TL;DR: Ohio shows $402/cwt average cattle price context across 78 county rows, with published rows from $315/cwt to $491/cwt and latest source rows through May 5, 2026.
State signal
What are Ohio cattle prices right now?
Ohio 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
$402/cwt
Published low
$315/cwt
Published high
$491/cwt
County rows
78
Latest report date
May 5, 2026
County anchors
Which Ohio counties anchor the signal?
The static answer body names representative county rows so agents can cite the state page without waiting for JavaScript.
Adams County: $460/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 5, 2026)
Brown County: $460/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 5, 2026)
Butler County: $460/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 5, 2026)
Champaign County: $460/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 5, 2026)
Clark County: $460/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 5, 2026)
Operator use
How should an operator use this Ohio 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 Ohio cattle price signal?
Ohio currently shows $402/cwt average context across 78 county rows, with latest source rows through May 5, 2026.
Is the Ohio average a guaranteed bid?
No. The Ohio 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 Ohio?
Check report date, cattle class, nearby barn context, route distance, and whether a newer source record has appeared before committing cattle or fuel.