Summer Grazing Fees For Southwest South Dakota

Jul 02, 2015
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
 
 20142015
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

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
      
 20142015
Range$14.00-35.00$20.00-45.00
Mostly$20.00-25.00$20.00
 
 
USDA Wyoming, Panhandle and Central Nebraska and Western South Dakota 2015 Annual Grazing Fee Report, May 5, 2015
 
 
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