North Dakota Feeder Cattle Prices

Feeder cattle context near Bismarck, ND, 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

North Dakota Feeder Cattle Market Context

North Dakota is primarily a cow-calf and stocker state. The Missouri River breaks and badlands country support large range herds. Feeder cattle flow south to Kansas and Nebraska feedlots at weaning. Prices here track the Northern Plains feeder steer market closely.

Key Markets and Buyers Near Bismarck

Northern States Beef (limited slaughter capacity); cattle primarily market to MN and NE packers

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

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