Feeder steers
$263 to $560
Montana Cattle Auction Prices
Feeder steer prices in Montana ran from about $263 to $560 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $251 to $480 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Aug 1, 2026. These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News; feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt).
Feeder heifers
$251 to $480
Auction receipts
158 head
Week ending
Aug 1, 2026
Montana Feeder Steers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 310 lb | 1 | $560.00 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| 350-400 lb | 377 lb | 10 | $512.50 | $535.00 | $523.41 |
| 400-450 lb | 400 lb | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| 650-700 lb | 698 lb | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 725 lb | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 715 lb | 2 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 755 lb | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 825 lb | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 855 lb | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| 900-950 lb | 920 lb | 15 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| 950-1000 lb | 973 lb | 3 | $323.00 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| 1000-1050 lb | 1047 lb | 6 | $310.00 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| 1200-1250 lb | 1205 lb | 2 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Montana Feeder Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 305 lb | 2 | $475.00 | $480.00 | $477.50 |
| 350-400 lb | 365 lb | 1 | $445.00 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 770 lb | 4 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 750-800 lb | 780 lb | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| 850-900 lb | 866 lb | 8 | $327.50 | $330.00 | $328.43 |
| 850-900 lb | 881 lb | 5 | $321.00 | $325.00 | $322.59 |
| 900-950 lb | 922 lb | 10 | $300.00 | $315.00 | $312.01 |
| 950-1000 lb | 986 lb | 5 | $290.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 |
| 1050-1100 lb | 1062 lb | 6 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 1150-1200 lb | 1170 lb | 2 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Montana Feeder Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300-350 lb | 302 lb | 3 | $510.00 | $510.00 | $510.00 |
| 400-450 lb | 425 lb | 1 | $485.00 | $485.00 | $485.00 |
| 700-750 lb | 710 lb | 2 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| 800-850 lb | 835 lb | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| 1100-1150 lb | 1140 lb | 1 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 1150-1200 lb | 1155 lb | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Montana Slaughter Bulls prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1519 lb | 4 | $160.00 | $180.00 | $171.15 |
| N/A | 2046 lb | 7 | $213.00 | $238.00 | $225.93 |
| N/A | 1565 lb | 2 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| N/A | 1840 lb | 10 | $200.00 | $211.00 | $204.63 |
| N/A | 1636 lb | 6 | $187.00 | $197.00 | $191.01 |
| N/A | 1998 lb | 28 | $200.00 | $211.00 | $206.63 |
Montana Slaughter Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1126 lb | 13 | $125.00 | $145.00 | $137.61 |
| N/A | 1457 lb | 47 | $171.00 | $180.00 | $176.66 |
| N/A | 1472 lb | 6 | $165.00 | $171.00 | $168.69 |
| N/A | 1429 lb | 7 | $135.00 | $148.00 | $142.74 |
| N/A | 1165 lb | 5 | $149.00 | $155.00 | $151.70 |
| N/A | 1709 lb | 4 | $154.00 | $165.50 | $161.31 |
| N/A | 1414 lb | 4 | $182.00 | $188.00 | $184.86 |
| N/A | 1437 lb | 14 | $153.00 | $169.00 | $163.72 |
| N/A | 1020 lb | 2 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| N/A | 1639 lb | 5 | $169.00 | $171.00 | $169.73 |
| N/A | 1075 lb | 1 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| N/A | 1240 lb | 3 | $174.00 | $179.00 | $177.08 |
| N/A | 1223 lb | 10 | $152.50 | $163.00 | $159.09 |
| N/A | 880 lb | 1 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| N/A | 1565 lb | 2 | $161.00 | $165.00 | $162.92 |
| N/A | 1545 lb | 25 | $168.00 | $179.00 | $173.85 |
| N/A | 1617 lb | 3 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| N/A | 1396 lb | 15 | $150.00 | $164.00 | $157.44 |
Montana Slaughter Dairy Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1160 lb | 1 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Montana Cow-Calf Pairs prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 2008 lb | 2 | $4,800.00 | $4,800.00 | $4,800.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1764 lb | 16 | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 | $4,500.00 |
Montana Bred Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1430 lb | 1 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1457 lb | 4 | $2,850.00 | $2,900.00 | $2,874.89 |
| Medium and Large | 1570 lb | 1 | $2,750.00 | $2,750.00 | $2,750.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1235 lb | 1 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
Montana Bred Heifers prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per head) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1155 lb | 1 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 | $2,700.00 |
| Medium and Large | 940 lb | 4 | $2,850.00 | $2,850.00 | $2,850.00 |
Montana Stock Cows prices
| Weight | Avg wt | Head | Low | High | Avg (per cwt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large | 1143 lb | 2 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1190 lb | 3 | $222.50 | $237.50 | $232.52 |
| Medium and Large | 1396 lb | 4 | $179.50 | $188.00 | $183.48 |
| Medium and Large | 1303 lb | 6 | $180.00 | $190.00 | $183.76 |
| Medium and Large | 1028 lb | 3 | $215.00 | $240.00 | $227.70 |
| Medium and Large | 1300 lb | 2 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Medium and Large | 1143 lb | 8 | $181.00 | $210.00 | $193.16 |
Auction volume
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Montana auctions reported 158 head this week@if ($report->receipts_week_ago), compared with 401 head last week@if ($report->receipts_year_ago) and 188 head a year ago@endif.
Montana cattle markets
Montana is an important Northern Plains cow-calf state, with large ranches across the eastern plains, central grasslands, and mountain valleys. Many calves are raised on native range and marketed after weaning to buyers in the Northern Plains, Midwest, and feedlot regions. Sale activity commonly builds during fall calf runs, while some ranches market replacement and bred cattle in late fall and spring. Livestock markets around Miles City, Billings, and other regional trade centers serve as established gathering points for cattle.
Montana cattle market commentary
Only one sale was held this week as Montana continues with summer sale schedules. Please check out Public Auction yards sale report (https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_1774.pdf) for the latest weekly market commentary.
Market commentary above is quoted from the USDA Market News report.
About this data
These are auction sale prices reported by USDA Market News from livestock auctions across Montana, summarized weekly. Feeder cattle are quoted per hundredweight (cwt); breeding and replacement cattle are often quoted per head or per pair. Prices move with the futures market, feed costs, and demand, so confirm current values at your local auction.
Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, report AMS_1778, published Jul 27, 2026. Original USDA report (PDF). This page is informational and is not market or investment advice.
Montana cattle price frequently asked questions
How much are feeder steers in Montana right now?
Feeder steer prices in Montana ran from about $263 to $560 per cwt this week, with lighter calves bringing more per hundredweight than heavy yearlings; feeder heifers ran about $251 to $480 per cwt. Prices are from the USDA weekly cattle auction summary for the week ending Aug 1, 2026. Exact prices depend on weight, frame, and quality, shown in the tables above.
Why do lighter cattle cost more per hundredweight?
Buyers usually pay a higher price per pound for lighter calves than for heavy yearlings, a pattern often called the price slide, because lighter cattle have more weight left to gain. That is why a 5-weight steer can post a higher per-cwt price than an 8-weight steer at the same auction.
How often are these cattle prices updated?
USDA Market News publishes Montana auction summaries weekly, and this page refreshes after each new report. Auction prices can change from week to week, so check the report date shown above.
Page updated Aug 4, 2026.
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