Heifer prices defy industry trends, stay steady

Despite record-low profitability ratios in the U.S. dairy industry, the demand for and value of heifers across the country remains strong. While the top-end price for supreme springing heifers dipped slightly in three of the four market areas in the last month, springing heifer prices as a whole remain strong throughout the United States. Some markets did report that their supply of good-quality springers was light. Heifer calves dropped in value slightly in Texas, with the top end dipping from $350 last month to $250 this month; calf values in other regions also remained steady.

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