Feeder steers
$301 to $637
Wyoming Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Wyoming ran from about $301 to $637 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $284 to $500 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 12, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$284 to $500
Auction receipts
3,413 head
Week ending
Sep 12, 2026
Wyoming Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 333 lb | 73 | $355.00 | $637.00 | $553.01 |
| 350-400 lb | 359 lb | 41 | $600.00 | $616.00 | $608.91 |
| 400-450 lb | 421 lb | 320 | $482.50 | $538.00 | $524.02 |
| 450-500 lb | 477 lb | 273 | $470.00 | $497.00 | $482.39 |
| 500-550 lb | 512 lb | 256 | $459.00 | $487.50 | $471.44 |
| 550-600 lb | 566 lb | 86 | $434.00 | $439.00 | $437.24 |
| 600-650 lb | 641 lb | 20 | $376.00 | $376.00 | $376.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 664 lb | 10 | $372.00 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 739 lb | 75 | $360.00 | $375.00 | $371.92 |
| 750-800 lb | 777 lb | 105 | $340.00 | $367.50 | $355.42 |
| 800-850 lb | 836 lb | 207 | $347.50 | $351.00 | $350.11 |
| 850-900 lb | 874 lb | 76 | $323.00 | $339.00 | $331.28 |
| 900-950 lb | 934 lb | 228 | $321.00 | $339.00 | $335.73 |
| 950-1000 lb | 975 lb | 10 | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| 1050-1100 lb | 1056 lb | 59 | $300.50 | $300.50 | $300.50 |
Wyoming Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 326 lb | 40 | $454.00 | $500.00 | $476.37 |
| 350-400 lb | 393 lb | 50 | $499.00 | $500.00 | $499.41 |
| 400-450 lb | 441 lb | 133 | $460.00 | $480.00 | $472.19 |
| 450-500 lb | 471 lb | 159 | $427.50 | $457.00 | $446.02 |
| 500-550 lb | 509 lb | 48 | $404.00 | $410.00 | $406.34 |
| 550-600 lb | 558 lb | 76 | $387.00 | $390.00 | $387.79 |
| 600-650 lb | 647 lb | 5 | $338.50 | $338.50 | $338.50 |
| 650-700 lb | 692 lb | 37 | $347.00 | $347.00 | $347.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 728 lb | 76 | $330.00 | $348.00 | $334.81 |
| 750-800 lb | 780 lb | 30 | $305.00 | $316.00 | $310.82 |
| 750-800 lb | 793 lb | 6 | $306.00 | $306.00 | $306.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 844 lb | 103 | $312.25 | $312.25 | $312.25 |
| 800-850 lb | 830 lb | 67 | $316.00 | $332.00 | $324.63 |
| 850-900 lb | 872 lb | 299 | $301.00 | $331.00 | $313.75 |
| 900-950 lb | 933 lb | 25 | $291.00 | $305.00 | $302.24 |
| 900-950 lb | 910 lb | 23 | $296.00 | $296.00 | $296.00 |
| 950-1000 lb | 958 lb | 56 | $300.00 | $309.50 | $307.78 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1018 lb | 12 | $284.00 | $284.00 | $284.00 |
Wyoming Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1618 lb | 13 | $172.50 | $186.00 | $179.79 |
| N/A | 1500 lb | 16 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| N/A | 1901 lb | 59 | $168.50 | $187.00 | $182.74 |
Wyoming Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1385 lb | 314 | $158.00 | $171.00 | $162.34 |
| N/A | 1136 lb | 302 | $151.00 | $160.00 | $156.08 |
| N/A | 1254 lb | 20 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| N/A | 1579 lb | 66 | $151.00 | $157.00 | $154.02 |
| N/A | 1750 lb | 20 | $150.00 | $151.00 | $150.50 |
Wyoming Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1190 lb | 2 | $2,175.00 | $2,175.00 | $2,175.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1275 lb | 9 | $2,100.00 | $2,275.00 | $2,152.11 |
| Medium and Large | 1178 lb | 3 | $2,300.00 | $2,600.00 | $2,501.13 |
| Medium and Large | 1161 lb | 15 | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 |
Wyoming Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1319 lb | 13 | $150.00 | $158.00 | $153.94 |
Auction volume
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Wyoming cattle markets
Wyoming's cattle industry is dominated by extensive cow-calf ranching on rangeland, with production concentrated across the eastern plains, northeastern counties, and intermountain valleys. Calves are often moved from summer range to regional auction markets, backgrounding programs, or feedlots in the High Plains. Spring calving and summer grazing lead to a broad fall run of weaned calves, with some ranches retaining cattle into the following year as yearlings.
Wyoming cattle market commentary
Compared to last week yearling steers sold 15.00 higher and yearling heifers sold 3.00 to 5.00 higher. First real good test of the bawling calf market with higher undertones noted to last week's light test. Slaughter and feeding cows sold steady with bull 8.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good. Quite a few bawling calves selling a few months earlier than normal due to the drought conditions in the area. Hay prices and other feeds are relatively high to purchase and freight will be be going up due to the sky rocketing fuel prices. Taking the calves off the cow early will save quite a lot of feed and help the cow gain some weight before winter.
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 Wyoming, 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_2106, published Sep 7, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
Wyoming cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in Wyoming right now?
Feeder steer prices in Wyoming ran from about $301 to $637 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $284 to $500 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Sep 12, 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 Wyoming 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 18, 2026.
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