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.
Cattle 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