Feeder steers
$225 to $445
South Carolina Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in South Carolina ran from about $225 to $445 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $200 to $520 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 19, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$200 to $520
Auction receipts
1,214 head
Week ending
Sep 19, 2026
South Carolina Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 322 lb | 3 | $425.00 | $445.00 | $435.16 |
| 300-350 lb | 310 lb | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 360 lb | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 379 lb | 7 | $410.00 | $440.00 | $423.59 |
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 405 lb | 2 | $325.00 | $335.00 | $330.06 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 6 | $360.00 | $380.00 | $373.48 |
| 400-450 lb | 410 lb | 1 | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 433 lb | 7 | $410.00 | $420.00 | $415.80 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 11 | $390.00 | $435.00 | $412.77 |
| 450-500 lb | 479 lb | 20 | $360.00 | $400.00 | $385.84 |
| 450-500 lb | 483 lb | 12 | $345.00 | $375.00 | $354.16 |
| 500-550 lb | 515 lb | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 523 lb | 15 | $310.00 | $350.00 | $329.28 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 20 | $350.00 | $385.00 | $368.79 |
| 500-550 lb | 505 lb | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 523 lb | 19 | $360.00 | $365.00 | $363.23 |
| 500-550 lb | 545 lb | 2 | $300.00 | $310.00 | $305.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 551 lb | 7 | $345.00 | $360.00 | $355.71 |
| 550-600 lb | 579 lb | 14 | $290.00 | $335.00 | $311.48 |
| 550-600 lb | 576 lb | 14 | $315.00 | $370.00 | $342.82 |
| 600-650 lb | 617 lb | 11 | $320.00 | $350.00 | $333.14 |
| 600-650 lb | 620 lb | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 605 lb | 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 610 lb | 3 | $320.00 | $337.50 | $325.83 |
| 600-650 lb | 617 lb | 21 | $275.00 | $325.00 | $305.75 |
| 650-700 lb | 675 lb | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 672 lb | 10 | $260.00 | $300.00 | $285.73 |
| 650-700 lb | 690 lb | 1 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 690 lb | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 669 lb | 12 | $305.00 | $330.00 | $318.04 |
| 700-750 lb | 717 lb | 3 | $275.00 | $280.00 | $278.31 |
| 700-750 lb | 720 lb | 36 | $290.00 | $320.00 | $302.28 |
| 750-800 lb | 771 lb | 4 | $245.00 | $285.00 | $272.76 |
| 750-800 lb | 769 lb | 12 | $318.00 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 785 lb | 3 | $290.00 | $305.00 | $300.06 |
| 800-850 lb | 813 lb | 4 | $260.00 | $280.00 | $270.65 |
| 800-850 lb | 825 lb | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 875 lb | 4 | $282.00 | $288.00 | $285.59 |
South Carolina Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 233 lb | 2 | $465.00 | $520.00 | $491.02 |
| 200-250 lb | 215 lb | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 295 lb | 1 | $475.00 | $475.00 | $475.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 265 lb | 2 | $395.00 | $495.00 | $443.11 |
| 250-300 lb | 282 lb | 4 | $400.00 | $430.00 | $407.06 |
| 250-300 lb | 258 lb | 2 | $300.00 | $370.00 | $336.02 |
| 300-350 lb | 310 lb | 3 | $450.00 | $480.00 | $460.65 |
| 300-350 lb | 345 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 333 lb | 2 | $347.50 | $375.00 | $361.77 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 16 | $375.00 | $440.00 | $405.43 |
| 350-400 lb | 367 lb | 9 | $330.00 | $385.00 | $357.48 |
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 380 lb | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 25 | $370.00 | $425.00 | $394.12 |
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 438 lb | 2 | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 445 lb | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 426 lb | 8 | $340.00 | $360.00 | $351.93 |
| 400-450 lb | 420 lb | 24 | $360.00 | $405.00 | $378.83 |
| 400-450 lb | 415 lb | 4 | $280.00 | $315.00 | $302.62 |
| 450-500 lb | 480 lb | 16 | $300.00 | $335.00 | $319.89 |
| 450-500 lb | 475 lb | 3 | $255.00 | $305.00 | $270.79 |
| 450-500 lb | 474 lb | 23 | $335.00 | $375.00 | $343.64 |
| 450-500 lb | 475 lb | 2 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 450 lb | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 473 lb | 2 | $270.00 | $310.00 | $290.74 |
| 450-500 lb | 485 lb | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 525 lb | 5 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 509 lb | 18 | $335.00 | $345.00 | $336.82 |
| 500-550 lb | 535 lb | 2 | $250.00 | $260.00 | $254.91 |
| 500-550 lb | 523 lb | 14 | $280.00 | $330.00 | $306.61 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 31 | $315.00 | $340.00 | $328.81 |
| 550-600 lb | 550 lb | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 580 lb | 4 | $200.00 | $240.00 | $220.28 |
| 550-600 lb | 577 lb | 30 | $255.00 | $320.00 | $300.88 |
| 550-600 lb | 575 lb | 14 | $295.00 | $325.00 | $313.48 |
| 550-600 lb | 573 lb | 5 | $247.50 | $265.00 | $254.54 |
| 600-650 lb | 618 lb | 13 | $297.50 | $315.00 | $309.08 |
| 600-650 lb | 605 lb | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 635 lb | 1 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 632 lb | 6 | $250.00 | $287.50 | $269.61 |
| 600-650 lb | 604 lb | 2 | $422.00 | $422.00 | $422.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 627 lb | 3 | $210.00 | $260.00 | $240.05 |
| 650-700 lb | 674 lb | 6 | $310.00 | $341.00 | $321.60 |
| 650-700 lb | 665 lb | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 667 lb | 9 | $290.00 | $305.00 | $295.58 |
| 650-700 lb | 675 lb | 9 | $260.00 | $285.00 | $272.48 |
| 700-750 lb | 721 lb | 4 | $262.50 | $305.00 | $284.12 |
| 700-750 lb | 705 lb | 2 | $418.00 | $418.00 | $418.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 705 lb | 3 | $223.00 | $265.00 | $249.33 |
| 750-800 lb | 771 lb | 9 | $267.50 | $270.00 | $269.72 |
| 750-800 lb | 755 lb | 2 | $377.00 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 772 lb | 3 | $245.00 | $260.00 | $251.75 |
| 800-850 lb | 828 lb | 2 | $247.50 | $270.00 | $258.99 |
| 800-850 lb | 835 lb | 2 | $270.00 | $275.00 | $272.51 |
South Carolina Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 243 lb | 2 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 215 lb | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| 200-250 lb | 225 lb | 5 | $430.00 | $585.00 | $511.96 |
| 250-300 lb | 284 lb | 7 | $430.00 | $500.00 | $461.61 |
| 250-300 lb | 275 lb | 3 | $365.00 | $440.00 | $408.18 |
| 250-300 lb | 280 lb | 2 | $365.00 | $410.00 | $386.70 |
| 300-350 lb | 327 lb | 6 | $375.00 | $410.00 | $397.72 |
| 300-350 lb | 324 lb | 11 | $420.00 | $475.00 | $436.60 |
| 300-350 lb | 305 lb | 2 | $305.00 | $370.00 | $337.50 |
| 300-350 lb | 311 lb | 6 | $470.00 | $510.00 | $498.26 |
| 300-350 lb | 300 lb | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 373 lb | 4 | $300.00 | $350.00 | $330.77 |
| 350-400 lb | 371 lb | 15 | $370.00 | $415.00 | $391.37 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 372 lb | 23 | $415.00 | $470.00 | $436.64 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 23 | $380.00 | $435.00 | $404.85 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 31 | $340.00 | $390.00 | $362.39 |
| 400-450 lb | 413 lb | 2 | $300.00 | $330.00 | $314.73 |
| 400-450 lb | 433 lb | 2 | $340.00 | $347.50 | $343.77 |
| 400-450 lb | 410 lb | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 474 lb | 46 | $320.00 | $380.00 | $357.05 |
| 450-500 lb | 476 lb | 4 | $300.00 | $330.00 | $311.39 |
| 450-500 lb | 462 lb | 17 | $377.50 | $425.00 | $391.82 |
| 450-500 lb | 478 lb | 6 | $300.00 | $375.00 | $325.90 |
| 500-550 lb | 522 lb | 26 | $290.00 | $340.00 | $314.01 |
| 500-550 lb | 518 lb | 44 | $330.00 | $367.50 | $348.86 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 15 | $320.00 | $357.50 | $337.55 |
| 550-600 lb | 578 lb | 2 | $230.00 | $270.00 | $250.43 |
| 550-600 lb | 576 lb | 22 | $275.00 | $327.50 | $304.87 |
| 600-650 lb | 613 lb | 2 | $260.00 | $270.00 | $264.90 |
| 600-650 lb | 621 lb | 8 | $270.00 | $305.00 | $288.06 |
| 600-650 lb | 622 lb | 12 | $300.00 | $317.50 | $310.79 |
| 650-700 lb | 663 lb | 2 | $240.00 | $250.00 | $245.09 |
| 650-700 lb | 675 lb | 13 | $280.00 | $310.00 | $296.02 |
| 650-700 lb | 673 lb | 17 | $247.50 | $280.00 | $272.67 |
| 700-750 lb | 718 lb | 7 | $240.00 | $280.00 | $269.73 |
| 700-750 lb | 715 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 719 lb | 8 | $270.00 | $287.50 | $279.06 |
| 750-800 lb | 768 lb | 6 | $267.50 | $272.50 | $270.01 |
| 750-800 lb | 790 lb | 2 | $205.00 | $252.50 | $228.75 |
| 800-850 lb | 822 lb | 3 | $230.00 | $270.00 | $253.37 |
| 850-900 lb | 855 lb | 2 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 910 lb | 5 | $237.50 | $250.00 | $240.05 |
| 950-1000 lb | 960 lb | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
South Carolina Feeder Dairy Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550-600 lb | 565 lb | 1 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
South Carolina Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1496 lb | 11 | $151.00 | $181.00 | $170.47 |
| N/A | 1766 lb | 10 | $174.00 | $211.00 | $191.55 |
South Carolina Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1405 lb | 4 | $173.00 | $186.00 | $178.11 |
| N/A | 1218 lb | 42 | $134.00 | $174.00 | $152.52 |
| N/A | 1295 lb | 2 | $176.00 | $207.00 | $192.40 |
| N/A | 1480 lb | 26 | $137.00 | $170.00 | $153.51 |
| N/A | 1446 lb | 5 | $100.00 | $144.00 | $133.01 |
| N/A | 1233 lb | 23 | $107.50 | $148.00 | $132.56 |
| N/A | 1133 lb | 17 | $125.00 | $155.00 | $137.25 |
| N/A | 1021 lb | 35 | $60.00 | $137.50 | $116.24 |
South Carolina Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1060 lb | 1 | $2,173.00 | $2,173.00 | $2,173.00 |
South Carolina Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 840 lb | 1 | $2,300.00 | $2,300.00 | $2,300.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1015 lb | 1 | $2,650.00 | $2,650.00 | $2,650.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1163 lb | 2 | $3,300.00 | $3,600.00 | $3,456.77 |
| Medium and Large | 885 lb | 1 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Medium and Large | 870 lb | 1 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1070 lb | 1 | $3,050.00 | $3,050.00 | $3,050.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1108 lb | 2 | $3,150.00 | $3,225.00 | $3,188.09 |
| Medium and Large | 1100 lb | 1 | $3,050.00 | $3,050.00 | $3,050.00 |
| Small | 970 lb | 1 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
South Carolina Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 950 lb | 1 | $2,650.00 | $2,650.00 | $2,650.00 |
| Small | 960 lb | 1 | $2,450.00 | $2,450.00 | $2,450.00 |
| Medium and Large | 800 lb | 1 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1063 lb | 2 | $1,700.00 | $2,300.00 | $1,975.29 |
| Medium and Large | 1310 lb | 5 | $2,250.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,486.53 |
| Medium and Large | 1208 lb | 3 | $1,800.00 | $2,450.00 | $2,097.79 |
| Medium and Large | 1420 lb | 1 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1032 lb | 3 | $1,584.00 | $2,000.00 | $1,741.20 |
| Small | 675 lb | 1 | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Small | 755 lb | 1 | $1,175.00 | $1,175.00 | $1,175.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1005 lb | 1 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
South Carolina Bred Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 770 lb | 1 | $1,825.00 | $1,825.00 | $1,825.00 |
| Medium and Large | 865 lb | 1 | $1,975.00 | $1,975.00 | $1,975.00 |
| Medium and Large | 825 lb | 1 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
South Carolina Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1100 lb | 1 | $1,458.00 | $1,458.00 | $1,458.00 |
| Medium and Large | 975 lb | 3 | $1,196.00 | $2,607.00 | $1,884.25 |
| Medium and Large | 900 lb | 1 | $2,187.00 | $2,187.00 | $2,187.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1083 lb | 3 | $1,900.00 | $2,383.00 | $2,142.73 |
| Small | 768 lb | 4 | $1,190.00 | $1,427.00 | $1,304.57 |
| Medium and Large | 822 lb | 3 | $1,797.00 | $2,184.00 | $2,051.54 |
| Small | 711 lb | 4 | $1,100.00 | $1,287.00 | $1,165.57 |
| Small | 920 lb | 1 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 |
| Small | 830 lb | 1 | $1,411.00 | $1,411.00 | $1,411.00 |
| Medium and Large | 903 lb | 8 | $1,573.00 | $1,964.00 | $1,751.51 |
| Medium and Large | 904 lb | 7 | $1,205.00 | $1,624.00 | $1,453.63 |
| Medium and Large | 1183 lb | 2 | $1,909.00 | $1,988.00 | $1,944.91 |
Auction volume
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South Carolina auctions reported 1,214 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 1,190 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 2,236 head a year ago@endif.
South Carolina cattle markets
South Carolina's cattle industry is primarily cow-calf based, with herds spread across the Piedmont, Upstate, and Coastal Plain. Calves are commonly marketed through regional auction barns or assembled for movement to backgrounding and feedlot areas outside the state. Many producers calve in spring or fall, and feeder-calf offerings often increase in the fall as calves are weaned from summer pasture.
South Carolina cattle market commentary
Compared to last week feeder steers 11.50 higher, feeder heifers 10.50 higher, feeder bulls 14.00 lower, slaughter cows unevenly steady, slaughter bulls steady.
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 South 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_1963, published Sep 14, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
South Carolina cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in South Carolina right now?
Feeder steer prices in South Carolina ran from about $225 to $445 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $200 to $520 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 19, 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 South 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 19, 2026.
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