Fall Sale Season Montana & Wyoming
| Commercial Bred Heifers | Avg: $4,493 | 6,097 Head |
| Young Bred Cows | Avg: $4,660 | 2,760 Head |
| Registered Female Lots | Avg: $10,233 | 818 Head |
| Bulls | Avg: $11,265 | 3,218 Head |
St. Onge Livestock – 12/12 – 2,071 Head
| 450-499 lb Steers | Avg: 508 | 482.50 – 520 |
| 500-549 lb Steers | Avg: 479 | 455 – 507.50 |
| 550-599 lb Steers | Avg: 446 | 415 – 454 |
| 600-649 lb Steers | Avg: 422 | 401 – 427.50 |
| 500-549 lb Heifers | Avg: 387 | 380 – 399 |
| 550-599 lb Heifers | Avg: 393 | 379 – 403 |
| 600-649 lb Heifers | Avg: 364 | 362 – 372.50 |
St. Onge Livestock Market – 12/19 – 2,500 Head
| Bred Heifers | 3,300 – 4,600 | Avg: 3,900 |
| 3-4 Yr Old Bred Cows | 3,700 – 4,600 | Avg: 3,850 |
| 4-5 Yr Old Bred Cows | 3,900 – 4,550 | Avg: 4,100 |
| Solid Mouth Bred Cows | 4,375 – 4,550 | Avg: 4,475 |
| Weigh Up Cows | 145 – 173 | Avg: 163 |
| Weigh Up Bulls | 171 – 191.50 | Avg: 181 |
Torrington Livestock – 12/16 – 411 Head
| 40-449 lb Steers | 500 | Avg: 500 |
| 500-549 lb Steers | 455 – 460 | Avg: 458 |
| 550-599 lb Steers | 418 | Avg: 418 |
| 60-699 lb Steers | 403.50 | Avg: 403.50 |
| 300-399 lb Heifers | 437 – 450 | Avg: 442 |
| 400-449 lb Heifers | 402.50 – 410 | Avg: 406.86 |
| 550-599 lb Heifers | 413.50 | Avg: 413.50 |
| 600-699 lb Heifers | 400 | Avg: 400 |
| Slaughter Cows | 131 – 137 | Avg: 135 |
| Slaughter Bulls | 160 – 173 | Avg: 169 |
| 5-8 Yr Old Bred Cows | 2860 – 3325 | Avg: 3,092 |
Public Auction Yards – 10/29 – 2,576 Head
| 450-499 lb Steers | Avg: 460 | 460 |
| 550-599 lb Steers | Avg: 405 | 397.50 – 406 |
| 600-649 lb Steers | Avg: 355 | 355 |
| 450-499 lb Heifers | Avg: 411 | 385 – 415 |
| 500-549 lb Heifers | Avg: 385 | 443 – 451 |
| 550-599 lb Heifers | 373 | 357.50 – 374 |
| Slaughter Cows | Avg: 174.80 | 170.50 – 177.50 |
| Slaughter Bulls | Avg: 184 | 181 – 192 |
| 2-4 Yr Old Replacements | Avg: 332 | 232.50 – 367 |
| 2-4 Yr Old Bred Cows | Avg: 3,272 | 3,100 – 3,500 |
| 5-8 Yr Old Bred Cows | Avg: 2,900 | 2,825 – 3,000 |
Bred Cow Special – Faith Livestock 12/15
| 3-5 Yr Old Bred Cows | Top: 4,300 | 4,250 – 4,300 |
| 3-6 Yr Old Bred Cows | Top: 3,600 | 3,450 – 3,600 |
| Broken Mouth Bred Cows | Top: 2,950 | 2,400 – 2,950 |
| March Calving Bred Heifers | Top: 5,850 | 5,150 – 5,850 |
| April Calving Bred Heifers | Top: 4,450 | 4,325 – 4,450 |
| Slaughter Cows | Top: 200 | 162 – 200 |
PAYS Blue Ribbon Stock & Bred Heifer Sale- 12/10 – 8,171 Head – Billings, MT
| Bred Heifers | Avg: $4,062 | $3,700 – $4,450 |
| 2-4 Year Old Bred Cows | Avg: $4,258 | $3,850 – $4.650 |
| 5-8 Year Old Bred Cows | Avg: $3,922 | $3,500 – $4,300 |
| Short Term Bred Cows | Avg: $2,957 | $2,650 – $3,600 |
| 3-6 Year Old Bred Cows | Head: 242 | Avg: $4,966 |
60th Sitz Angus Fall Bull and Female Sale 12/4
| Category | Head Count | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Older Angus Bulls | 442 | $13,186 |
| Comm. Bred Heifers | 289 | $5,178 |
| Comm. Bred Cows | 129 | $5,486 |
| Top Bull | Lot 55 | $115,000 |
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
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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
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