Local Auctions – Northern Ag Network

by Amelia Siroky

All Breeds Bull Sale Average Spring 2026 – MT & WY

Angus Bulls	12,224 Head	Avg: $10,696
Red Angus	1,774 Head	Avg: $9,888
Sim/Angus	1,325 Head	Avg: $9,594
Hereford	1,014 Head	Avg: $14,073
Charolais	885 Head	Avg: $8,705

Billings Livestock Commission – 4/30 – 2,561 Head

550-599 lb Steers	Avg: 523.42	505 – 525
650-699 lb Steers	Avg: 458.46	442 – 465
700-749 lb Steers	Avg: 416.35	407 – 427
550-599 lb Heifers	Avg: 464.36	455 – 471
600-649 lb Heifers	Avg: 430.89	415 – 444
650-699 lb Heifers	Avg: 397.33	391 – 406
700-749 lb Heifers	Avg: 388.61	370 – 391

Montana Livestock Auction – 4/7 – 1,426 Head

500-595 lb Steers	Top: 530	480 – 517
600-645 lb Steers	Top: 470	437 – 465
650-745 lb Steers	Top: 430	385 – 425
500-595 lb Heifers	Top: 480	440 – 465
600-695 lb Steers	Top: 425	367 – 424
Sl. Cows	Top: 190	161 – 177

Miles City Livestock Commission 4/7 – 350 Head

550-599 lb Steers	Avg: 402.50	402.50
600-649 lb Steers	Avg: 402.50	402.50
800-899 lb Steers	Avg: 357	357
500-549 lb Heifers	Avg: 476	475 – 480
600-649 lb Heifers	Avg: 424	424
650-699 lb Heifers	Avg: 394	385 – 396
700-799 lb Heifers	Avg: 344.50	344.50
Slaughter Cows	Avg: 173	170 – 177
Lean Slaughter Cows	Avg: 145	140 – 150
Slaughter Bulls	Avg: 203	195 – 215
2-4 Yr Old Stock Cows	Avg: 244	191 – 289
2-8 Yr Old Stock Cows	Avg: 200	190 – 211

Torrington Livestock Auction – 4/10 – 2,345 Head

Slaughter Cows	Avg: 185	181 – 187.50
Lean Feeding Cows	Avg: 185	185 – 188
Slaughter Bulls	Avg: 217	216 – 220
Smaller Feeding Bulls	Avg: 234	234
Bred Heifers	Avg: 5111	4975 – 5175
2-4 Yr Old Bred Cows	Avg: 4700	4700
5-8 Yr Old Bred Cows	Avg: 3890	3325 – 4250
8 Yr Old Bred Cows	Avg: 3483	3325 – 3585
Young Cow/Calf Pairs	Avg: 4688	4500 – 5000
5-8 Yr Old Cow/Calf Pairs	Avg: 4644	4300 – 4950

Torrington Livestock – 3/27 – 910 Head

Slaughter Cows	173 – 176	Avg: 174
Lean Slaughter Cows	175 – 180	Avg: 177
Slaughter Bulls	209 – 221	Avg: 212
2-4 Yr Old Stock Cows	280 – 357	Avg: 324

Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange – 3/12 – 1,368 Head

600-649 lb Steers	Avg: 440	428 – 450
650-699 lb Steers	Avg: 413	398 – 424
700-799 lb Steers	Avg: 373	360 – 380
800-849 lb Steers	Avg: 360	355 – 362
Replacement Heifers	625 – 800 lbs	2,500 – 2,700 / head
Sl. Cows	Avg: 170	158 – 179
Sl. Bulls	Avg: 212	195 – 225
Heiferettes	Avg: 260	198 – 325

Newell Sheep Yards – 4/2

70 lb Feeder Lambs	Avg: 311	311
100-110 lb Feeder Lambs	Avg: 285	285
Slaughter Ewes	Avg: 117	102 – 127
Slaughter Bucks	Avg: 104	104
2-4 Yr Old Replacement Ewes	Avg: 290	290

CattleFax 2023 Price Outlook

	2023 Projected Average	2024 Projected Average	2024 Projected Ranges	2025 Projected Average
Fed Steers	$176	$194	$185 – $210	$200
800 lb Steers	$225	$260	$245 – $275	$275
550 lb Steers	$262	$315	$280 – $345	$350
Utility Cows	$98	$115	$100 – $125	NA
Spot Corn Futures	$5.50	$5.25	$4.50 – $6.00	$4.00 – $6.00

Links to More Market Prices

Montana Direct Feeder Cattle
Montana Auction Market Reports
Northern Livestock Video Auction (Seasonal)
Wyoming/Nebraska Feeder Cattle
Wyoming Auction Market Reports
South Dakota Auction Market Reports
North Dakota Auction Market Reports
All USDA Local Auction Market Reports
USDA Livestock and Grain Market News