Feeder steers
$320 to $683
Wyoming Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Wyoming ran from about $320 to $683 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $541 to $565 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
$541 to $565
Auction receipts
320 head
Week ending
Aug 1, 2026
Wyoming Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 313 lb | 21 | $682.50 | $682.50 | $682.50 |
| 350-400 lb | 390 lb | 15 | $595.00 | $595.00 | $595.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 402 lb | 50 | $608.00 | $608.00 | $608.00 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1028 lb | 108 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
Wyoming Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 327 lb | 25 | $550.00 | $565.00 | $558.60 |
| 350-400 lb | 374 lb | 46 | $541.00 | $541.00 | $541.00 |
Wyoming Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1258 lb | 22 | $226.00 | $235.00 | $230.77 |
| N/A | 1896 lb | 22 | $204.00 | $221.00 | $209.73 |
Wyoming Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1126 lb | 67 | $177.00 | $179.00 | $178.16 |
| N/A | 1434 lb | 77 | $174.00 | $184.00 | $180.45 |
| N/A | 1760 lb | 4 | $175.00 | $175.50 | $175.25 |
| N/A | 1539 lb | 10 | $182.00 | $186.00 | $182.77 |
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: No comparable trades on feeder steers and heifers. Most of the offerings this week were unweaned. Average dressing slaughter cows and bulls sold 1.00 to 2.00 higher on a light test with the bulk of the supply returning to feed.
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 Jul 27, 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 $320 to $683 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $541 to $565 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 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 Aug 4, 2026.
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