IOWA · USDA AMS LIVESTOCK MARKET NEWS · WEEK OF MAY 31, 2026
State Weekly Summary
Feeder Cattle, Iowa
USDA Iowa Weekly summary · week of May 31, 2026 · 1 auction reported · 7,412 head
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Feeder cattle · Medium and Large 1
Steers
| Weight | $/cwt | Head | Wk Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200-300 lbthin | $681.68 | 9 | — |
| 300-400 lb | $593.81 | 29 | — |
| 400-500 lb | $539.78 | 318 | — |
| 500-600 lb | $501.30 | 512 | — |
| 600-700 lb | $446.07 | 659 | — |
| 700-800 lb | $400.42 | 561 | — |
| 800-900 lb | $367.92 | 541 | — |
| 900-1000 lb | $347.92 | 1,107 | — |
| 1000-1100 lb | $307.94 | 185 | — |
Heifers
| Weight | $/cwt | Head | Wk Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300-400 lb | $581.81 | 61 | — |
| 400-500 lb | $503.01 | 230 | — |
| 500-600 lb | $443.96 | 605 | — |
| 600-700 lb | $387.50 | 531 | — |
| 700-800 lb | $359.27 | 383 | — |
| 800-900 lb | $331.36 | 213 | — |
| 900-1000 lb | $310.25 | 92 | — |
| 1100-1200 lbthin | $259.00 | 4 | — |
Wk Δ vs May 24, 2026 · head-weighted average · thin = under 20 head
IOWA WEEKLY · 2026-05-31
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CULL COWS · 181 HEAD$177.10/cwt · 137.49–300
Value of Gain · Steers Medium and Large 1
What each 100 lb of added weight is worth at the sale barn this week. Information only.
| Weight | $/cwt | $/head | $/lb of gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300-400 lb | $593.81 | $2,221 | — |
| 400-500 lb | $539.78 | $2,478 | $3.09 |
| 500-600 lb | $501.30 | $2,762 | $0.96 |
| 600-700 lb | $446.07 | $2,846 | $0.87 |
| 700-800 lb | $400.42 | $2,927 | $1.37 |
| 800-900 lb | $367.92 | $3,068 | $1.89 |
| 900-1000 lb | $347.92 | $3,267 | $0.38 |
| 1000-1100 lb | $307.94 | $3,320 | — |
Feed Cost
$4.12 /bu
Corn · IA · Feb 2026
$96 /ton
Hay · IA · Feb 2026
Corn and hay from USDA NASS. Cost of gain depends on your ration, so it is not shown as a market figure.
Reporting barns this week
Kalona Sheep & Goat2026-05-26 · 629 hd