TL;DR: Nebraska shows $478/cwt average cattle price context across 88 county rows, with published rows from $455/cwt to $503/cwt and latest source rows through May 8, 2026.
State signal
What are Nebraska cattle prices right now?
Nebraska 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
$478/cwt
Published low
$455/cwt
Published high
$503/cwt
County rows
88
Latest report date
May 8, 2026
County anchors
Which Nebraska counties anchor the signal?
The static answer body names representative county rows so agents can cite the state page without waiting for JavaScript.
Cherry County: $503/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Keith County: $476/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Rock County: $495/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 6, 2026)
Dawson County: $476/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 1, 2026)
Buffalo County: $486/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (Apr 29, 2026)
Operator use
How should an operator use this Nebraska 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 Nebraska cattle price signal?
Nebraska currently shows $478/cwt average context across 88 county rows, with latest source rows through May 8, 2026.
Is the Nebraska average a guaranteed bid?
No. The Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Check report date, cattle class, nearby barn context, route distance, and whether a newer source record has appeared before committing cattle or fuel.