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South Dakota Fed Cattle Prices

Fed cattle context near Sioux Falls, SD, with illustrative values and a direct path to GrainBrief source health.

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Live Weight (Choice Steers)
5-Area Weighted Avg — South Dakota
$188.40 / cwt
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Dressed Weight Equivalent
Choice, 62.5% dress yield
$299.50 / cwt
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Cattle Feeding Margin
750 lb feeder → 1,350 lb fed
+$142 / head
Derived — USDA AMS + NASS corn
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South Dakota Cattle Market Context

South Dakota's cow-calf herd ranks among the top five nationally. The eastern Corn Belt fringe produces feeder calves that flow to Nebraska and Iowa feedlots. West River grazing country on the Missouri breaks supports large commercial cow herds.

Major Processors Near Sioux Falls

Tyson Fresh Meats Dakota City (just across the NE border); Farmland Foods; South Dakota Beef Industry Council

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Page reviewed: 2026-09-02 Topic: south dakota cattle prices Sources: USDA AMS, feeder cattle references, corn feed cost context, and GrainBrief livestock margin models

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