North Platte Cattle Prices

Source: USDA AMS Market News • Last updated: May 12, 2026
Records
20
Total Head
710
Avg Price
$435.43
Avg Weight
621 lbs
DateClassGradeHeadWeight$/cwtValue
May 12, 2026BullsMedium and Large6830$332.00$2755.60
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large5889$310.00$2755.90
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large6724$377.50$2733.10
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large9383$557.50$2135.23
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large9461$494.00$2277.34
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large12525$457.50$2401.88
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large28762$379.00$2887.98
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large18608$440.00$2675.20
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large203771$349.83$2697.19
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large14625$412.17$2576.06
May 12, 2026SteersMedium and Large5461$558.00$2572.38
May 12, 2026SteersMedium and Large7535$512.50$2741.88
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large17541$450.00$2434.50
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large131690$396.00$2732.40
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large22738$333.00$2457.54
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large128847$337.00$2854.39
May 12, 2026SteersMedium and Large12588$470.00$2763.60
May 12, 2026SteersMedium and Large11424$580.00$2459.20
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large60558$460.00$2566.80
May 12, 2026HeifersMedium and Large7464$502.50$2331.60
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Frequently Asked Questions

How often are cattle prices updated at North Platte Stockyards?
Cattle auction reports from North Platte Stockyards are published by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service after each sale day, typically weekly. LivestockValue fetches and processes this data automatically.
What types of cattle are sold at North Platte?
North Platte Stockyards reports feeder cattle (steers, heifers, bulls), replacement breeding stock (bred cows, cow-calf pairs), and slaughter cattle (cull cows and bulls). Grades include Medium and Large 1, 1-2, and others.
How is Value of Gain (VOG) calculated?
VOG measures the dollar value added per pound of weight gain, calculated by comparing the total value of lighter vs. heavier animals in the same class and grade. It helps producers decide whether additional feeding is profitable.