Nebraska Feeder Cattle Prices

Feeder cattle context near Omaha, NE, 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
Illustrative value · not a current quote
Feeder Steers (700–800 lb)
Iowa / S. Minnesota · Medium & Large #1
$256.50 / cwt
Illustrative value · not a current quote
Cattle Feeding Margin
At current feeder + fed prices
+$142 / head
Derived — USDA AMS + NASS

Nebraska Feeder Cattle Market Context

Nebraska leads the U.S. in fed cattle slaughter capacity. The Platte River corridor — from North Platte to Columbus — is the backbone of the nation's beef supply. Nebraska feedlots account for roughly 23% of U.S. fed cattle marketings.

Key Markets and Buyers Near Omaha

Tyson Dakota City (world's largest beef plant); JBS USA Grand Island; Greater Omaha 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: nebraska feeder cattle prices Sources: USDA AMS, cattle auction references, corn feed cost context, and GrainBrief livestock margin models

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