TL;DR: New York shows $471/cwt average cattle price context across 62 county rows, with published rows from $411/cwt to $491/cwt and latest source rows through May 2, 2026.
State signal
What are New York cattle prices right now?
New York 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
$471/cwt
Published low
$411/cwt
Published high
$491/cwt
County rows
62
Latest report date
May 2, 2026
County anchors
Which New York counties anchor the signal?
The static answer body names representative county rows so agents can cite the state page without waiting for JavaScript.
Ontario County: $482/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 2, 2026)
Steuben County: $411/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (Apr 11, 2026)
Albany County: $482/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 2, 2026)
Cayuga County: $482/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 2, 2026)
Clinton County: $482/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 2, 2026)
Operator use
How should an operator use this New York 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 New York cattle price signal?
New York currently shows $471/cwt average context across 62 county rows, with latest source rows through May 2, 2026.
Is the New York average a guaranteed bid?
No. The New York 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 New York?
Check report date, cattle class, nearby barn context, route distance, and whether a newer source record has appeared before committing cattle or fuel.