Sheldon Livestock
Sheldon, Iowa · Feeder and slaughter cattle prices from the USDA report for Thu, Oct 8, 2026. 20 USDA reports in the last 12 months, usually on Thursday.
Receipts
174 head
Last reported: 543 (Oct 1, 2026)
Year ago: 287
Year ago: 287
500-599 lb steers
none sold
M&L 1, this sale
700-799 lb steers
none sold
M&L 1, this sale
Reports
20 in 12 mo
Since Oct 16, 2025
Usual day: Thursday
Usual day: Thursday
Prices, Oct 8, 2026 sale
Dollars per hundredweight (cwt). $/head is our estimate: average weight times average price.
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1,5381445-1583 | 218.35218.00-220.00 | $3,358 | Average dressing |
| 59 | 1,6971623-1720 | 217.12216.50-217.25 | $3,685 | Average dressing / Heavy Weight |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1,3111288-1324 | 218.82218.50-219.00 | $2,869 | Average dressing / Return to Feed |
| 2 | 1,3581260-1455 | 208.39207.00-210.00 | $2,830 | Average dressing / Certified Prgms |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1,3621178-1431 | 215.63215.00-219.00 | $2,937 | Average dressing / Certified Prgms |
| 46 | 1,4121374-1535 | 219.35218.00-221.00 | $3,097 | Average dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1,3091309 | 215.00215.00 | $2,814 | Average dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1,7341734 | 198.00198.00 | $3,433 | Average dressing |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1,3641235-1386 | 204.75198.00-205.75 | $2,793 | Average dressing / Return to Feed |
| Head | Avg wtrange, lb | Avg $/cwtrange | $/headest. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,8051805 | 212.00212.00 | $3,827 | Average dressing |
52-week trend
Weekly head-weighted average price of Medium and Large 1 steers, all lots at this barn with an average weight in the band. 5 weeks with data.
500-599 lb700-799 lb
Show the weekly numbers
| Week of | 500-599 lb | 700-799 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | $369.39 | $342.50 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $423.65 | - |
| May 18, 2026 | $500.00 | $350.00 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $500.00 | $380.18 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $435.00 | $331.63 |
Nearby barns
Straight-line miles between town centers. Price is 500-599 lb steers at each barn's latest USDA report, in that barn's benchmark grade.
| Barn | Mi | Latest | 500-599 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Regional Livestock AuctionWorthing, SD | 48 | Oct 14 | - |
| Denison LivestockDenison, IA | 84 | Sep 24 | $402.53 |
| Dunlap LivestockDunlap, IA | 93 | Oct 9 | $430.90 |
| West Point LivestockWest Point, NE | 103 | Oct 5 | $431.06 |
| Mitchell Livestock AuctionMitchell, SD | 117 | Oct 8 | - |
Source
As of Thu, Oct 8, 2026. Prices are USDA/state Market News reports; verify with the barn before selling.
- Sheldon Livestock Slaughter Cattle - Sheldon, IA (USDA PDF, report date Oct 8, 2026)
- Latest AMS_2154 report on ams.usda.gov