Feeder steers
$175 to $532
North Carolina Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in North Carolina ran from about $175 to $532 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $153 to $500 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Oct 31, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$153 to $500
Auction receipts
2,624 head
Week ending
Oct 31, 2026
North Carolina Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 240 lb | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 205 lb | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 275 lb | 1 | $532.00 | $532.00 | $532.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 285 lb | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 322 lb | 5 | $420.00 | $500.00 | $465.92 |
| 300-350 lb | 320 lb | 2 | $340.00 | $365.00 | $352.70 |
| 350-400 lb | 379 lb | 4 | $250.00 | $395.00 | $342.08 |
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 15 | $355.00 | $480.00 | $419.54 |
| 350-400 lb | 388 lb | 3 | $300.00 | $440.00 | $384.87 |
| 400-450 lb | 410 lb | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 16 | $352.50 | $472.50 | $411.03 |
| 400-450 lb | 404 lb | 2 | $330.00 | $335.00 | $332.48 |
| 400-450 lb | 440 lb | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 435 lb | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 408 lb | 4 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 471 lb | 24 | $355.00 | $455.00 | $413.64 |
| 450-500 lb | 475 lb | 4 | $300.00 | $325.00 | $310.07 |
| 450-500 lb | 471 lb | 5 | $300.00 | $395.00 | $347.46 |
| 450-500 lb | 488 lb | 2 | $365.00 | $370.00 | $367.54 |
| 450-500 lb | 467 lb | 5 | $242.00 | $290.00 | $262.04 |
| 450-500 lb | 466 lb | 6 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 503 lb | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 33 | $342.50 | $409.00 | $373.68 |
| 500-550 lb | 530 lb | 2 | $340.00 | $350.00 | $345.09 |
| 500-550 lb | 506 lb | 6 | $400.00 | $403.00 | $402.50 |
| 500-550 lb | 530 lb | 2 | $245.00 | $280.00 | $262.17 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 2 | $300.00 | $335.00 | $317.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 566 lb | 20 | $396.00 | $396.00 | $396.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 575 lb | 2 | $200.00 | $245.00 | $222.30 |
| 550-600 lb | 563 lb | 4 | $275.00 | $324.00 | $303.75 |
| 550-600 lb | 572 lb | 36 | $320.00 | $385.00 | $349.53 |
| 600-650 lb | 605 lb | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 610 lb | 1 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 628 lb | 2 | $280.00 | $290.00 | $285.02 |
| 600-650 lb | 635 lb | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 625 lb | 23 | $310.00 | $360.00 | $342.39 |
| 650-700 lb | 685 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 690 lb | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 669 lb | 5 | $333.00 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 685 lb | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 668 lb | 30 | $270.00 | $337.00 | $315.33 |
| 650-700 lb | 690 lb | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 700 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 726 lb | 26 | $275.00 | $330.00 | $310.32 |
| 700-750 lb | 720 lb | 2 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 758 lb | 2 | $307.00 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 750 lb | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 813 lb | 2 | $210.00 | $255.00 | $232.71 |
| 800-850 lb | 835 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 828 lb | 9 | $235.00 | $310.00 | $281.87 |
| 850-900 lb | 869 lb | 9 | $265.00 | $315.00 | $286.65 |
| 900-950 lb | 918 lb | 5 | $240.00 | $285.00 | $266.62 |
| 900-950 lb | 930 lb | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 950-1000 lb | 979 lb | 4 | $259.00 | $275.00 | $271.06 |
North Carolina Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150-200 lb | 180 lb | 2 | $340.00 | $385.00 | $361.75 |
| 200-250 lb | 216 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 225 lb | 15 | $370.00 | $500.00 | $428.35 |
| 200-250 lb | 240 lb | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 213 lb | 2 | $350.00 | $380.00 | $365.92 |
| 200-250 lb | 220 lb | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 268 lb | 2 | $330.00 | $350.00 | $340.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 279 lb | 29 | $362.50 | $470.00 | $417.08 |
| 250-300 lb | 290 lb | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 256 lb | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 278 lb | 8 | $320.00 | $360.00 | $344.27 |
| 250-300 lb | 262 lb | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 295 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $280.00 | $265.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 329 lb | 8 | $205.00 | $285.00 | $246.99 |
| 300-350 lb | 338 lb | 3 | $330.00 | $350.00 | $336.50 |
| 300-350 lb | 330 lb | 5 | $230.00 | $360.00 | $314.88 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 2 | $315.00 | $375.00 | $345.46 |
| 300-350 lb | 327 lb | 4 | $300.00 | $390.00 | $365.07 |
| 300-350 lb | 327 lb | 47 | $320.00 | $459.00 | $396.03 |
| 300-350 lb | 333 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $270.00 | $259.55 |
| 300-350 lb | 319 lb | 2 | $215.00 | $220.00 | $217.43 |
| 350-400 lb | 370 lb | 6 | $320.00 | $397.50 | $359.53 |
| 350-400 lb | 372 lb | 60 | $330.00 | $420.00 | $379.46 |
| 350-400 lb | 365 lb | 15 | $250.00 | $355.00 | $318.23 |
| 350-400 lb | 385 lb | 1 | $335.00 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 377 lb | 3 | $345.00 | $350.00 | $346.55 |
| 350-400 lb | 378 lb | 8 | $210.00 | $280.00 | $253.66 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 84 | $320.00 | $395.00 | $359.21 |
| 400-450 lb | 400 lb | 5 | $410.00 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 400 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 415 lb | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 19 | $205.00 | $320.00 | $295.26 |
| 400-450 lb | 435 lb | 2 | $330.00 | $350.00 | $339.89 |
| 400-450 lb | 437 lb | 9 | $220.00 | $275.00 | $262.77 |
| 400-450 lb | 431 lb | 5 | $360.00 | $377.00 | $372.10 |
| 450-500 lb | 454 lb | 12 | $360.00 | $365.00 | $360.44 |
| 450-500 lb | 464 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 463 lb | 12 | $275.00 | $315.00 | $292.81 |
| 450-500 lb | 486 lb | 5 | $295.00 | $320.00 | $308.98 |
| 450-500 lb | 481 lb | 12 | $190.00 | $260.00 | $238.93 |
| 450-500 lb | 468 lb | 71 | $270.00 | $375.00 | $340.98 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 3 | $300.00 | $335.00 | $321.68 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 4 | $220.00 | $280.00 | $265.11 |
| 500-550 lb | 521 lb | 6 | $210.00 | $257.00 | $227.59 |
| 500-550 lb | 519 lb | 112 | $300.00 | $365.00 | $329.39 |
| 500-550 lb | 524 lb | 14 | $237.00 | $295.00 | $271.71 |
| 500-550 lb | 538 lb | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 533 lb | 2 | $285.00 | $287.00 | $286.02 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 7 | $270.00 | $310.00 | $292.99 |
| 550-600 lb | 560 lb | 12 | $270.00 | $325.00 | $316.25 |
| 550-600 lb | 577 lb | 10 | $200.00 | $295.00 | $257.68 |
| 550-600 lb | 578 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $275.00 | $262.77 |
| 550-600 lb | 574 lb | 76 | $277.00 | $395.00 | $316.14 |
| 550-600 lb | 569 lb | 5 | $220.00 | $250.00 | $233.99 |
| 550-600 lb | 557 lb | 9 | $330.00 | $348.00 | $340.29 |
| 550-600 lb | 585 lb | 2 | $255.00 | $277.50 | $266.15 |
| 550-600 lb | 564 lb | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 631 lb | 5 | $250.00 | $280.00 | $264.95 |
| 600-650 lb | 615 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 608 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 622 lb | 56 | $270.00 | $345.00 | $301.67 |
| 600-650 lb | 608 lb | 3 | $275.00 | $280.00 | $278.34 |
| 600-650 lb | 628 lb | 2 | $205.00 | $225.00 | $214.96 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 668 lb | 10 | $200.00 | $259.00 | $233.68 |
| 650-700 lb | 682 lb | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 675 lb | 5 | $160.00 | $200.00 | $178.92 |
| 650-700 lb | 670 lb | 34 | $270.00 | $335.00 | $286.18 |
| 650-700 lb | 669 lb | 4 | $314.00 | $314.00 | $314.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 721 lb | 4 | $160.00 | $179.00 | $170.36 |
| 700-750 lb | 722 lb | 27 | $227.00 | $320.00 | $278.75 |
| 700-750 lb | 725 lb | 2 | $205.00 | $225.00 | $215.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 779 lb | 10 | $250.00 | $305.00 | $275.96 |
| 750-800 lb | 763 lb | 2 | $200.00 | $229.00 | $214.26 |
| 800-850 lb | 806 lb | 4 | $200.00 | $220.00 | $208.79 |
| 800-850 lb | 823 lb | 11 | $210.00 | $280.00 | $242.98 |
| 850-900 lb | 870 lb | 3 | $152.50 | $180.00 | $162.39 |
| 850-900 lb | 895 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 880 lb | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 935 lb | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 932 lb | 3 | $205.00 | $235.00 | $219.89 |
| 950-1000 lb | 995 lb | 3 | $170.00 | $214.00 | $194.67 |
North Carolina Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 228 lb | 2 | $490.00 | $500.00 | $494.95 |
| 200-250 lb | 227 lb | 20 | $400.00 | $555.00 | $495.54 |
| 200-250 lb | 216 lb | 1 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 200 lb | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 288 lb | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 286 lb | 24 | $410.00 | $535.00 | $480.89 |
| 250-300 lb | 275 lb | 3 | $235.00 | $350.00 | $287.12 |
| 250-300 lb | 278 lb | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 274 lb | 9 | $330.00 | $420.00 | $388.70 |
| 250-300 lb | 254 lb | 2 | $340.00 | $350.00 | $344.92 |
| 300-350 lb | 336 lb | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 328 lb | 6 | $255.00 | $320.00 | $288.03 |
| 300-350 lb | 326 lb | 3 | $335.00 | $370.00 | $348.20 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 7 | $340.00 | $450.00 | $370.75 |
| 300-350 lb | 324 lb | 9 | $350.00 | $410.00 | $377.93 |
| 300-350 lb | 327 lb | 54 | $355.00 | $500.00 | $448.58 |
| 350-400 lb | 378 lb | 7 | $315.00 | $425.00 | $366.19 |
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 81 | $340.00 | $487.00 | $433.57 |
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 8 | $320.00 | $465.00 | $382.66 |
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 369 lb | 13 | $335.00 | $400.00 | $369.92 |
| 350-400 lb | 372 lb | 6 | $245.00 | $300.00 | $263.42 |
| 350-400 lb | 365 lb | 2 | $370.00 | $375.00 | $372.47 |
| 400-450 lb | 400 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 400 lb | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 421 lb | 94 | $350.00 | $452.50 | $405.24 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 5 | $240.00 | $320.00 | $282.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 438 lb | 10 | $330.00 | $408.00 | $388.93 |
| 400-450 lb | 432 lb | 2 | $180.00 | $220.00 | $200.19 |
| 400-450 lb | 427 lb | 20 | $300.00 | $380.00 | $337.45 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 4 | $300.00 | $380.00 | $341.76 |
| 400-450 lb | 430 lb | 5 | $330.00 | $345.00 | $337.10 |
| 450-500 lb | 470 lb | 86 | $320.00 | $445.00 | $383.67 |
| 450-500 lb | 460 lb | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 476 lb | 7 | $250.00 | $280.00 | $265.80 |
| 450-500 lb | 469 lb | 5 | $285.00 | $395.00 | $360.80 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 29 | $230.00 | $360.00 | $325.69 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 6 | $300.00 | $429.00 | $368.34 |
| 450-500 lb | 482 lb | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 523 lb | 9 | $295.00 | $369.00 | $331.97 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 9 | $300.00 | $375.00 | $355.93 |
| 500-550 lb | 500 lb | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 525 lb | 12 | $205.00 | $275.00 | $245.98 |
| 500-550 lb | 526 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 523 lb | 109 | $300.00 | $412.50 | $359.51 |
| 500-550 lb | 519 lb | 18 | $270.00 | $340.00 | $301.56 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 574 lb | 13 | $250.00 | $352.00 | $310.98 |
| 550-600 lb | 573 lb | 13 | $250.00 | $310.00 | $284.21 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 94 | $287.00 | $377.50 | $341.69 |
| 550-600 lb | 577 lb | 7 | $180.00 | $250.00 | $209.54 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 4 | $250.00 | $295.00 | $265.84 |
| 600-650 lb | 622 lb | 2 | $275.00 | $300.00 | $287.17 |
| 600-650 lb | 618 lb | 72 | $255.00 | $360.00 | $322.27 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 1 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 625 lb | 2 | $275.00 | $285.00 | $280.08 |
| 600-650 lb | 616 lb | 7 | $170.00 | $280.00 | $251.50 |
| 600-650 lb | 640 lb | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 626 lb | 5 | $195.00 | $230.00 | $213.95 |
| 600-650 lb | 602 lb | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 684 lb | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 667 lb | 7 | $215.00 | $270.00 | $243.71 |
| 650-700 lb | 691 lb | 5 | $250.00 | $282.00 | $266.88 |
| 650-700 lb | 668 lb | 5 | $200.00 | $235.00 | $215.07 |
| 650-700 lb | 695 lb | 1 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 664 lb | 58 | $247.50 | $340.00 | $292.04 |
| 700-750 lb | 719 lb | 12 | $170.00 | $250.00 | $228.23 |
| 700-750 lb | 713 lb | 2 | $185.00 | $245.00 | $214.68 |
| 700-750 lb | 718 lb | 2 | $175.00 | $185.00 | $179.88 |
| 700-750 lb | 717 lb | 25 | $230.00 | $310.00 | $279.93 |
| 750-800 lb | 766 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 754 lb | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 771 lb | 8 | $170.00 | $220.00 | $196.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 771 lb | 18 | $220.00 | $310.00 | $270.84 |
| 800-850 lb | 833 lb | 2 | $170.00 | $225.00 | $197.25 |
| 800-850 lb | 848 lb | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 827 lb | 13 | $195.00 | $275.00 | $237.07 |
| 850-900 lb | 874 lb | 12 | $195.00 | $275.00 | $226.71 |
| 850-900 lb | 868 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 885 lb | 2 | $170.00 | $190.00 | $179.94 |
| 900-950 lb | 900 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 919 lb | 6 | $200.00 | $240.00 | $218.08 |
| 950-1000 lb | 995 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 950-1000 lb | 973 lb | 13 | $170.00 | $239.00 | $213.49 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1024 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
North Carolina Feeder Beef/Dairy Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
North Carolina Feeder Dairy Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450-500 lb | 495 lb | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 518 lb | 3 | $165.00 | $195.00 | $181.69 |
| 550-600 lb | 550 lb | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 618 lb | 2 | $175.00 | $185.00 | $179.94 |
| 650-700 lb | 685 lb | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
North Carolina Feeder Dairy Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350-400 lb | 365 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 485 lb | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 1 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
North Carolina Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1660 lb | 50 | $145.00 | $177.00 | $163.83 |
| N/A | 1540 lb | 18 | $133.00 | $165.00 | $147.82 |
| N/A | 1735 lb | 7 | $152.00 | $184.00 | $173.01 |
| N/A | 2410 lb | 1 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
North Carolina Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1284 lb | 130 | $115.00 | $145.00 | $131.47 |
| N/A | 1135 lb | 8 | $140.00 | $185.00 | $150.88 |
| N/A | 1420 lb | 1 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| N/A | 1138 lb | 13 | $128.00 | $200.00 | $133.96 |
| N/A | 975 lb | 2 | $60.00 | $90.00 | $73.62 |
| N/A | 1125 lb | 116 | $100.00 | $132.00 | $118.37 |
| N/A | 1197 lb | 42 | $100.00 | $126.00 | $115.76 |
| N/A | 1533 lb | 61 | $110.00 | $136.00 | $123.68 |
| N/A | 1466 lb | 4 | $107.00 | $115.00 | $110.67 |
| N/A | 979 lb | 36 | $80.00 | $110.00 | $95.66 |
| N/A | 1101 lb | 9 | $55.00 | $100.00 | $90.82 |
North Carolina Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 915 lb | 10 | $2,250.00 | $3,600.00 | $2,799.21 |
| Medium and Large | 1143 lb | 2 | $1,650.00 | $2,100.00 | $1,883.46 |
| Medium and Large | 1210 lb | 3 | $2,500.00 | $3,100.00 | $2,768.04 |
| Medium and Large | 1010 lb | 1 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 |
| Medium and Large | 790 lb | 1 | $2,675.00 | $2,675.00 | $2,675.00 |
| Medium and Large | 960 lb | 10 | $2,000.00 | $3,050.00 | $2,636.74 |
| Medium and Large | 1037 lb | 6 | $1,500.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,398.86 |
North Carolina Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 780 lb | 1 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1345 lb | 6 | $1,550.00 | $2,650.00 | $2,394.08 |
| Medium and Large | 1210 lb | 3 | $1,300.00 | $2,850.00 | $2,316.94 |
| Medium and Large | 1185 lb | 3 | $1,475.00 | $1,600.00 | $1,543.42 |
| Medium and Large | 1069 lb | 11 | $1,200.00 | $2,650.00 | $1,905.48 |
| Medium and Large | 1010 lb | 1 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1248 lb | 3 | $2,050.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,387.45 |
| Medium and Large | 1065 lb | 9 | $1,025.00 | $2,350.00 | $1,926.40 |
| Medium and Large | 1198 lb | 2 | $2,150.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,445.09 |
| Medium and Large | 1137 lb | 3 | $1,450.00 | $2,000.00 | $1,765.54 |
| Medium and Large | 1058 lb | 2 | $2,200.00 | $2,975.00 | $2,615.90 |
| Medium | 900 lb | 1 | $1,625.00 | $1,625.00 | $1,625.00 |
| Small | 860 lb | 1 | $975.00 | $975.00 | $975.00 |
North Carolina Bred Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small and Medium | 750 lb | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Auction volume
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North Carolina auctions reported 2,624 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 2,797 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 2,700 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 under 600lbs sold unevenly steady with instances of 5.00 higher to 5.00 lower, with Steers over 600lbs selling 7.00-10.00 higher; Feeder Heifers under 600lbs sold steady to 7.00 higher, with Heifers over 600lbs selling mostly steady with a firm undertone; Feeder Bulls under 600lbs sold 7.00-10.00 higher, with Bulls over 600lbs selling unevenly steady with instances of 7.00 higher to 6.00 lower; Slaughter Cows sold 2.00-6.00 lower, with Slaughter Bulls selling mostly steady although a weak undertone was noted. Demand overall was moderate on a moderate supply of average quality cattle.
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 Oct 26, 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 $175 to $532 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $153 to $500 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Oct 31, 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 Nov 4, 2026.
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