · 508 head
- Head per sale
- 458 average of the last 2 reports
- Next sale
- Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 a guess from the usual weekday; the barn sets its own calendar
- Address
- Mt. Sterling, KY
- USDA reports stored
- 2 since Nov 4, 2026
Call the barn for consignments and sale times.
Other cattle classes, sheep and goats this barn reported.
Bulls, feeder, Mt. Sterling, KY
Sale Nov 11, 2026Bulls Medium and Large 1
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 1-2
$360.16/cwt
502–547 lb · 21 head
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2
$284.12/cwt
660–670 lb · 3 head
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls Medium and Large 2-3
$320.00/cwt
436 lb · 4 head
Nov 11, 2026
All 28 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 502-547 | 21 | $350.00–$375.00 | $360.16 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 566-595 | 14 | $325.00–$357.50 | $340.08 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 477-495 | 10 | $395.00–$402.50 | $397.23 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 383-390 | 7 | $425.00–$465.00 | $434.71 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 615-648 | 6 | $314.00–$337.50 | $322.21 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 410-440 | 5 | $427.50–$445.00 | $432.37 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 655-686 | 5 | $314.00–$320.00 | $315.16 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750-780 | 4 | $260.00–$287.50 | $273.23 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 280-295 | 2 | $450.00–$500.00 | $474.35 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 415 | 2 | $495.00 | $495.00 | Fancy |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 715 | 2 | $272.50–$292.50 | $282.50 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 710-720 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 | Fancy |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 810 | 1 | $242.50 | $242.50 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 890 | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1055 | 1 | $227.50 | $227.50 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1190 | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 660-670 | 3 | $275.00–$295.00 | $284.12 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 300-325 | 2 | $395.00–$397.50 | $396.30 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 705-735 | 2 | $260.00–$265.00 | $262.55 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 290 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 455 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 520 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 600 | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2 | 1075 | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2-3 | 436 | 4 | $320.00 | $320.00 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2-3 | 630-645 | 3 | $255.00–$260.00 | $258.31 | |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 2-3 | 365 | 2 | $300.00–$320.00 | $310.00 | |
| Bulls | Small and Medium 1-2 | 515 | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Cows, slaughter, Mt. Sterling, KY
Sale Nov 11, 2026Breaker cows
$119.49/cwt
1310–2105 lb · 16 head · Average dressing
Nov 11, 2026
Boner cows
$114.89/cwt
1140–1365 lb · 7 head · Average dressing
Nov 11, 2026
Lean cows
$109.13/cwt
1165–1500 lb · 10 head · Average dressing
Nov 11, 2026
All 5 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | 1140-1365 | 7 | $111.00–$120.00 | $114.89 | Average |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | 1310-2105 | 16 | $110.00–$124.00 | $119.49 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 1165-1500 | 10 | $104.00–$115.00 | $109.13 | Average |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 775-1180 | 4 | $80.00–$90.00 | $85.96 | Low |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | 920-1035 | 3 | $52.00–$69.00 | $61.81 | Very Low |
Bulls, slaughter, Mt. Sterling, KY
Sale Nov 11, 2026Bulls 1
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls 1-2
$171.86/cwt
1540–1690 lb · 2 head · Average dressing
Nov 11, 2026
Bulls 2
–
not reported this sale
Nov 11, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1375-1790 | 3 | $156.00–$161.00 | $157.58 | Low |
| Bulls | 1-2 | 1540-1690 | 2 | $169.00–$175.00 | $171.86 | Average |
Bred cows, Mt. Sterling, KY
Sale Nov 11, 2026Bred cows
$2,945.67/head
145–1480 lb · 21 head · Medium and Large 1-2 · age >5 yr · T2
Nov 11, 2026
All 12 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Large 1-2 | 1286 | 3 | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 | age >5 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Large 1-2 | 1495 | 2 | $1,550.00 | $1,550.00 | age >5 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Large 1-2 | 1390 | 1 | $1,475.00 | $1,475.00 | age >8 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 145-1480 | 21 | $2,500.00–$3,325.00 | $2,945.67 | age >5 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1117-1540 | 11 | $1,650.00–$2,200.00 | $1,915.51 | age >8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1075-1492 | 8 | $1,925.00–$2,675.00 | $2,360.87 | age >5 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1015-1335 | 2 | $1,525.00–$1,550.00 | $1,539.20 | age >8 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1370 | 1 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | age >8 yr · T3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | 955-1435 | 7 | $1,700.00–$2,200.00 | $1,924.57 | age >5 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | 1145-1345 | 2 | $1,225.00–$1,500.00 | $1,373.54 | age >8 yr · T2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | 1220 | 1 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | age >5 yr · T1 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2 | 950 | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | age >8 yr · T2 |
Replacement heifers (bred), Mt. Sterling, KY
Sale Nov 11, 2026Bred heifers
$2,450.00/head
865 lb · 1 head · Medium and Large 1-2 · age <2 yr · T2
Nov 11, 2026
All 1 lot, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 865 | 1 | $2,450.00 | $2,450.00 | age <2 yr · T2 |
Cow-calf pairs, Mt. Sterling, KY
Sale Nov 11, 2026Cow-calf pairs
$2,100.00/head
1485 lb · 1 head · Medium and Large 1-2 w/ <150 lbs calf · age >8 yr · open
Nov 11, 2026
All 3 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/head range | Avg $/head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 w/ 150-300 lbs calf | 1625 | 1 | $2,900.00 | $2,900.00 | age >5 yr · O |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 w/ <150 lbs calf | 1485 | 1 | $2,100.00 | $2,100.00 | age >8 yr · O |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 w/ <150 lbs calf | 1280 | 1 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | age >5 yr · O |
Stock cows, Mt. Sterling, KY
Sale Nov 11, 2026Stock Cows
$220.70/cwt
795–1200 lb · 7 head · Medium and Large 1-2
Nov 11, 2026
All 2 lots, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Grade | Weight (lb) | Head | $/cwt range | Avg $/cwt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 795-1200 | 7 | $172.00–$277.50 | $220.70 | age 2-4 yr · O |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | 1020-1335 | 5 | $102.00–$152.50 | $125.40 | age >5 yr · O |
Last 2 sales
| Sale | Head | Steers 5–6 | Steers 7–8 | Heifers 5–6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 508 | $372.47 | $311.99 | $325.69 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 408 | $383.49 | $330.98 | $340.30 |
"–" = fewer than 3 head or no lots in that class that sale. Download every stored sale (CSV), 2 reports since Nov 4, 2026.
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All classes, Nov 11, 2026
| Class | Weight | Head | Avg $/cwt | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | 300-399 | 5 | $403.19 | $387.50–$415.00 |
| Heifers | 400-499 | 14 | $366.31 | $345.00–$383.00 |
| Heifers | 500-599 | 33 | $325.69 | $310.00–$350.00 |
| Heifers | 600-699 | 13 | $295.18 | $285.00–$316.00 |
| Heifers | 700-799 | 2 | too few head | – |
| Heifers | 800-899 | 63 | $305.00 | $305.00–$305.00 |
| Heifers | 900-999 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 300-399 | 1 | too few head | – |
| Steers | 400-499 | 4 | $451.25 | $395.00–$470.00 |
| Steers | 500-599 | 11 | $372.47 | $365.00–$380.00 |
| Steers | 600-699 | 10 | $334.64 | $322.50–$342.50 |
| Steers | 700-799 | 4 | $311.99 | $308.00–$316.00 |
Mt. Sterling, KY cattle prices and other barns nearby
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