TL;DR: South Dakota shows $477/cwt average cattle price context across 64 county rows, with published rows from $455/cwt to $503/cwt and latest source rows through May 8, 2026.
State signal
What are South Dakota cattle prices right now?
South Dakota 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
$477/cwt
Published low
$455/cwt
Published high
$503/cwt
County rows
64
Latest report date
May 8, 2026
County anchors
Which South Dakota counties anchor the signal?
The static answer body names representative county rows so agents can cite the state page without waiting for JavaScript.
Davison County: $464/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Buffalo County: $493/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 8, 2026)
District 54 County: $493/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 8, 2026)
District 55 County: $493/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 8, 2026)
District 58 County: $493/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 8, 2026)
Operator use
How should an operator use this South Dakota 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 Dakota cattle price signal?
South Dakota currently shows $477/cwt average context across 64 county rows, with latest source rows through May 8, 2026.
Is the South Dakota average a guaranteed bid?
No. The South Dakota 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 Dakota?
Check report date, cattle class, nearby barn context, route distance, and whether a newer source record has appeared before committing cattle or fuel.