Feeder steers
$257 to $740
Florida Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Florida ran from about $257 to $740 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $220 to $600 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 19, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$220 to $600
Auction receipts
4,445 head
Week ending
Sep 19, 2026
Florida Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 245 lb | 1 | $620.00 | $620.00 | $620.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 220 lb | 27 | $650.00 | $740.00 | $713.46 |
| 250-300 lb | 269 lb | 44 | $590.00 | $680.00 | $644.03 |
| 250-300 lb | 266 lb | 34 | $550.00 | $600.00 | $576.63 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 26 | $500.00 | $540.00 | $519.50 |
| 300-350 lb | 320 lb | 44 | $520.00 | $610.00 | $587.17 |
| 300-350 lb | 324 lb | 58 | $470.00 | $580.00 | $552.85 |
| 350-400 lb | 377 lb | 15 | $410.00 | $440.00 | $425.50 |
| 350-400 lb | 366 lb | 55 | $450.00 | $540.00 | $511.02 |
| 350-400 lb | 370 lb | 55 | $400.00 | $490.00 | $463.39 |
| 400-450 lb | 417 lb | 73 | $390.00 | $510.00 | $470.62 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 60 | $340.00 | $460.00 | $429.37 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 24 | $400.00 | $420.00 | $407.05 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 52 | $320.00 | $410.00 | $375.26 |
| 450-500 lb | 467 lb | 108 | $370.00 | $450.00 | $416.25 |
| 500-550 lb | 518 lb | 99 | $355.00 | $415.00 | $390.35 |
| 500-550 lb | 527 lb | 56 | $312.50 | $380.00 | $351.70 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 44 | $282.50 | $345.00 | $330.26 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 66 | $330.00 | $380.00 | $360.58 |
| 600-650 lb | 625 lb | 5 | $285.00 | $320.00 | $302.73 |
| 600-650 lb | 619 lb | 77 | $290.00 | $350.00 | $332.06 |
| 650-700 lb | 655 lb | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 675 lb | 76 | $290.00 | $345.00 | $319.72 |
| 700-750 lb | 740 lb | 2 | $275.00 | $277.50 | $276.26 |
| 700-750 lb | 717 lb | 10 | $275.00 | $310.00 | $294.80 |
| 750-800 lb | 765 lb | 2 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 820 lb | 2 | $257.00 | $260.00 | $258.49 |
| 850-900 lb | 850 lb | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Florida Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 227 lb | 6 | $450.00 | $510.00 | $487.13 |
| 200-250 lb | 223 lb | 15 | $500.00 | $600.00 | $563.19 |
| 250-300 lb | 270 lb | 34 | $420.00 | $520.00 | $478.95 |
| 250-300 lb | 274 lb | 44 | $470.00 | $570.00 | $535.64 |
| 300-350 lb | 323 lb | 81 | $460.00 | $520.00 | $490.28 |
| 300-350 lb | 324 lb | 24 | $400.00 | $440.00 | $416.37 |
| 300-350 lb | 323 lb | 59 | $400.00 | $470.00 | $448.26 |
| 350-400 lb | 369 lb | 68 | $430.00 | $480.00 | $455.33 |
| 350-400 lb | 350 lb | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 367 lb | 31 | $400.00 | $420.00 | $408.18 |
| 350-400 lb | 374 lb | 56 | $360.00 | $450.00 | $428.76 |
| 400-450 lb | 415 lb | 1 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 420 lb | 8 | $320.00 | $350.00 | $334.46 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 66 | $350.00 | $400.00 | $376.93 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 91 | $385.00 | $440.00 | $416.66 |
| 450-500 lb | 495 lb | 1 | $490.00 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 471 lb | 100 | $335.00 | $400.00 | $364.61 |
| 450-500 lb | 469 lb | 53 | $300.00 | $370.00 | $344.13 |
| 500-550 lb | 521 lb | 79 | $275.00 | $375.00 | $340.86 |
| 500-550 lb | 525 lb | 44 | $280.00 | $335.00 | $315.91 |
| 550-600 lb | 577 lb | 23 | $280.00 | $307.50 | $297.66 |
| 550-600 lb | 566 lb | 61 | $295.00 | $350.00 | $324.51 |
| 600-650 lb | 617 lb | 20 | $260.00 | $287.50 | $279.26 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 618 lb | 36 | $295.00 | $337.50 | $309.79 |
| 650-700 lb | 690 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $260.00 | $254.96 |
| 650-700 lb | 669 lb | 4 | $265.00 | $290.00 | $277.43 |
| 700-750 lb | 725 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 753 lb | 2 | $245.00 | $270.00 | $257.46 |
| 800-850 lb | 833 lb | 2 | $220.00 | $265.00 | $242.30 |
Florida Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 235 lb | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 229 lb | 7 | $600.00 | $710.00 | $670.22 |
| 250-300 lb | 273 lb | 21 | $570.00 | $650.00 | $608.35 |
| 250-300 lb | 280 lb | 3 | $440.00 | $470.00 | $450.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 18 | $560.00 | $610.00 | $584.59 |
| 300-350 lb | 324 lb | 19 | $430.00 | $540.00 | $480.56 |
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 26 | $460.00 | $540.00 | $503.15 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 14 | $400.00 | $470.00 | $438.44 |
| 400-450 lb | 421 lb | 15 | $420.00 | $490.00 | $450.45 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 12 | $360.00 | $430.00 | $391.80 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 25 | $355.00 | $415.00 | $387.84 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 15 | $315.00 | $355.00 | $334.40 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 9 | $335.00 | $390.00 | $359.54 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 5 | $330.00 | $350.00 | $341.26 |
| 550-600 lb | 575 lb | 13 | $325.00 | $350.00 | $341.66 |
| 600-650 lb | 633 lb | 3 | $317.50 | $320.00 | $319.18 |
| 650-700 lb | 660 lb | 2 | $285.00 | $287.50 | $286.23 |
| 700-750 lb | 738 lb | 2 | $240.00 | $245.00 | $242.53 |
| 750-800 lb | 795 lb | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 850 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Florida Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1737 lb | 24 | $177.00 | $211.00 | $196.77 |
| N/A | 1485 lb | 22 | $151.00 | $191.00 | $176.19 |
| N/A | 1858 lb | 5 | $195.00 | $218.00 | $205.10 |
Florida Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1087 lb | 3 | $120.00 | $122.00 | $120.96 |
| N/A | 1202 lb | 144 | $132.00 | $166.00 | $141.41 |
| N/A | 1261 lb | 16 | $141.00 | $160.00 | $152.31 |
| N/A | 1048 lb | 4 | $121.00 | $125.00 | $123.55 |
| N/A | 1137 lb | 36 | $108.00 | $128.00 | $118.37 |
| N/A | 1082 lb | 103 | $113.00 | $140.00 | $130.26 |
| N/A | 1328 lb | 11 | $133.00 | $144.00 | $137.75 |
| N/A | 1017 lb | 5 | $121.00 | $126.00 | $123.43 |
Florida Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1078 lb | 13 | $2,750.00 | $3,700.00 | $3,201.69 |
Florida Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1086 lb | 17 | $188.00 | $218.00 | $201.42 |
| Medium and Large | 982 lb | 6 | $226.00 | $285.00 | $235.17 |
Florida Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 648 lb | 3 | $195.00 | $240.00 | $213.41 |
| Medium and Large | 1119 lb | 10 | $103.00 | $175.00 | $135.34 |
Auction volume
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Florida auctions reported 4,445 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 3,228 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 5,182 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 mostly steady. Feeder cattle sold steady to 5.00 higher. Replacement cows sold steady. Year to date receipts totaled 218,630 compared to 225,473 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 Sep 14, 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 $257 to $740 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $220 to $600 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 19, 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 Sep 18, 2026.