Friday, January 17, 2025

Local Auctions

by Amelia Siroky

Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange – 1/16 – 3,903 Head

500-549 lb SteersAvg: 378363.50 – 385.50
550-599 lb SteersAvg: 343328 – 356
600-649 lb SteersAvg: 326312.50 – 339.50
650-699 lb SteersAvg: 313302.50 – 320.75
700-749 lb SteersAvg: 297274 – 308
750-799 lb SteersAvg: 283271.50 – 293.50

Torrington Livestock Auction – 1/15 – 7,528 Head

500 – 550 lb SteersAvg: 375360 – 360
550 – 599 lb SteersAvg: 356349 – 363
600 – 650 lb SteersAvg: 324309 – 339
650 – 699 lb SteersAvg: 317.50310 – 325
450-499 lb HeifersAvg: 370355 – 385
500-549 lb HeifersAvg: 346.50338 – 355
550-599 lb HeifersAvg: 316.50304 – 329

Miles City Livestock Commission – 1/14 – 1,528 Head

400 – 499 lb SteersAvg: 442424 – 453
450 – 499 lb SteersAvg: 408395 – 417
500 – 549 lb SteersAvg: 380370 – 389
550 – 599 lb SteersAvg: 345330 – 355
600 – 649 lb SteersAvg: 320305 – 335
450 – 499 lb HeifersAvg: 349342 – 358
500 – 549 lb HeifersAvg: 330320 – 344

Montana Livestock Auction – 1/14 – 1,201 Head

Bred Heifers2,150 – 3,175
Bred 3-4 Yr Old Cows2,400 – 3,375
Bred 5-7 Yr Old Cows2,200 – 2,850
Bred Solid Mouth and Short Term Cows1,600 – 2,785
S. Cows104 – 131

Headwaters Livestock Auction – 1/13

Bred HeifersAvg: 25752450 – 2700
5 – 7 Yr Old Bred CowsAvg: 22252050 – 2400
Solid Mouth Bred CowsAvg: 20251900 – 2150
Sl. CowsAvg: 117103 – 131
600 – 700 lb. SteersAvg: 291.50271 – 312
700 – 800 lb. SteersAvg: 276.50267 – 286
400 – 500 lb. HeifersAvg: 319.50307 – 332
500 – 600 lb. HeifersAvg: 286265 – 307
600 – 700 lb. HeifersAvg: 248.50232 – 265
700 – 800 lb. HeifersAvg: 236232 – 240

Northern Livestock Video’s Diamond Ring Sale – 1/13 – 52,450 Head

550-599 lb SteersJan. – Mar. Delivery350 – 358
Top: 373
650-699 lb SteersJan. – Mar. Delivery314 – 322
Top: 329
700-749 lb SteersJan. – Mar. Delivery306 – 314
Top: 335
750-799 lb SteersJan. – Mar. Delivery293 – 301
Top: 322
850-899 lb SteersJan. – Mar. Delivery268 – 276
Top: 294
900-949 lb SteersJan. – Mar. Delivery263 – 271
Top: 278.50
650-699 lb HeifersJan. – Mar. Delivery286 – 294
Top: 311
750-799 lb HeifersJan. – Mar. Delivery269 – 277
Top: 307

Billings Livestock Commission – 1/9 – 4,126 Head

400-449 lb SteersTop: 445417 – 425
450-499 lb SteersTop: 405388 – 396
500-549 lb SteersTop: 378359 – 367
600-649 lb SteersTop: 345330 – 338
650-699 lb SteersTop: 321313 – 321
400-449 lb HeifersTop: 379367 – 375
500-549 lb HeifersTop: 347339 – 347
650-699 lb HeifersTop: 297275 – 283

2024 Fall Bull Sale Season Summary

CategoryHead CountAverage
Herd Bulls63$27,226
Bulls to Comm. Buyers3,078$8,241
Overall Fall Bull Average3,141$8,622
Comm. Bred Heifers7,847$3,295
Comm. Bred Cows5,522$3,193

CattleFax 2023 Price Outlook

2023 Projected Average2024 Projected Average2024 Projected Ranges2025 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 – $125NA
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

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