Cattle market report · Platte, SD

Platte Livestock Market Cattle Market Report — October 14, 2026

On October 14, 2026, Platte Livestock Market in Platte, South Dakota sold 100 head of cattle. Calves (300–699 lb) averaged $404.31/cwt, up $345.74 from the last sale. Receipts were up 426.3% from 19 head at the last reported sale.

Posted Oct 14, 2026, 11:33 PM CDT · Updated Oct 15, 2026, 6:02 AM CDT · Reported by Cattle Channel from Platte Livestock Market sale data.

Total receipts

100 head

Feeder cattle

25 (25%)

Slaughter cattle

59 (59%)

Replacement cattle

16 (16%)

Feeder supply

28% steers · 72% heifers · 44% over 600 lb

Average Price ($/cwt)

Last YearLast ReportedThis WeekChange
Calves (300-699 lbs)—$58.57$404.31+345.74

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 October 28, 2026.

Questions about this sale

How many head sold at Platte Livestock Market on October 14, 2026?

Platte Livestock Market sold 100 head of cattle on October 14, 2026: 25% feeder cattle, 59% slaughter cattle, and 16% replacement cattle.

What were cattle prices at Platte Livestock Market on October 14, 2026?

At the October 14, 2026 sale, calves (300–699 lb) averaged $404.31/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 $345.74/cwt ($58.57 → $404.31).