Pennsylvania Cattle Auction Prices

These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).

Pennsylvania Slaughter Steers prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1855 lb	3	$219.00	$228.00	$223.96
N/A	1887 lb	5	$221.00	$227.00	$223.17
N/A	1983 lb	2	$210.00	$210.00	$210.00
N/A	1561 lb	15	$202.50	$217.50	$213.73
N/A	1518 lb	101	$194.00	$229.00	$223.61
N/A	1598 lb	194	$219.00	$242.00	$232.55
N/A	1579 lb	83	$225.00	$247.50	$237.04

Pennsylvania Slaughter Heifers prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1421 lb	58	$210.00	$241.00	$231.02
N/A	1509 lb	17	$224.00	$244.00	$234.96
N/A	1388 lb	10	$211.00	$224.00	$219.03

Pennsylvania Slaughter Bulls prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1496 lb	11	$215.00	$230.00	$223.13
N/A	1659 lb	10	$140.00	$192.50	$170.20
N/A	1619 lb	30	$185.00	$225.00	$196.49

Pennsylvania Slaughter Cows prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1602 lb	20	$172.00	$195.00	$185.75
N/A	1240 lb	5	$175.00	$190.00	$183.77
N/A	1420 lb	1	$141.00	$141.00	$141.00
N/A	1038 lb	2	$162.00	$172.50	$166.96
N/A	1040 lb	4	$149.00	$160.00	$155.00
N/A	1316 lb	16	$158.00	$177.50	$168.86

Pennsylvania Slaughter Beef/Dairy Heifers prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1480 lb	3	$225.00	$232.00	$229.28

Pennsylvania Slaughter Beef/Dairy Steers prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1625 lb	1	$228.00	$228.00	$228.00
N/A	1660 lb	3	$205.00	$212.00	$208.63
N/A	1380 lb	1	$171.00	$171.00	$171.00

Pennsylvania Slaughter Dairy Bulls prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1655 lb	2	$160.00	$160.00	$160.00
N/A	1775 lb	10	$175.00	$205.00	$190.21

Pennsylvania Slaughter Dairy Cows prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1423 lb	49	$150.00	$159.00	$154.63
N/A	1748 lb	5	$175.00	$185.00	$178.37
N/A	1447 lb	16	$162.00	$195.00	$170.83
N/A	1296 lb	54	$105.00	$122.50	$113.44
N/A	1337 lb	136	$110.00	$152.50	$140.98
N/A	1313 lb	69	$90.00	$135.00	$126.83
N/A	1755 lb	7	$150.00	$162.50	$157.13
N/A	1669 lb	103	$162.00	$188.00	$173.74
N/A	1389 lb	8	$140.00	$142.50	$140.98
N/A	1473 lb	119	$132.00	$170.00	$159.80

Pennsylvania Slaughter Dairy Heifers prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1261 lb	21	$172.50	$197.50	$183.01
N/A	1391 lb	4	$187.00	$197.50	$193.64
N/A	1396 lb	4	$182.00	$198.00	$187.89

Pennsylvania Slaughter Dairy Steers prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
N/A	1633 lb	5	$195.00	$200.00	$197.03
N/A	1558 lb	16	$190.00	$222.00	$202.96

Pennsylvania Heifers prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
60-70 lb	68 lb	1	$350.00	$350.00	$350.00
70-80 lb	74 lb	4	$1,525.00	$1,700.00	$1,603.14
70-80 lb	70 lb	1	$1,675.00	$1,675.00	$1,675.00
70-80 lb	76 lb	1	$900.00	$900.00	$900.00
80-90 lb	83 lb	13	$870.00	$1,375.00	$1,115.28
80-90 lb	83 lb	17	$1,350.00	$1,650.00	$1,507.95
90-100 lb	92 lb	1	$990.00	$990.00	$990.00
90-100 lb	93 lb	30	$1,200.00	$1,550.00	$1,384.01
90-100 lb	95 lb	1	$900.00	$900.00	$900.00
100-110 lb	102 lb	15	$1,300.00	$1,380.00	$1,342.12
100-110 lb	103 lb	3	$900.00	$1,150.00	$1,048.87
110-120 lb	110 lb	1	$1,200.00	$1,200.00	$1,200.00
110-120 lb	115 lb	2	$1,000.00	$1,174.00	$1,087.00
120-130 lb	123 lb	2	$1,050.00	$1,100.00	$1,074.49

Pennsylvania Bulls prices

Weight	Avg wt	Head	Low	High	Avg (per cwt)
50-60 lb	55 lb	1	$550.00	$550.00	$550.00
50-60 lb	54 lb	2	$190.00	$220.00	$205.56
60-70 lb	68 lb	1	$190.00	$190.00	$190.00
60-70 lb	60 lb	3	$150.00	$250.00	$208.33
60-70 lb	64 lb	5	$475.00	$800.00	$627.34
60-70 lb	64 lb	5	$1,000.00	$1,300.00	$1,137.50
60-70 lb	65 lb	1	$650.00	$650.00	$650.00
60-70 lb	63 lb	6	$1,500.00	$1,800.00	$1,613.16
70-80 lb	74 lb	18	$1,450.00	$1,750.00	$1,585.28
70-80 lb	75 lb	4	$240.00	$475.00	$352.97
70-80 lb	72 lb	3	$150.00	$350.00	$236.05
70-80 lb	73 lb	9	$775.00	$950.00	$863.36
70-80 lb	73 lb	20	$1,000.00	$1,200.00	$1,084.98
70-80 lb	74 lb	6	$400.00	$600.00	$479.49
80-90 lb	84 lb	1	$280.00	$280.00	$280.00
80-90 lb	85 lb	2	$175.00	$300.00	$237.50
80-90 lb	83 lb	11	$300.00	$900.00	$622.55
80-90 lb	84 lb	75	$900.00	$1,250.00	$1,072.03
80-90 lb	84 lb	35	$700.00	$1,130.00	$935.37
80-90 lb	83 lb	54	$1,245.00	$1,850.00	$1,560.47
80-90 lb	83 lb	18	$900.00	$1,560.00	$1,324.06
80-90 lb	85 lb	4	$1,000.00	$1,200.00	$1,048.24
90-100 lb	93 lb	127	$900.00	$1,450.00	$1,052.55
90-100 lb	93 lb	86	$1,200.00	$1,725.00	$1,490.03
90-100 lb	95 lb	3	$500.00	$600.00	$533.80
90-100 lb	95 lb	16	$1,000.00	$1,390.00	$1,274.60
90-100 lb	93 lb	75	$600.00	$1,080.00	$924.21
100-110 lb	102 lb	56	$900.00	$1,350.00	$1,037.38
100-110 lb	102 lb	79	$1,150.00	$1,575.00	$1,395.12
100-110 lb	102 lb	73	$700.00	$1,000.00	$926.49
100-110 lb	100 lb	1	$475.00	$475.00	$475.00
100-110 lb	103 lb	19	$800.00	$1,390.00	$1,245.20
110-120 lb	112 lb	35	$700.00	$960.00	$883.80
110-120 lb	111 lb	17	$1,250.00	$1,400.00	$1,346.31
110-120 lb	113 lb	18	$840.00	$1,300.00	$997.21
110-120 lb	112 lb	5	$1,040.00	$1,200.00	$1,136.77
120-130 lb	122 lb	6	$775.00	$850.00	$820.72
120-130 lb	120 lb	1	$875.00	$875.00	$875.00
120-130 lb	123 lb	6	$1,150.00	$1,250.00	$1,191.33

Auction volume

Pennsylvania auctions reported 2,053 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 2,141 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 0 head a year ago@endif.

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Pennsylvania cattle markets

Pennsylvania cattle production is largely based on cow-calf herds and smaller diversified farms, especially in the western, central, and south-central parts of the state. Regional livestock auctions, including markets in the Lancaster County and south-central areas, are important outlets for feeder cattle and breeding stock. Spring and fall sale seasons are common, with fall marketing often following calf weaning and the end of pasture growth.

About this data

These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News from livestock auctions across Pennsylvania, 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_1919, published Jul 27, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.

Pennsylvania cattle price frequently asked questions

How much are feeder steers in Pennsylvania right now?

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 Pennsylvania 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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