Cow/Calf grazing prices slightly higher
Grazing prices for summer 2015 are higher than 2014 in general. This is partly due to higher cattle prices and a lack of available land. Grazing prices for cow/calf pairs are only slightly higher than 2014 prices. There are some instances of grazing prices being as high as $75.00-80.00 per cow/calf pair1 (Table 1).
Table 1. Grazing Prices for South West South Dakota Cow/Calf Pair Per Month
Cow/Calf Prices
| | 2014 | 2015 |
| Range | $25.00-50.00 | $30.00-50.00 |
| Mostly | $30.00-50.00 | $40.00-50.00 |
| Instances | $70.00 | $75.00-80.00 |
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USDA Wyoming, Panhandle and Central Nebraska and Western South Dakota 2015 Annual Grazing Fee Report, May 5, 2015
Yearling grazing prices increase slightly
The range of prices for Southwest South Dakota yearlings has increased slightly on average from 2014 prices (Table 2). While the most commonly reported rate was $20, there was a wider range of rates reported in 2015 vs. 2014.
Some yearling producers may experience difficulty in finding pasture and rangeland due to competition with cow/calf producers.
Table 2. Grazing Prices for South West South Dakota Yearlings Per Month.
Yearlings
| | 2014 | 2015 | | Range | $14.00-35.00 | $20.00-45.00 | | Mostly | $20.00-25.00 | $20.00 |
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USDA Wyoming, Panhandle and Central Nebraska and Western South Dakota 2015 Annual Grazing Fee Report, May 5, 2015
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