In the most recent USDA National Dairy Comprehensive Report, third-trimester bred dairy heifers averaged $2,050 nationwide, an increase of more than 40% from the same month’s report a year ago. National auction reports bear out a similar trend, with two markets breaking into $3,000 territory for Holstein springers in the past month. Similarly, USDA data indicates Holstein heifer calf values up more than 150%, from $180/head last year to $465/head today. Beef-cross calves continue to fetch astounding values of more than $1,000/head in some markets.
| | Springing Heifers | Heifer Calves | Beef Cross Calves | |
| Location (sale date) | Supreme/Top | Approved/Medium | 90-120 pounds | 60-100 pounds |
| | | | | |
Turlock, Calif. (6-28-24) | $2,000-3,200 | No test | -- |
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Lomira, Wis. (6-29-24) | $1,500-2,200 | $1,200-1,400 | $300-400 |
$680-1,000 |
| Pipestone, Minn. (6-20-24) | $3,300-3,350 | $3,200-3,300 | No test |
$800-850 |
| New Holland, Pa. (6-24-24) | No report | No report | $925-975 |
$900-1,085 |
