TL;DR: South Carolina shows $407/cwt average cattle price context across 46 county rows, with published rows from $370/cwt to $452/cwt and latest source rows through May 6, 2026.
State signal
What are South Carolina cattle prices right now?
South Carolina 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
$407/cwt
Published low
$370/cwt
Published high
$452/cwt
County rows
46
Latest report date
May 6, 2026
County anchors
Which South Carolina counties anchor the signal?
The static answer body names representative county rows so agents can cite the state page without waiting for JavaScript.
Allendale County: $381/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 6, 2026)
Bamberg County: $381/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 6, 2026)
Barnwell County: $381/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 6, 2026)
Beaufort County: $381/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 6, 2026)
Berkeley County: $381/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 6, 2026)
Operator use
How should an operator use this South Carolina 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 South Carolina cattle price signal?
South Carolina currently shows $407/cwt average context across 46 county rows, with latest source rows through May 6, 2026.
Is the South Carolina average a guaranteed bid?
No. The South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
Check report date, cattle class, nearby barn context, route distance, and whether a newer source record has appeared before committing cattle or fuel.