Feeder steers
$251 to $580
Virginia Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Virginia ran from about $251 to $580 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $200 to $465 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Aug 1, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$200 to $465
Auction receipts
2,151 head
Week ending
Aug 1, 2026
Virginia Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250-300 lb | 276 lb | 9 | $515.00 | $515.00 | $515.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 342 lb | 14 | $450.00 | $560.00 | $517.92 |
| 300-350 lb | 310 lb | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 321 lb | 5 | $580.00 | $580.00 | $580.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 357 lb | 5 | $455.00 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 381 lb | 8 | $400.00 | $475.00 | $452.93 |
| 350-400 lb | 376 lb | 14 | $380.00 | $460.00 | $439.94 |
| 400-450 lb | 423 lb | 10 | $385.00 | $450.00 | $427.11 |
| 400-450 lb | 446 lb | 14 | $436.00 | $436.00 | $436.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 436 lb | 8 | $325.00 | $387.50 | $379.26 |
| 400-450 lb | 417 lb | 21 | $360.00 | $462.50 | $434.92 |
| 450-500 lb | 456 lb | 35 | $425.00 | $465.00 | $450.14 |
| 450-500 lb | 470 lb | 53 | $330.00 | $455.00 | $414.52 |
| 450-500 lb | 468 lb | 3 | $270.00 | $330.00 | $307.51 |
| 500-550 lb | 540 lb | 11 | $395.00 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 531 lb | 26 | $385.00 | $420.00 | $412.29 |
| 500-550 lb | 542 lb | 51 | $387.00 | $445.00 | $417.64 |
| 500-550 lb | 520 lb | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 558 lb | 3 | $381.00 | $381.00 | $381.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 568 lb | 8 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 597 lb | 5 | $385.00 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 560 lb | 68 | $410.00 | $450.00 | $422.01 |
| 550-600 lb | 580 lb | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 649 lb | 5 | $344.00 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 637 lb | 40 | $360.00 | $383.00 | $380.45 |
| 600-650 lb | 621 lb | 6 | $346.00 | $400.00 | $366.82 |
| 600-650 lb | 629 lb | 11 | $390.00 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 683 lb | 6 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 685 lb | 21 | $335.00 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 663 lb | 11 | $340.00 | $373.50 | $368.71 |
| 650-700 lb | 659 lb | 23 | $345.00 | $370.00 | $363.20 |
| 700-750 lb | 729 lb | 11 | $280.00 | $330.00 | $319.63 |
| 700-750 lb | 745 lb | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 732 lb | 19 | $345.00 | $360.00 | $358.80 |
| 700-750 lb | 742 lb | 2 | $312.00 | $312.00 | $312.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 717 lb | 29 | $362.00 | $376.00 | $368.62 |
| 750-800 lb | 770 lb | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 760 lb | 19 | $330.00 | $342.00 | $339.77 |
| 750-800 lb | 751 lb | 5 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 835 lb | 1 | $317.50 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| 800-850 lb | 800 lb | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 825 lb | 4 | $322.50 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| 900-950 lb | 927 lb | 3 | $270.00 | $274.00 | $272.68 |
| 1050-1100 lb | 1060 lb | 1 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Virginia Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-150 lb | 105 lb | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| 250-300 lb | 275 lb | 4 | $425.00 | $465.00 | $455.35 |
| 250-300 lb | 277 lb | 5 | $445.00 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 330 lb | 17 | $382.50 | $440.00 | $403.96 |
| 300-350 lb | 313 lb | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 322 lb | 5 | $370.00 | $445.00 | $415.65 |
| 350-400 lb | 352 lb | 2 | $367.50 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 39 | $360.00 | $417.50 | $396.62 |
| 350-400 lb | 357 lb | 27 | $360.00 | $378.00 | $374.95 |
| 350-400 lb | 394 lb | 5 | $410.00 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 372 lb | 53 | $345.00 | $425.00 | $392.09 |
| 400-450 lb | 440 lb | 2 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 433 lb | 21 | $391.00 | $391.00 | $391.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 427 lb | 20 | $385.00 | $424.00 | $406.45 |
| 400-450 lb | 439 lb | 10 | $325.00 | $370.00 | $356.60 |
| 400-450 lb | 424 lb | 24 | $337.50 | $422.50 | $399.20 |
| 450-500 lb | 487 lb | 5 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 467 lb | 86 | $320.00 | $397.50 | $371.20 |
| 450-500 lb | 455 lb | 41 | $345.00 | $358.00 | $357.67 |
| 450-500 lb | 455 lb | 11 | $336.00 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 492 lb | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 450-500 lb | 460 lb | 70 | $335.00 | $404.00 | $367.58 |
| 500-550 lb | 537 lb | 72 | $310.00 | $385.00 | $356.89 |
| 500-550 lb | 539 lb | 108 | $328.00 | $382.50 | $359.05 |
| 500-550 lb | 505 lb | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| 500-550 lb | 528 lb | 9 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 572 lb | 14 | $250.00 | $347.50 | $323.18 |
| 550-600 lb | 579 lb | 18 | $321.00 | $369.00 | $350.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 563 lb | 2 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 554 lb | 23 | $325.00 | $351.00 | $348.33 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 40 | $295.00 | $356.00 | $347.72 |
| 600-650 lb | 642 lb | 67 | $302.00 | $331.00 | $326.97 |
| 600-650 lb | 636 lb | 12 | $316.00 | $330.00 | $320.51 |
| 600-650 lb | 645 lb | 20 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 600-650 lb | 614 lb | 17 | $334.00 | $345.00 | $339.24 |
| 600-650 lb | 640 lb | 37 | $300.00 | $339.00 | $319.83 |
| 650-700 lb | 657 lb | 30 | $305.00 | $343.00 | $335.67 |
| 650-700 lb | 667 lb | 3 | $250.00 | $325.00 | $285.06 |
| 650-700 lb | 685 lb | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 660 lb | 10 | $292.50 | $348.00 | $320.33 |
| 650-700 lb | 669 lb | 6 | $335.00 | $348.00 | $343.64 |
| 650-700 lb | 694 lb | 6 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 722 lb | 13 | $260.00 | $325.00 | $298.35 |
| 700-750 lb | 729 lb | 5 | $295.00 | $302.50 | $300.97 |
| 750-800 lb | 763 lb | 4 | $285.00 | $312.50 | $291.94 |
| 750-800 lb | 783 lb | 2 | $200.00 | $240.00 | $220.19 |
| 750-800 lb | 755 lb | 5 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 828 lb | 4 | $250.00 | $267.50 | $263.25 |
| 800-850 lb | 840 lb | 2 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| 950-1000 lb | 995 lb | 4 | $245.00 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Virginia Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200-250 lb | 242 lb | 4 | $520.00 | $560.00 | $550.09 |
| 300-350 lb | 331 lb | 11 | $435.00 | $560.00 | $486.34 |
| 300-350 lb | 325 lb | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| 300-350 lb | 332 lb | 28 | $410.00 | $520.00 | $501.34 |
| 300-350 lb | 345 lb | 2 | $430.00 | $430.00 | $430.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 376 lb | 15 | $385.00 | $465.00 | $438.63 |
| 350-400 lb | 375 lb | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 370 lb | 23 | $415.00 | $470.00 | $453.57 |
| 400-450 lb | 431 lb | 4 | $385.00 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 422 lb | 46 | $385.00 | $450.00 | $427.23 |
| 400-450 lb | 424 lb | 49 | $375.00 | $442.00 | $430.54 |
| 400-450 lb | 435 lb | 11 | $380.00 | $395.00 | $386.67 |
| 450-500 lb | 484 lb | 98 | $350.00 | $447.50 | $398.60 |
| 450-500 lb | 484 lb | 12 | $358.00 | $425.00 | $408.30 |
| 450-500 lb | 481 lb | 9 | $356.00 | $365.00 | $361.99 |
| 500-550 lb | 513 lb | 6 | $350.00 | $352.50 | $352.08 |
| 500-550 lb | 546 lb | 24 | $395.00 | $400.00 | $399.81 |
| 500-550 lb | 514 lb | 25 | $370.00 | $381.00 | $378.12 |
| 550-600 lb | 571 lb | 59 | $325.00 | $382.50 | $371.61 |
| 550-600 lb | 562 lb | 14 | $347.00 | $390.00 | $380.19 |
| 550-600 lb | 585 lb | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| 550-600 lb | 555 lb | 2 | $295.00 | $342.50 | $318.75 |
| 600-650 lb | 630 lb | 15 | $332.50 | $355.00 | $341.76 |
| 600-650 lb | 631 lb | 28 | $250.00 | $370.00 | $336.28 |
| 600-650 lb | 632 lb | 5 | $280.00 | $327.50 | $317.81 |
| 650-700 lb | 661 lb | 7 | $320.00 | $347.50 | $338.01 |
| 650-700 lb | 663 lb | 4 | $315.00 | $340.00 | $332.45 |
| 700-750 lb | 744 lb | 3 | $290.00 | $320.00 | $309.98 |
| 750-800 lb | 750 lb | 1 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 769 lb | 6 | $300.00 | $310.00 | $303.34 |
| 800-850 lb | 825 lb | 1 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 830 lb | 2 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 885 lb | 1 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1030 lb | 2 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| 1050-1100 lb | 1073 lb | 2 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
Auction volume
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Virginia auctions reported 2,151 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 1,792 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 1,765 head a year ago@endif.
Virginia cattle markets
Virginia is primarily a cow-calf and stocker cattle state, with herds common in the Shenandoah Valley, the Piedmont, and the southwestern counties. Its forage base supports backgrounding and grazing programs, and cattle are marketed through local auctions, graded sales, and direct transactions. Fall calf sales are important after weaning, while spring brings additional marketing of wintered stockers and replacement cattle.
Virginia cattle market commentary
State Graded Feeder Cattle (Steers 602, Heifers 1000, Bulls 549)
Value Added and Natural cattle are Weaned and Vaccinated.
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle mostly 6.00 to as much as 34.00 lower.
Report includes sales from Blackstone, Lynchburg, Radiant, Shenandoah Valley, Springlake and Winchester.
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 Virginia, 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_2187, published Jul 27, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
Virginia cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in Virginia right now?
Feeder steer prices in Virginia ran from about $251 to $580 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $200 to $465 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Aug 1, 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 Virginia 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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