Feeder steers
$317 to $610
North Dakota Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in North Dakota ran from about $317 to $610 per cwt, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $319 to $538 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending May 23, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$319 to $538
Auction receipts
1,787 head
Week ending
May 23, 2026
North Dakota Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 345 lb | 3 | $585.00 | $585.00 | $585.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 352 lb | 8 | $582.50 | $610.00 | $592.83 |
| 400-450 lb | 444 lb | 24 | $550.00 | $576.00 | $565.62 |
| 450-500 lb | 472 lb | 8 | $565.00 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 526 lb | 79 | $496.00 | $550.00 | $523.44 |
| 550-600 lb | 570 lb | 54 | $481.00 | $517.50 | $502.40 |
| 550-600 lb | 556 lb | 8 | $465.00 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 620 lb | 89 | $434.00 | $475.00 | $457.43 |
| 650-700 lb | 669 lb | 4 | $434.00 | $434.00 | $434.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 712 lb | 129 | $387.00 | $430.00 | $417.25 |
| 750-800 lb | 759 lb | 10 | $371.00 | $385.00 | $380.76 |
| 800-850 lb | 822 lb | 5 | $362.00 | $362.00 | $362.00 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1022 lb | 6 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 1050-1100 lb | 1054 lb | 5 | $317.00 | $317.00 | $317.00 |
North Dakota Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 6 | $537.50 | $537.50 | $537.50 |
| 400-450 lb | 420 lb | 3 | $515.00 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 39 | $491.00 | $520.00 | $509.10 |
| 450-500 lb | 453 lb | 34 | $521.00 | $521.00 | $521.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 69 | $440.00 | $487.50 | $467.33 |
| 550-600 lb | 584 lb | 24 | $428.00 | $432.50 | $430.74 |
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 66 | $463.00 | $463.00 | $463.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 628 lb | 131 | $410.00 | $446.00 | $422.68 |
| 650-700 lb | 665 lb | 40 | $382.00 | $402.00 | $397.37 |
| 650-700 lb | 680 lb | 46 | $396.00 | $430.00 | $423.99 |
| 700-750 lb | 718 lb | 95 | $367.00 | $379.00 | $376.13 |
| 700-750 lb | 728 lb | 54 | $372.00 | $400.00 | $392.97 |
| 750-800 lb | 797 lb | 10 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 812 lb | 6 | $346.00 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 870 lb | 9 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 950-1000 lb | 986 lb | 6 | $319.00 | $319.00 | $319.00 |
Auction volume
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North Dakota auctions reported 1,787 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 6,171 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 0 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
Only 1 reported auction this week, no reported auctions a week ago to offer a comparison. Very good demand for all weights of steers and heifers, however the best demand remains centered on light cattle to go to grass, and for replacement quality heifers. Lower cash fed cattle market, 258.00-261.00, and a CME cattle futures complex falling sharply has cattle feeders feeling more apprehensive about the road ahead.
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 May 18, 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 $317 to $610 per cwt, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $319 to $538 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending May 23, 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 Aug 4, 2026.
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