Feeder steers
$296 to $640
North Dakota Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in North Dakota ran from about $296 to $640 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $265 to $560 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
$265 to $560
Auction receipts
9,978 head
Week ending
Oct 31, 2026
North Dakota Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 328 lb | 35 | $560.00 | $640.00 | $591.20 |
| 300-350 lb | 333 lb | 5 | $520.00 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 377 lb | 151 | $502.50 | $612.00 | $562.91 |
| 350-400 lb | 367 lb | 8 | $557.00 | $557.00 | $557.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 367 lb | 6 | $545.00 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 429 lb | 274 | $460.00 | $552.50 | $516.25 |
| 400-450 lb | 427 lb | 71 | $473.00 | $517.50 | $493.63 |
| 400-450 lb | 446 lb | 10 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 489 lb | 21 | $447.00 | $455.00 | $450.48 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 570 | $428.00 | $530.50 | $496.52 |
| 450-500 lb | 454 lb | 42 | $510.00 | $515.00 | $511.79 |
| 500-550 lb | 527 lb | 1076 | $422.50 | $487.50 | $460.22 |
| 500-550 lb | 537 lb | 25 | $382.50 | $415.00 | $399.61 |
| 550-600 lb | 559 lb | 7 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 574 lb | 902 | $409.00 | $459.00 | $441.89 |
| 600-650 lb | 604 lb | 8 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 625 lb | 1020 | $383.00 | $443.00 | $415.76 |
| 650-700 lb | 696 lb | 21 | $335.00 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 675 lb | 323 | $365.00 | $410.00 | $396.73 |
| 700-750 lb | 718 lb | 240 | $356.00 | $405.00 | $392.75 |
| 700-750 lb | 749 lb | 6 | $335.00 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 731 lb | 11 | $300.00 | $325.00 | $313.49 |
| 750-800 lb | 764 lb | 156 | $328.00 | $391.00 | $377.30 |
| 800-850 lb | 811 lb | 21 | $346.00 | $347.50 | $346.50 |
| 900-950 lb | 946 lb | 10 | $323.00 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| 950-1000 lb | 976 lb | 11 | $305.00 | $305.00 | $305.00 |
| 1050-1100 lb | 1060 lb | 8 | $295.50 | $295.50 | $295.50 |
North Dakota Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 337 lb | 66 | $470.00 | $560.00 | $529.44 |
| 350-400 lb | 374 lb | 128 | $455.00 | $524.00 | $493.60 |
| 350-400 lb | 359 lb | 11 | $522.50 | $522.50 | $522.50 |
| 400-450 lb | 413 lb | 14 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 362 | $410.00 | $505.00 | $468.12 |
| 450-500 lb | 488 lb | 57 | $380.00 | $425.00 | $408.37 |
| 450-500 lb | 471 lb | 459 | $370.00 | $472.50 | $436.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 469 lb | 11 | $362.00 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 533 lb | 18 | $357.50 | $398.00 | $378.15 |
| 500-550 lb | 506 lb | 30 | $445.00 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 517 lb | 770 | $380.00 | $449.00 | $414.51 |
| 550-600 lb | 575 lb | 61 | $315.00 | $370.00 | $339.72 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 497 | $362.50 | $409.00 | $394.03 |
| 550-600 lb | 581 lb | 88 | $451.50 | $451.50 | $451.50 |
| 600-650 lb | 628 lb | 206 | $325.00 | $378.00 | $357.94 |
| 600-650 lb | 628 lb | 19 | $327.50 | $333.00 | $328.91 |
| 650-700 lb | 686 lb | 37 | $349.00 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 749 lb | 7 | $292.00 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 711 lb | 71 | $300.00 | $349.50 | $343.95 |
| 750-800 lb | 783 lb | 17 | $315.00 | $330.00 | $323.11 |
| 800-850 lb | 817 lb | 23 | $320.00 | $335.00 | $325.92 |
| 800-850 lb | 827 lb | 6 | $312.50 | $312.50 | $312.50 |
| 850-900 lb | 883 lb | 21 | $290.00 | $295.00 | $293.08 |
| 900-950 lb | 913 lb | 186 | $299.00 | $325.50 | $316.68 |
| 950-1000 lb | 981 lb | 36 | $296.00 | $310.00 | $299.57 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1031 lb | 25 | $280.00 | $289.00 | $287.10 |
| 1050-1100 lb | 1056 lb | 52 | $265.00 | $287.00 | $283.08 |
North Dakota Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400-450 lb | 405 lb | 4 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 526 lb | 25 | $370.00 | $425.00 | $395.51 |
| 600-650 lb | 647 lb | 9 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 662 lb | 17 | $270.00 | $300.00 | $278.74 |
Auction volume
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North Dakota auctions reported 9,978 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 7,654 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 7,446 head a year ago@endif.
North Dakota cattle markets
North Dakota is a major Northern Plains cow-calf state, with much of its cattle production located in the western and central grassland regions. Calves commonly move from ranches through local sale barns and direct channels to backgrounding and feedlot operations in the region and beyond. Spring calving is widespread, and the main run of weaned calves typically comes in the fall after grazing season.
North Dakota cattle market commentary
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves mostly 6.00 to 10.00 higher. Very good demand for steer and heifer calves as more cattle feeders and yearling operators are ready to take on stock and buying these good light weight, light fleshed calves when they are available.
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 Dakota, 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_2100, published Oct 26, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
North Dakota cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in North Dakota right now?
Feeder steer prices in North Dakota ran from about $296 to $640 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $265 to $560 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 Dakota 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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