Feeder steers
$290 to $573
Nebraska Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Nebraska ran from about $290 to $573 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $318 to $573 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
$318 to $573
Auction receipts
793 head
Week ending
Aug 1, 2026
Nebraska Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350-400 lb | 378 lb | 11 | $573.00 | $573.00 | $573.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 487 lb | 21 | $488.00 | $507.00 | $493.46 |
| 500-550 lb | 513 lb | 15 | $490.00 | $490.00 | $490.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 57 | $437.00 | $469.00 | $461.31 |
| 800-850 lb | 819 lb | 47 | $356.50 | $356.50 | $356.50 |
| 850-900 lb | 885 lb | 145 | $344.25 | $349.00 | $346.33 |
| 950-1000 lb | 995 lb | 16 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 950-1000 lb | 975 lb | 110 | $333.00 | $337.75 | $335.36 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1035 lb | 151 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Nebraska Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 6 | $572.50 | $572.50 | $572.50 |
| 400-450 lb | 442 lb | 26 | $498.00 | $498.00 | $498.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 474 lb | 10 | $430.00 | $460.00 | $441.59 |
| 500-550 lb | 523 lb | 35 | $433.00 | $433.00 | $433.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 13 | $404.00 | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 816 lb | 58 | $318.00 | $336.00 | $332.87 |
Auction volume
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Nebraska auctions reported 793 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 5,829 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 3,654 head a year ago@endif.
Nebraska cattle markets
Nebraska is a major link in the U.S. beef chain, combining Sandhills cow-calf production with extensive feedlot finishing. The Sandhills and other western and central range areas supply large numbers of calves and yearlings, while feedlots are concentrated in the Panhandle, central Platte Valley, and other corn-producing areas. Fall weaning runs are important for calf marketing, and yearling cattle also move through auction markets and direct channels through much of the year. Markets in areas such as Omaha, Norfolk, Lexington, and western Nebraska are familiar cattle-trade locations.
Nebraska cattle market commentary
Compared to last week, yearling feeders steers less than a 1000 lbs sold sold 10.00 to 15.00 lower, with a 1035 lbs steer trading steady. Yearling heifers sold 8.00 lower. Demand was moderate on the only sale reported. Feedlots were very slow to trade show-list with a few jumping the gun on Monday when the CME live cattle boards took a huge hit. Few slaughter cattle were traded the rest of the week. MPR showed Friday afternoon weekly total of negotiated cash and grid base at 6,282 head for the week. Dressed prices ranged from 360.00 to 368.00 with the higher prices at the week's close.
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 Nebraska, 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_1860, published Jul 27, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
Nebraska cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in Nebraska right now?
Feeder steer prices in Nebraska ran from about $290 to $573 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $318 to $573 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 Nebraska 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.
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