BarnSignal

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Live data from 10 USDA-reported auction barns
Thursday, April 2, 2026
NH (Mon) STEERS - Choice and Prime 3-4: $255/cwt (7 hd)NH (Mon) STEERS - Choice 2-3: $240/cwt (209 hd)NH (Mon) STEERS - Select 2-3: $228/cwt (70 hd)NH (Mon) DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-3: $204/cwt (7 hd)NH (Mon) BEEF/DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-3: $229/cwt (8 hd)NH (Mon) BEEF/DAIRY STEERS - Select 2-3: $209/cwt (5 hd)NH (Thu) STEERS - Choice and Prime 3-4: $255/cwt (11 hd)NH (Thu) STEERS - Choice 2-3: $245/cwt (34 hd)NH (Thu) STEERS - Select 2-3: $237/cwt (6 hd)NH (Thu) DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-3: $194/cwt (3 hd)NH (Thu) HEIFERS - Select 2-3: $219/cwt (3 hd)NH (Thu) DAIRY HEIFERS - Choice 2-3: $206/cwt (5 hd)NH (Mon) STEERS - Choice and Prime 3-4: $255/cwt (7 hd)NH (Mon) STEERS - Choice 2-3: $240/cwt (209 hd)NH (Mon) STEERS - Select 2-3: $228/cwt (70 hd)NH (Mon) DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-3: $204/cwt (7 hd)NH (Mon) BEEF/DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-3: $229/cwt (8 hd)NH (Mon) BEEF/DAIRY STEERS - Select 2-3: $209/cwt (5 hd)NH (Thu) STEERS - Choice and Prime 3-4: $255/cwt (11 hd)NH (Thu) STEERS - Choice 2-3: $245/cwt (34 hd)NH (Thu) STEERS - Select 2-3: $237/cwt (6 hd)NH (Thu) DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-3: $194/cwt (3 hd)NH (Thu) HEIFERS - Select 2-3: $219/cwt (3 hd)NH (Thu) DAIRY HEIFERS - Choice 2-3: $206/cwt (5 hd)

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BarnSignal tracks real-time livestock auction prices from USDA-reported sales across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York. Cross-auction comparison, AI-powered price predictions, and weekly trend analysis — all in one place.

Tracking 2,763+ head across 10 barns this week. Built for livestock buyers, distributors, and auction regulars.

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New Holland (Mon) (2026-03-30): Compared to last week's sale, Slaughter Higher Choice and Prime Steers traded mostly 5.00 higher. Slaughter Choice and Select Steers traded mostly steady. Slaughter Breaker Dairy Cows traded mostly 1...
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Market Commentary

USDA Market Reports
New Holland (Mon) (2026-03-30)
Compared to last week's sale, Slaughter Higher Choice and Prime Steers traded mostly 5.00 higher. Slaughter Choice and Select Steers traded mostly steady. Slaughter Breaker Dairy Cows traded mostly 11.00 higher, while Slaughter Boner Dairy Cows traded mostly 6.00 higher, and Slaughter Lean Dairy Cows traded mostly 11.00 higher. Good buyer demand. Feeder Dairy Beef Cross Bull and Heifer Calves traded mostly 30.00 higher, while Feeder Dairy Holstein Bull and Heifer Calves traded mostly steady.
New Holland (Thu) (2026-03-26)
Compared to last week's sale, all grades of Slaughter Steers traded mostly 9.00 higher. Slaughter Breaker Dairy Cows traded mostly 2.00 lower, Slaughter Boner Dairy Cows traded mostly 1.00 lower, and Slaughter Lean Dairy Cows traded mostly 5.00 lower. Feeder Dairy Bull Calves traded mostly 20.00-40.00 higher, while Feeder Dairy Beef Cross Bull Calves traded mostly 30.00-50.00 higher.

Net Price Calculator

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Which barn actually puts the most in your pocket?

Enter your zip code and load details. We'll calculate round-trip trucking costs and show you the estimated net price at each barn based on last week's sale averages — so you can compare before you load the trailer. Prices are historical averages, not quotes or guarantees.

Lancaster / Chester Co. Price Comparison

Data: USDA AMS Market News
CategoryNew Holland (Mon)New Holland (Thu)Spread
STEERS - Choice and Prime 3-4$255.49 (7 hd)$254.69 (11 hd)$0.80
STEERS - Choice 2-3$239.67 (209 hd)$244.82 (34 hd)$5.15
STEERS - Select 2-3$227.66 (70 hd)$237.06 (6 hd)$9.40
DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-3$203.55 (7 hd)$193.98 (3 hd)$9.57
HEIFERS - Select 2-3$223.55 (7 hd)$218.58 (3 hd)$4.97
DAIRY HEIFERS - Select 2-3$194.98 (5 hd)$195.93 (8 hd)$0.95
COWS - Breaker 75-80%$192.96 (7 hd)$173.86 (2 hd)$19.10
DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80%$195.41 (22 hd)$176.58 (25 hd)$18.83
DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85%$171.59 (42 hd)$163.93 (22 hd)$7.66
DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90%$151.04 (55 hd)$138.68 (38 hd)$12.36
BULLS - 1-2$210.80 (17 hd)$213.11 (5 hd)$2.31
DAIRY BULLS - 1-2$209.02 (4 hd)$200.86 (4 hd)$8.16
BULLS - Number 1 (Beef Cross)$2078.00 (4 hd)$2052.55 (10 hd)$526.73
BULLS - Number 2 (Beef Cross)$1709.64 (5 hd)$1702.69 (8 hd)$151.47
HEIFERS - Number 1 (Beef Cross)$2056.08 (3 hd)$2012.38 (12 hd)$726.50

Green highlight = highest price at that barn. Spread shows the price gap between barns — larger spreads may indicate opportunity factoring in trucking costs. All prices are historical sale averages from USDA reports and are not guaranteed.

AI Price Predictions

Rule-based signal engine
🧠 AI Signal Engine — Calibrating

First predictions drop ~April 6, 2026

BarnSignal's prediction engine analyzes momentum, 3-week price trends, supply volume, and seasonal factors across 10 auction barns. It needs at least two weeks of historical data to generate confident signals.

What you'll see here: Up/down/flat calls for every tracked cattle category, confidence scores, and a running accuracy record so you can see exactly how the model performs.

Lancaster / Chester Co. Auction Reports

Most recent sale data

New Holland (Mon)

New Holland, PA | 2026-03-30 | 1,672 head
CategoryHeadWt RangeAvg Price
STEERS - Choice and Prime 3-471595-1860 lbs$255.49/cwt
STEERS - Choice 2-32091110-1880 lbs$239.67/cwt
STEERS - Select 2-3701260-1990 lbs$227.66/cwt
DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-371360-1760 lbs$203.55/cwt
BEEF/DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-381545-1950 lbs$228.84/cwt
BEEF/DAIRY STEERS - Select 2-351513-1910 lbs$209.13/cwt
HEIFERS - Choice and Prime 3-491225-1635 lbs$242.51/cwt
HEIFERS - Choice 2-3531223-1795 lbs$235.37/cwt
HEIFERS - Select 2-371370-1460 lbs$223.55/cwt
DAIRY HEIFERS - Select 2-351345-1495 lbs$194.98/cwt
DAIRY HEIFERS - Standard 1-221175-1355 lbs$186.16/cwt
COWS - Breaker 75-80%71335-1935 lbs$192.96/cwt

New Holland (Thu)

New Holland, PA | 2026-03-26 | 1,091 head
CategoryHeadWt RangeAvg Price
STEERS - Choice and Prime 3-4111540-1755 lbs$254.69/cwt
STEERS - Choice 2-3341455-1910 lbs$244.82/cwt
STEERS - Select 2-361375-1765 lbs$237.06/cwt
DAIRY STEERS - Choice 2-331750-1820 lbs$193.98/cwt
HEIFERS - Select 2-331255-1675 lbs$218.58/cwt
DAIRY HEIFERS - Choice 2-351030-1223 lbs$205.68/cwt
DAIRY HEIFERS - Select 2-381070-1715 lbs$195.93/cwt
COWS - Breaker 75-80%21625-2160 lbs$173.86/cwt
DAIRY COWS - Breaker 75-80%251460-1980 lbs$176.58/cwt
DAIRY COWS - Boner 80-85%221255-1785 lbs$163.93/cwt
DAIRY COWS - Lean 85-90%381035-1645 lbs$138.68/cwt
BULLS - 1-251470-2075 lbs$213.11/cwt

Prediction Accuracy

Running track record
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Accuracy tracking will begin once predictions are resolved against actual auction data. This typically takes 1–2 auction cycles.