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Iowa Feeder Cattle Prices

Feeder cattle context near Des Moines, IA, 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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Iowa Feeder Cattle Market Context

Iowa ranks #2 nationally in fed cattle on feed. The state's cattle belt runs from the Missouri River corridor east through the Corn Belt, where proximity to cheap corn makes Iowa feedlots among the most cost-competitive in the country.

Key Markets and Buyers Near Des Moines

Tyson Foods in Perry and Columbus Junction; Iowa Premium Beef in Tama; National Beef Packing

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: iowa feeder cattle prices Sources: USDA AMS, cattle auction references, corn feed cost context, and GrainBrief livestock margin models

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