PAYS Livestock – 4/24 – 1,661 Head
450-499 lb Heifers | 313 – 321 | |
500-549 lb Heifers | 282 – 290 | |
Sl Cows | 120 – 136 | |
Lean Sl Cows | 117 – 123 |
Montana Livestock Auction – 4/23 – 761 Head
Heifer Pairs | Top: 3675 | 2975 – 3600 |
3-4 Yr Old Pairs | Top: 3700 | 3000 – 3550 |
5-7 Yr Old Pairs | 3000 – 3600 | |
Older Pairs | Solid and Short Term | 2800 – 2975 |
Bred Heifers | 2750 – 3100 | |
3-4 Yr Old Bred Cows | 2500 – 3100 | |
5-7 Yr Old Bred Cows | 2400 – 2900 | |
Older Bred Cows | Solid and Short Term | 2300 – 2700 |
Spring Production Sales
Loyning Ranch | 46 Yrlg Bulls | Avg: $5,853 Top Lot: $10,250 |
Big Country Genetics | 172 Sim Angus & Angus Bulls | Avg: $5,411 |
Timber Line Angus | 41 Comm Hfr: $2,200 | 35 Yrlg Bulls Avg: $6,141 Top Lot: $17,500 |
DeGrand Angus | 105 Yrlg Bulls | Avg: $5,182 Top Lot: $13,000 |
Big Dry Angus | 81 Yrlg Bulls | Avg: $7,570 Top Lot: $14,500 |
Five Valleys Livestock Auction, Missoula MT – 4/18
Sl. Cow | 120 – 137 | |
Sl. Bull | 120 – 149 |
Billings Livestock – 4/18 – 1,015 Head
Sl. Cows – Fleshy | 135 – 143 | |
Sl. Cows – Avg. Dressing | 125 – 130 | |
Sl. Cows – Lean | 105 – 115 | |
Sl. Bulls | Top: 161 | 140 – 152 |
Heiferettes | 174 – 210 | |
Young Stock Cows | 158.50 – 185 |
Miles City Livestock Commission – 4/16 – 1,034 Head
600-649 lb Heifers | 256 – 269 | |
Cull Cows | 136 – 141 | |
Open Stock Cows | Under 2 Yrs Old | 171 – 214 |
Lewistown Livestock – 4/16 – 759 Head
Young Cow-Calf Pairs | 3600 | |
Mid-Age Cow-Calf Pairs | 3050 – 3550 | |
Older Cow-Calf Pairs | 2650 – 3000 | |
Bred Cows | Top: 3300 | 2600 – 3100 |
Heiferettes | Steady | 146 – 203 |
Sl. Cows | +10 | 121 – 141 |
2023 Bull Sale Season Summary
Breed | Head Count | Average | Avg. Increase Compared to ’22 | Head Count Increase Compared to ’22 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Angus | 11,567 | $6,189 | +11% | +10.5% |
Red Angus | 1,929 | $5,293 | +8% | +18% |
Simmental/AngSimX | 1,120 | $5,524 | +5% | +3% |
Hereford | 1,061 | $7,505 | +2.5% | +18.5% |
Charolais | 948 | $4,571 | +2% | -8% |
Total | 16,625 | $6,032 | +9.6% | +11% |
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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