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Cattle Report

High plains cattle report, including weekly receipts, steer and heifer prices, weights and Choice grades across major U.S. feedlot regions. For more information: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/feeder-and-replacement-cattle-auctions To contact us: hpj.com/contact/ Read More

The latest cattle on feed report, issued May 22 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Agricultural Statistics Service, was about what most ag economists expected. This file photo is from Hy-Plains Feedyard, LLC, taken in 2024. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

High Plains cattle sales report

September 16, 2026
By hpj-editorial

Beef cattle prices have not reached a ceiling, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef economist. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Cattle Report 9-18

September 16, 2026
By hpj-editorial

Cattle are seen at the Diamond Bar Ranch north of Stapleton, Nebraska. (Natalie Jones | IANR Communications)

Packers and retailers are all at play with prices

September 10, 2026
By jerry-nine

Cattle are seen at the Diamond Bar Ranch north of Stapleton, Nebraska. (Natalie Jones | IANR Communications)

High Plains cattle sales report

September 9, 2026
By hpj-editorial

Cattle. (Photo by Linda Geist - University of Missouri Extension)

Cattle Report

September 9, 2026
By hpj-editorial

Extra days on feed means heavier carcass weights and also plays a part in rising numbers of Choice and Prime carcasses. (Courtesy photo.)

High Plains cattle sales report

September 3, 2026
By hpj-editorial

Beef cattle in South Dakota beat the summer sun next to a man made pool while taking break from grazing in the pasture. (iStock-#2251402213 │ RyanJLane)

Cattle Report

September 3, 2026
By hpj-editorial

USDA launches Ranchers First Initiative to support beef producers

September 2, 2026
By Lacey Vilhauer