Cattle market report · Platte, SD

Platte Livestock Market Cattle Market Report — July 15, 2026

On July 15, 2026, Platte Livestock Market in Platte, South Dakota sold 67 head of cattle. Calves (300–699 lb) averaged $595.00/cwt, up $75.56 from the last sale. Receipts were down 75.7% from 276 head at the last reported sale.

Posted Jul 15, 2026, 5:37 PM CDT · Updated Jul 16, 2026, 9:31 PM CDT · Reported by Cattle Channel from Platte Livestock Market sale data.

Total receipts

67 head

Feeder cattle

21 (31.3%)

Slaughter cattle

46 (68.7%)

Replacement cattle

0 (0%)

Feeder supply

9.5% steers · 90.5% heifers · 14.3% over 600 lb

Average Price ($/cwt)

Last YearLast ReportedThis WeekChange
Calves (300-699 lbs)$519.44$595.00+75.56

Prices by weight class

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 July 29, 2026.

Questions about this sale

How many head sold at Platte Livestock Market on July 15, 2026?

Platte Livestock Market sold 67 head of cattle on July 15, 2026: 31.3% feeder cattle, 68.7% slaughter cattle, and 0% replacement cattle.

What were cattle prices at Platte Livestock Market on July 15, 2026?

At the July 15, 2026 sale, calves (300–699 lb) averaged $595.00/cwt. Cattle Channel publishes the full report within hours of the sale.

Are cattle prices up or down at Platte Livestock Market?

Compared to the last reported sale, calf prices at Platte Livestock Market were up $75.56/cwt ($519.44 → $595.00).