TL;DR: Idaho shows $448/cwt average cattle price context across 48 county rows, with published rows from $371/cwt to $502/cwt and latest source rows through May 7, 2026.
State signal
What are Idaho cattle prices right now?
Idaho cattle prices are presented as a state-level aggregate from county rows. Treat the number as market context and verify the local barn, cattle class, and report date before acting.
Average context
$448/cwt
Published low
$371/cwt
Published high
$502/cwt
County rows
48
Latest report date
May 7, 2026
County anchors
Which Idaho counties anchor the signal?
The static answer body names representative county rows so agents can cite the state page without waiting for JavaScript.
Canyon County: $470/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Payette County: $470/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Bannock County: $371/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Bear Lake County: $371/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Bingham County: $371/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Operator use
How should an operator use this Idaho price page?
Use the page to frame local price context, then check report freshness, cattle class, barn distance, and source limitations before deciding whether to haul or wait.
State price FAQ
What is the current Idaho cattle price signal?
Idaho currently shows $448/cwt average context across 48 county rows, with latest source rows through May 7, 2026.
Is the Idaho average a guaranteed bid?
No. The Idaho page is a source-backed market signal, not a guaranteed transaction price, buyer commitment, or financial recommendation.
What should I check before hauling cattle in Idaho?
Check report date, cattle class, nearby barn context, route distance, and whether a newer source record has appeared before committing cattle or fuel.