Cattle market report · Rugby, ND
On August 24, 2026, Rugby Livestock in Rugby, North Dakota sold 611 head of cattle. Feeder steers (700–899 lb) averaged $324.27/cwt and feeder heifers $302.96/cwt. Calves (300–699 lb) averaged $327.56/cwt, down $74.21 from the last sale. Receipts were up 80.8% from 338 head at the last reported sale.
Posted Aug 25, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT · Updated Aug 31, 2026, 1:21 AM CDT · Reported by Cattle Channel from Rugby Livestock sale data.
Total receipts
611 head
Feeder cattle
394 (64.5%)
Slaughter cattle
217 (35.5%)
Replacement cattle
0 (0%)
Feeder supply
36% steers · 64% heifers · 97.2% over 600 lb
| Last Year | Last Reported | This Week | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers (700-899 lbs) | — | $294.57 | $324.27 | +29.70 |
| Heifers (700-899 lbs) | — | $282.00 | $302.96 | +20.96 |
| Calves (300-699 lbs) | — | $401.77 | $327.56 | −74.21 |
The full lot-by-lot results and per-weight-class prices from this sale are available now to signed-in CattleUSA members — free. Per-weight-class averages publish publicly on September 7, 2026.
Rugby Livestock sold 611 head of cattle on August 24, 2026: 64.5% feeder cattle, 35.5% slaughter cattle, and 0% replacement cattle.
At the August 24, 2026 sale, feeder steers (700–899 lb) averaged $324.27/cwt and calves (300–699 lb) averaged $327.56/cwt. Cattle Channel publishes the full report within hours of the sale.
Compared to the last reported sale, calf prices at Rugby Livestock were down $74.21/cwt ($401.77 → $327.56).