Ohio Feeder Cattle Prices

Feeder cattle context near Columbus, OH, 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

Ohio Feeder Cattle Market Context

Ohio is primarily a stocker and small-lot finishing state. The western Ohio flatlands — Darke, Mercer, and Van Wert counties — support the densest cattle concentration. Ohio prices track the Michigan-Indiana regional fed market with a slight basis to the east.

Key Markets and Buyers Near Columbus

Hartley Brothers Packing; Ohio Beef Council network; Greater Omaha eastern overflow

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

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