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South Dakota Fed Cattle Prices

Choice steer cash prices near Sioux Falls, SD. Sourced from USDA AMS MARS Report 2466 (National Daily Direct Slaughter Cattle). Updated daily Monday–Friday.

USDA AMS Report 2466 · Daily · 5-Area Weighted Average
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Live Weight (Choice Steers)
5-Area Weighted Avg — South Dakota
$188.40 / cwt
USDA AMS 2466
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Dressed Weight Equivalent
Choice, 62.5% dress yield
$299.50 / cwt
USDA AMS 2466
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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: 2026-06-03 Topic: south dakota cattle prices Sources: USDA AMS, feeder cattle references, corn feed cost context, and GrainBrief livestock margin models

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