Feeder steers
$285 to $810
Florida Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Florida ran from about $285 to $810 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $215 to $700 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Aug 1, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$215 to $700
Auction receipts
4,627 head
Week ending
Aug 1, 2026
Florida Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 216 lb | 53 | $630.00 | $810.00 | $715.90 |
| 200-250 lb | 245 lb | 4 | $550.00 | $620.00 | $592.50 |
| 250-300 lb | 268 lb | 59 | $600.00 | $710.00 | $652.64 |
| 250-300 lb | 270 lb | 38 | $530.00 | $640.00 | $611.56 |
| 300-350 lb | 324 lb | 31 | $510.00 | $590.00 | $541.39 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 51 | $470.00 | $620.00 | $559.88 |
| 300-350 lb | 318 lb | 84 | $550.00 | $680.00 | $618.36 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 64 | $430.00 | $570.00 | $496.73 |
| 350-400 lb | 368 lb | 47 | $420.00 | $510.00 | $466.19 |
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 1 | $555.00 | $555.00 | $555.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 366 lb | 99 | $480.00 | $600.00 | $537.88 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 91 | $350.00 | $480.00 | $426.58 |
| 400-450 lb | 421 lb | 89 | $425.00 | $530.00 | $484.59 |
| 400-450 lb | 420 lb | 39 | $370.00 | $430.00 | $406.17 |
| 450-500 lb | 465 lb | 15 | $380.00 | $400.00 | $390.77 |
| 450-500 lb | 470 lb | 88 | $390.00 | $490.00 | $426.23 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 83 | $365.00 | $450.00 | $399.46 |
| 500-550 lb | 523 lb | 69 | $340.00 | $400.00 | $368.32 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 74 | $365.00 | $430.00 | $405.79 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 46 | $340.00 | $365.00 | $353.84 |
| 550-600 lb | 566 lb | 68 | $325.00 | $400.00 | $376.53 |
| 600-650 lb | 617 lb | 5 | $295.00 | $325.00 | $313.92 |
| 600-650 lb | 614 lb | 49 | $325.00 | $375.00 | $347.30 |
| 650-700 lb | 662 lb | 24 | $310.00 | $345.00 | $331.72 |
| 700-750 lb | 721 lb | 8 | $300.00 | $325.00 | $315.22 |
| 700-750 lb | 720 lb | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 758 lb | 6 | $300.00 | $315.00 | $307.43 |
Florida Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 212 lb | 3 | $440.00 | $570.00 | $513.23 |
| 200-250 lb | 238 lb | 2 | $640.00 | $650.00 | $645.05 |
| 200-250 lb | 226 lb | 43 | $530.00 | $700.00 | $641.12 |
| 250-300 lb | 265 lb | 61 | $530.00 | $660.00 | $599.62 |
| 250-300 lb | 260 lb | 2 | $630.00 | $640.00 | $635.19 |
| 250-300 lb | 271 lb | 42 | $420.00 | $590.00 | $537.45 |
| 300-350 lb | 323 lb | 2 | $550.00 | $560.00 | $555.12 |
| 300-350 lb | 323 lb | 34 | $425.00 | $490.00 | $462.04 |
| 300-350 lb | 319 lb | 94 | $465.00 | $600.00 | $534.68 |
| 300-350 lb | 328 lb | 76 | $400.00 | $530.00 | $462.94 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 85 | $410.00 | $520.00 | $469.75 |
| 350-400 lb | 374 lb | 33 | $375.00 | $430.00 | $407.07 |
| 350-400 lb | 370 lb | 76 | $370.00 | $470.00 | $425.75 |
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 2 | $470.00 | $500.00 | $484.81 |
| 400-450 lb | 421 lb | 93 | $380.00 | $505.00 | $432.91 |
| 400-450 lb | 421 lb | 65 | $330.00 | $430.00 | $397.61 |
| 400-450 lb | 418 lb | 32 | $340.00 | $390.00 | $370.31 |
| 400-450 lb | 410 lb | 2 | $425.00 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 6 | $500.00 | $580.00 | $539.17 |
| 450-500 lb | 469 lb | 100 | $360.00 | $460.00 | $405.68 |
| 450-500 lb | 460 lb | 3 | $430.00 | $480.00 | $450.18 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 90 | $325.00 | $415.00 | $366.77 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 28 | $320.00 | $375.00 | $353.06 |
| 500-550 lb | 528 lb | 6 | $450.00 | $510.00 | $480.71 |
| 500-550 lb | 521 lb | 71 | $325.00 | $430.00 | $379.51 |
| 550-600 lb | 563 lb | 49 | $300.00 | $390.00 | $357.57 |
| 550-600 lb | 577 lb | 5 | $375.00 | $400.00 | $385.07 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 3 | $365.00 | $430.00 | $389.37 |
| 600-650 lb | 610 lb | 2 | $275.00 | $300.00 | $287.30 |
| 600-650 lb | 622 lb | 34 | $300.00 | $350.00 | $320.92 |
| 650-700 lb | 670 lb | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 650 lb | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 728 lb | 2 | $270.00 | $280.00 | $275.02 |
| 800-850 lb | 800 lb | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 890 lb | 1 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Florida Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 228 lb | 5 | $490.00 | $600.00 | $543.16 |
| 200-250 lb | 225 lb | 18 | $610.00 | $700.00 | $651.32 |
| 250-300 lb | 274 lb | 16 | $450.00 | $540.00 | $495.96 |
| 250-300 lb | 269 lb | 13 | $570.00 | $650.00 | $611.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 324 lb | 21 | $480.00 | $620.00 | $553.75 |
| 300-350 lb | 328 lb | 14 | $450.00 | $510.00 | $485.04 |
| 350-400 lb | 371 lb | 38 | $460.00 | $570.00 | $516.88 |
| 350-400 lb | 378 lb | 28 | $405.00 | $500.00 | $446.89 |
| 400-450 lb | 424 lb | 25 | $345.00 | $430.00 | $388.80 |
| 400-450 lb | 421 lb | 34 | $395.00 | $520.00 | $449.27 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 33 | $350.00 | $420.00 | $380.66 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 38 | $320.00 | $405.00 | $371.42 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 25 | $340.00 | $410.00 | $373.31 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 33 | $305.00 | $365.00 | $344.56 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 7 | $340.00 | $385.00 | $360.89 |
| 550-600 lb | 572 lb | 13 | $315.00 | $350.00 | $325.74 |
| 600-650 lb | 624 lb | 4 | $300.00 | $310.00 | $305.01 |
| 600-650 lb | 605 lb | 2 | $330.00 | $340.00 | $334.96 |
| 650-700 lb | 674 lb | 4 | $275.00 | $290.00 | $283.66 |
| 700-750 lb | 740 lb | 2 | $215.00 | $260.00 | $237.65 |
| 750-800 lb | 775 lb | 3 | $270.00 | $280.00 | $275.03 |
| 800-850 lb | 825 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 850 lb | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Florida Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1507 lb | 18 | $187.00 | $210.00 | $198.02 |
| N/A | 2025 lb | 6 | $225.00 | $230.00 | $225.77 |
| N/A | 1610 lb | 41 | $202.00 | $227.00 | $211.74 |
Florida Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1676 lb | 5 | $140.00 | $148.00 | $146.19 |
| N/A | 1270 lb | 11 | $162.00 | $201.00 | $188.55 |
| N/A | 1049 lb | 11 | $147.00 | $164.00 | $155.68 |
| N/A | 988 lb | 2 | $160.00 | $168.00 | $163.95 |
| N/A | 1178 lb | 100 | $145.00 | $173.00 | $167.57 |
| N/A | 1087 lb | 17 | $127.50 | $162.00 | $154.85 |
| N/A | 1279 lb | 243 | $156.00 | $193.00 | $179.34 |
| N/A | 1350 lb | 14 | $150.00 | $190.00 | $167.95 |
| N/A | 1361 lb | 67 | $171.00 | $210.00 | $192.65 |
Florida Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1053 lb | 2 | $2,550.00 | $2,650.00 | $2,602.97 |
| Medium and Large | 1128 lb | 3 | $2,700.00 | $3,350.00 | $3,151.26 |
| Small | 795 lb | 1 | $1,325.00 | $1,325.00 | $1,325.00 |
Florida Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 838 lb | 2 | $1,700.00 | $1,900.00 | $1,805.67 |
| Medium and Large | 995 lb | 5 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1094 lb | 4 | $2,000.00 | $2,250.00 | $2,152.51 |
| Medium and Large | 1043 lb | 15 | $224.00 | $280.00 | $250.04 |
| Medium and Large | 1228 lb | 2 | $2,750.00 | $2,900.00 | $2,819.65 |
Florida Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 916 lb | 5 | $250.00 | $315.00 | $271.05 |
| Medium and Large | 1059 lb | 44 | $158.00 | $245.00 | $195.88 |
Auction volume
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Florida auctions reported 4,627 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 5,964 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 4,091 head a year ago@endif.
Florida cattle markets
Florida has a large, pasture-based cow-calf sector, with cattle production concentrated in central, south-central, and north Florida. Ranches commonly use improved pasture and warm-season forage, and the state has established livestock auction markets serving regional producers. Spring calving and fall weaning are common, although the long grazing season supports a range of calving and marketing schedules. Florida calves often move to backgrounding, stocker, or feedlot programs in other southeastern and plains states.
Florida cattle market commentary
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder cattle weak to 10.00 lower. Replacement cows steady. Year to date receipts totaled 171,325 compared to 172,401 a year ago.
Market commentary above is quoted from the USDA Market News report.
About this data
These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News from livestock auctions across Florida, summarized weekly. Feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt); breeding and replacement cattle are often quoted per head or per pair. Prices move with the futures market, feed costs, and demand, so confirm current values at your local auction.
Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, report AMS_1704, published Jul 27, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
Florida cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in Florida right now?
Feeder steer prices in Florida ran from about $285 to $810 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $215 to $700 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Aug 1, 2026. Exact prices depend on weight, frame, and quality, shown in the tables above.
Why do lighter cattle cost more per hundredweight?
Buyers usually pay a higher price per pound for lighter calves than for heavy yearlings, a pattern often called the price slide, because lighter cattle have more weight left to gain. That is why a 5-weight steer can post a higher per-cwt price than an 8-weight steer at the same auction.
How often are these cattle prices updated?
USDA Market News publishes Florida auction summaries weekly, and this page refreshes after each new report. Auction prices can change from week to week, so check the report date shown above.
Page updated Aug 4, 2026.