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Colorado Feeder Cattle Prices

Feeder cattle context near Greeley, CO, with illustrative values and a direct path to GrainBrief source health.

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Feeder Steers (500–600 lb)
Iowa / S. Minnesota · Medium & Large #1
$278.25 / cwt
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Feeder Steers (700–800 lb)
Iowa / S. Minnesota · Medium & Large #1
$256.50 / cwt
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Cattle Feeding Margin
At current feeder + fed prices
+$142 / head
Derived — USDA AMS + NASS
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Colorado Feeder Cattle Market Context

The Greeley-Fort Collins-Sterling triangle is among the most concentrated fed cattle finishing zones in North America. JBS USA's Greeley complex operates one of the largest beef harvesting facilities in the country, processing cattle from Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska feedlots.

Key Markets and Buyers Near Greeley

JBS USA Headquarters + Greeley plant; Cargill Excel Schuyler NE; National Western Stock Show Denver

Understanding the Iowa/S. Minnesota Benchmark

Regional feeder cattle values depend on weight class, quality, lot size, freight, forage conditions, and nearby feedlot demand. Use the sample values here for orientation only, then verify the current local market and GrainBrief source status.

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

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