Feeder steers
$150 to $530
North Carolina Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in North Carolina ran from about $150 to $530 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $159 to $535 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 12, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$159 to $535
Auction receipts
1,638 head
Week ending
Sep 12, 2026
North Carolina Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250-300 lb | 276 lb | 5 | $360.00 | $530.00 | $445.21 |
| 300-350 lb | 300 lb | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 328 lb | 13 | $360.00 | $450.00 | $413.81 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 3 | $310.00 | $385.00 | $343.22 |
| 350-400 lb | 374 lb | 23 | $375.00 | $450.00 | $409.91 |
| 400-450 lb | 415 lb | 3 | $255.00 | $350.00 | $306.14 |
| 400-450 lb | 418 lb | 2 | $200.00 | $220.00 | $209.94 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 13 | $340.00 | $437.00 | $393.80 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 33 | $310.00 | $410.00 | $369.22 |
| 450-500 lb | 483 lb | 4 | $300.00 | $325.00 | $316.08 |
| 450-500 lb | 460 lb | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 515 lb | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 531 lb | 8 | $349.00 | $353.00 | $350.49 |
| 500-550 lb | 508 lb | 2 | $150.00 | $170.00 | $159.85 |
| 500-550 lb | 525 lb | 45 | $320.00 | $385.00 | $359.31 |
| 550-600 lb | 567 lb | 22 | $297.50 | $370.00 | $348.26 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 2 | $275.00 | $305.00 | $289.60 |
| 550-600 lb | 577 lb | 10 | $335.00 | $380.00 | $362.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 600 lb | 5 | $335.00 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 615 lb | 24 | $297.50 | $350.00 | $331.39 |
| 600-650 lb | 615 lb | 2 | $275.00 | $280.00 | $277.54 |
| 650-700 lb | 661 lb | 7 | $315.00 | $324.50 | $321.69 |
| 650-700 lb | 680 lb | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 690 lb | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 677 lb | 18 | $270.00 | $336.00 | $304.05 |
| 700-750 lb | 725 lb | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 710 lb | 11 | $255.00 | $322.00 | $295.43 |
| 750-800 lb | 766 lb | 7 | $272.50 | $310.00 | $292.29 |
| 800-850 lb | 823 lb | 2 | $235.00 | $270.00 | $252.55 |
| 850-900 lb | 879 lb | 8 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 920 lb | 1 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
North Carolina Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150-200 lb | 168 lb | 6 | $405.00 | $495.00 | $467.47 |
| 200-250 lb | 223 lb | 3 | $250.00 | $280.00 | $261.83 |
| 200-250 lb | 235 lb | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 228 lb | 14 | $355.00 | $535.00 | $460.59 |
| 250-300 lb | 270 lb | 2 | $230.00 | $280.00 | $256.67 |
| 250-300 lb | 283 lb | 2 | $325.00 | $340.00 | $332.17 |
| 250-300 lb | 272 lb | 21 | $335.00 | $480.00 | $400.63 |
| 250-300 lb | 290 lb | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 315 lb | 10 | $275.00 | $335.00 | $297.37 |
| 300-350 lb | 320 lb | 32 | $345.00 | $450.00 | $386.13 |
| 300-350 lb | 323 lb | 3 | $315.00 | $370.00 | $344.46 |
| 300-350 lb | 310 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 358 lb | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 376 lb | 60 | $320.00 | $410.00 | $372.79 |
| 350-400 lb | 355 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 367 lb | 5 | $240.00 | $377.00 | $320.74 |
| 400-450 lb | 414 lb | 49 | $305.00 | $415.00 | $359.54 |
| 400-450 lb | 405 lb | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 432 lb | 7 | $257.00 | $320.00 | $291.43 |
| 400-450 lb | 413 lb | 2 | $185.00 | $195.00 | $189.97 |
| 450-500 lb | 450 lb | 2 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 2 | $210.00 | $275.00 | $242.16 |
| 450-500 lb | 477 lb | 18 | $235.00 | $340.00 | $294.84 |
| 450-500 lb | 474 lb | 105 | $305.00 | $380.00 | $343.36 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 4 | $300.00 | $320.00 | $307.63 |
| 500-550 lb | 540 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 533 lb | 11 | $332.00 | $334.00 | $333.07 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 69 | $275.00 | $355.00 | $318.46 |
| 500-550 lb | 521 lb | 4 | $250.00 | $270.00 | $263.80 |
| 500-550 lb | 518 lb | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 555 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 59 | $270.00 | $350.00 | $306.94 |
| 550-600 lb | 576 lb | 17 | $235.00 | $337.00 | $286.15 |
| 550-600 lb | 585 lb | 3 | $215.00 | $300.00 | $263.23 |
| 600-650 lb | 612 lb | 14 | $210.00 | $327.00 | $295.74 |
| 600-650 lb | 625 lb | 39 | $250.00 | $356.00 | $299.76 |
| 600-650 lb | 628 lb | 3 | $195.00 | $285.00 | $248.40 |
| 600-650 lb | 632 lb | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 606 lb | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| 650-700 lb | 670 lb | 2 | $195.00 | $239.00 | $217.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 668 lb | 19 | $250.00 | $320.00 | $284.59 |
| 650-700 lb | 680 lb | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 668 lb | 2 | $240.00 | $247.00 | $243.59 |
| 700-750 lb | 717 lb | 9 | $200.00 | $290.00 | $260.01 |
| 700-750 lb | 725 lb | 2 | $185.00 | $187.50 | $186.28 |
| 750-800 lb | 769 lb | 11 | $215.00 | $300.00 | $271.61 |
| 750-800 lb | 775 lb | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 767 lb | 3 | $202.00 | $225.00 | $215.69 |
| 800-850 lb | 826 lb | 6 | $210.00 | $275.00 | $244.48 |
| 850-900 lb | 876 lb | 5 | $230.00 | $280.00 | $264.23 |
| 850-900 lb | 868 lb | 3 | $159.00 | $170.00 | $166.37 |
| 900-950 lb | 917 lb | 6 | $170.00 | $265.00 | $206.52 |
| 950-1000 lb | 979 lb | 7 | $189.00 | $295.00 | $215.93 |
| 1100-1150 lb | 1140 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
North Carolina Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-150 lb | 136 lb | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| 150-200 lb | 173 lb | 4 | $440.00 | $495.00 | $467.39 |
| 200-250 lb | 222 lb | 11 | $425.00 | $560.00 | $488.75 |
| 200-250 lb | 205 lb | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 267 lb | 3 | $330.00 | $450.00 | $370.09 |
| 250-300 lb | 275 lb | 21 | $375.00 | $530.00 | $447.64 |
| 250-300 lb | 274 lb | 4 | $235.00 | $320.00 | $286.55 |
| 300-350 lb | 334 lb | 8 | $300.00 | $370.00 | $341.85 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 3 | $355.00 | $380.00 | $365.49 |
| 300-350 lb | 320 lb | 2 | $300.00 | $310.00 | $305.23 |
| 300-350 lb | 327 lb | 33 | $350.00 | $480.00 | $418.23 |
| 300-350 lb | 335 lb | 2 | $310.00 | $315.00 | $312.46 |
| 350-400 lb | 376 lb | 11 | $235.00 | $350.00 | $315.26 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 374 lb | 42 | $350.00 | $440.00 | $397.77 |
| 350-400 lb | 372 lb | 2 | $330.00 | $335.00 | $332.42 |
| 400-450 lb | 428 lb | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 55 | $320.00 | $415.00 | $368.87 |
| 400-450 lb | 444 lb | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 11 | $245.00 | $345.00 | $313.49 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 469 lb | 12 | $235.00 | $332.50 | $303.36 |
| 450-500 lb | 461 lb | 3 | $320.00 | $330.00 | $326.71 |
| 450-500 lb | 465 lb | 3 | $225.00 | $255.00 | $243.10 |
| 450-500 lb | 476 lb | 75 | $310.00 | $385.00 | $339.95 |
| 500-550 lb | 513 lb | 13 | $235.00 | $330.00 | $288.47 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 52 | $290.00 | $359.00 | $324.07 |
| 500-550 lb | 534 lb | 1 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 500-550 lb | 527 lb | 3 | $202.00 | $225.00 | $217.36 |
| 550-600 lb | 573 lb | 13 | $200.00 | $290.00 | $256.48 |
| 550-600 lb | 550 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 568 lb | 44 | $275.00 | $350.00 | $314.27 |
| 600-650 lb | 618 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 617 lb | 8 | $225.00 | $290.00 | $252.58 |
| 600-650 lb | 623 lb | 34 | $245.00 | $325.00 | $300.04 |
| 650-700 lb | 668 lb | 6 | $200.00 | $260.00 | $236.64 |
| 650-700 lb | 665 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 674 lb | 13 | $230.00 | $310.00 | $273.88 |
| 700-750 lb | 724 lb | 13 | $235.00 | $310.00 | $283.73 |
| 750-800 lb | 788 lb | 3 | $205.00 | $220.00 | $213.98 |
| 750-800 lb | 773 lb | 9 | $225.00 | $272.50 | $248.33 |
| 800-850 lb | 817 lb | 2 | $220.00 | $260.00 | $240.12 |
| 850-900 lb | 895 lb | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 860 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 938 lb | 2 | $208.00 | $212.00 | $209.98 |
| 950-1000 lb | 995 lb | 2 | $225.00 | $239.00 | $232.00 |
North Carolina Feeder Dairy Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250-300 lb | 285 lb | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 345 lb | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 485 lb | 1 | $152.00 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 623 lb | 2 | $125.00 | $182.00 | $153.84 |
North Carolina Feeder Dairy Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 310 lb | 1 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 365 lb | 1 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 420 lb | 1 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 4 | $150.00 | $320.00 | $267.04 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 7 | $280.00 | $340.00 | $309.67 |
| 600-650 lb | 618 lb | 2 | $220.00 | $280.00 | $250.61 |
| 650-700 lb | 666 lb | 4 | $215.00 | $295.00 | $246.95 |
| 700-750 lb | 703 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $285.00 | $267.44 |
| 750-800 lb | 775 lb | 2 | $180.00 | $250.00 | $215.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 820 lb | 2 | $260.00 | $275.00 | $267.55 |
| 900-950 lb | 913 lb | 3 | $182.00 | $197.00 | $190.32 |
North Carolina Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1446 lb | 7 | $180.00 | $235.00 | $203.13 |
| N/A | 1554 lb | 28 | $160.00 | $199.00 | $177.98 |
| N/A | 1280 lb | 8 | $136.00 | $160.00 | $151.51 |
North Carolina Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 920 lb | 29 | $85.00 | $136.00 | $113.17 |
| N/A | 1220 lb | 25 | $110.00 | $142.00 | $133.10 |
| N/A | 860 lb | 1 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| N/A | 1159 lb | 65 | $110.00 | $143.00 | $133.99 |
| N/A | 1355 lb | 4 | $145.00 | $158.00 | $150.59 |
| N/A | 1105 lb | 2 | $100.00 | $108.00 | $103.44 |
| N/A | 1117 lb | 3 | $144.00 | $147.00 | $145.16 |
| N/A | 1187 lb | 7 | $159.00 | $189.00 | $171.89 |
| N/A | 1284 lb | 100 | $124.00 | $164.00 | $147.29 |
| N/A | 1576 lb | 22 | $125.00 | $162.50 | $140.62 |
North Carolina Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 655 lb | 1 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1040 lb | 1 | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1200 lb | 1 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1250 lb | 1 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 |
| Medium and Large | 943 lb | 4 | $1,550.00 | $4,700.00 | $3,191.58 |
| Medium and Large | 1150 lb | 2 | $2,500.00 | $2,850.00 | $2,675.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1030 lb | 1 | $3,550.00 | $3,550.00 | $3,550.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1295 lb | 1 | $3,450.00 | $3,450.00 | $3,450.00 |
| Small | 575 lb | 1 | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1094 lb | 4 | $1,650.00 | $3,550.00 | $2,950.97 |
| Medium | 900 lb | 1 | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Small and Medium | 895 lb | 1 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Medium | 700 lb | 1 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 |
| Medium and Large | 950 lb | 4 | $2,500.00 | $3,400.00 | $2,962.43 |
North Carolina Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1095 lb | 2 | $2,650.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,674.77 |
| Medium and Large | 1188 lb | 2 | $2,400.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,449.89 |
| Medium and Large | 1110 lb | 1 | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 | $2,025.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1194 lb | 15 | $1,700.00 | $4,600.00 | $4,023.21 |
| Medium and Large | 1003 lb | 2 | $2,300.00 | $2,450.00 | $2,375.94 |
| Medium and Large | 1146 lb | 8 | $1,250.00 | $3,800.00 | $2,395.01 |
| Medium and Large | 1170 lb | 1 | $2,050.00 | $2,050.00 | $2,050.00 |
Auction volume
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North Carolina auctions reported 1,638 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 1,592 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 3,784 head a year ago@endif.
North Carolina cattle markets
North Carolina's beef cattle industry is based mainly on cow-calf operations, particularly in the Piedmont, foothills, mountains, and parts of the Coastal Plain. Producers commonly use pasture and stored forage to raise calves that move to stocker operators, feedlots, or buyers in nearby southeastern and Midwestern markets. Fall is a key marketing period as spring-born calves are weaned, and spring sales also occur for replacement and breeding cattle. Livestock markets in the western Piedmont and foothill regions are longstanding gathering places for the state's cattle trade.
North Carolina cattle market commentary
Compared to last week, Feeder Steers 400-600 lbs sold 10.00-12.00 higher, Feeder Heifers 400-600 lbs traded 10.00-20.00 higher, Feeder Bulls sold 8.00-11.00 higher. Slaughter Cows sold mostly 7.00-10.00 lower with Slaughter Bulls selling 4.00 higher.
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 North Carolina, 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_2091, published Sep 7, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
North Carolina cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in North Carolina right now?
Feeder steer prices in North Carolina ran from about $150 to $530 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $159 to $535 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 12, 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 North Carolina 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 20, 2026.
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