Compared to last sale (6-30-26): Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested last sale to develop any market trend. A few yearlings are beginning to come off grass. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate, but suffered slightly as buyers struggled to build loads. CME Positions traded with strong premiums throughout the morning and remained strong though the conclusion of todays sale. Market activity was mostly moderate to active despite a small crowd of buyers on hand. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for light offerings. The last sale was over a month ago so no comparisons can be made. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. Weigh up conditions were mixed with both full and empty cows noticed. Slaughter cows sold on mostly good demand as packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest. Packers purchased most of the cow offering for harvest this week as a result. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate demand for light offerings. Feeding bulls sold on mostly moderate to good demand for very light offerings. Bull quality this week was plain to average as most were coming off grass and out of breeding pastures. Yielding conditions have deteriorated drastically since last sale over a month ago. Young age cows sold on good demand for light offerings. Many young cows were pushing moderate to moderate plus flesh as pasture conditions in eastern Montana have been mostly good. Quality this week was mostly attractive this week.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1-2 | 530 | 365.00 | 1,935 | 4thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,702 | 199.69 | 3,399 | 30 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,564 | 169.09 | 2,644 | 13 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,370 | 166.31 | 2,278 | 24 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,154 | 127.44 | 1,471 | 7thin |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,200 | 142.25/cwt | 142.00–142.50 | 1,707 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,397 | 152.68/cwt | 150.00–154.00 | 2,133 | 3 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,420 | 201.00/cwt | 201.00–201.00 | 2,854 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 2,135 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 4,484 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,210 | 123.80/cwt | 122.50–125.00 | 1,498 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,210 | 150.00/cwt | 150.00–150.00 | 1,815 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 950–1000 | 980 | 282.00/cwt | 282.00–282.00 | 2,764 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 965 | 250.00/cwt | 250.00–250.00 | 2,413 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 900–950 | 908 | 316.00/cwt | 316.00–316.00 | 2,869 | 46 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 800–850 | 844 | 316.00/cwt | 316.00–316.00 | 2,667 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 600–650 | 634 | 350.00/cwt | 350.00–350.00 | 2,219 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 328.00/cwt | 328.00–328.00 | 2,854 | 25 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 800–850 | 839 | 321.00/cwt | 321.00–321.00 | 2,693 | 7 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1300–1350 | 1,330 | 216.49/cwt | 215.00–218.00 | 2,879 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | 500–550 | 530 | 365.00/cwt | 365.00–365.00 | 1,935 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,090 | 247.50/cwt | 247.50–247.50 | 2,698 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,410 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 2,891 | 17 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 983 | 286.34/cwt | 257.50–305.00 | 2,815 | 17 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,236 | 234.67/cwt | 200.00–237.50 | 2,901 | 36 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,735 | 206.50/cwt | 206.50–206.50 | 3,583 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1100–1150 | 1,145 | 247.50/cwt | 247.50–247.50 | 2,834 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,290 | 237.00/cwt | 237.00–237.00 | 3,057 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,220 | 252.50/cwt | 252.50–252.50 | 3,081 | 1 |
| Steers | Large 2 | 1050–1100 | 1,083 | 272.00/cwt | 272.00–272.00 | 2,946 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | 1250–1300 | 1,265 | 223.00/cwt | 223.00–223.00 | 2,821 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,764 | 207.04/cwt | 204.00–215.00 | 3,652 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,025 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,076 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,428 | 182.22/cwt | 177.00–185.00 | 2,602 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,742 | 217.21/cwt | 217.00–217.50 | 3,784 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,583 | 155.66/cwt | 152.00–159.00 | 2,464 | 2 |
| Bulls | —Light Weight | — | 1,390 | 197.50/cwt | 197.50–197.50 | 2,745 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,560 | 171.53/cwt | 163.00–172.50 | 2,676 | 11 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,335 | 213.72/cwt | 210.00–217.00 | 2,853 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,356 | 164.69/cwt | 156.00–169.00 | 2,233 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,810 | 189.36/cwt | 180.00–198.00 | 3,427 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,357 | 174.92/cwt | 171.00–177.00 | 2,374 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,455 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 2,197 | 2 |
Compared to last sale (6-30-26): Feeder cattle were all too lightly tested last sale to develop any market trend. A few yearlings are beginning to come off grass. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive. Demand for feeders was mostly moderate, but suffered slightly as buyers struggled to build loads. CME Positions traded with strong premiums throughout the morning and remained strong though the conclusion of todays sale. Market activity was mostly moderate to active despite a small crowd of buyers on hand. Weigh up cows sold on moderate to good demand for light offerings. The last sale was over a month ago so no comparisons can be made. Quality this week was mostly plain to average. Weigh up conditions were mixed with both full and empty cows noticed. Slaughter cows sold on mostly good demand as packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest. Packers purchased most of the cow offering for harvest this week as a result. Slaughter bulls sold on moderate demand for light offerings. Feeding bulls sold on mostly moderate to good demand for very light offerings. Bull quality this week was plain to average as most were coming off grass and out of breeding pastures. Yielding conditions have deteriorated drastically since last sale over a month ago. Young age cows sold on good demand for light offerings. Many young cows were pushing moderate to moderate plus flesh as pasture conditions in eastern Montana have been mostly good. Quality this week was mostly attractive this week.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,200 | 142.00–142.50 | 142.25 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,397 | 150.00–154.00 | 152.68 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,210 | 122.50–125.00 | 123.80 |
| 1 | — | 1,210 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,025 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,583 | 152.00–159.00 | 155.66 |
| 11 | — | 1,560 | 163.00–172.50 | 171.53 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,356 | 156.00–169.00 | 164.69 |
| 10 | — | 1,357 | 171.00–177.00 | 174.92 |
| 2 | — | 1,455 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,420 | 201.00 | 201.00 |
| 2 | — | 1,335 | 210.00–217.00 | 213.72 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,135 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| 8 | — | 1,764 | 204.00–215.00 | 207.04 |
| 3 | — | 1,742 | 217.00–217.50 | 217.21 |
| 10 | — | 1,810 | 180.00–198.00 | 189.36 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,735 | 206.50 | 206.50 |
| Bulls — Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,428 | 177.00–185.00 | 182.22 |
| 1 | — | 1,390 | 197.50 | 197.50 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | 800–850 | 844 | 316.00 | 316.00 |
| 2 | 950–1000 | 980 | 282.00 | 282.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 25 | 850–900 | 870 | 328.00 | 328.00 |
| 46 | 900–950 | 908 | 316.00 | 316.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 600–650 | 634 | 350.00 | 350.00 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 500–550 | 530 | 365.00 | 365.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 800–850 | 839 | 321.00 | 321.00 |
| Steers — Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | 1050–1100 | 1,083 | 272.00 | 272.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1100–1150 | 1,145 | 247.50 | 247.50 |
| 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,265 | 223.00 | 223.00 |
| 2 | 1300–1350 | 1,330 | 215.00–218.00 | 216.49 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | 1200–1250 | 1,220 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| 1 | 1250–1300 | 1,290 | 237.00 | 237.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 965 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,090 | 247.50 | 247.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 1,410 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 17 | — | 983 | 257.50–305.00 | 286.34 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 36 | — | 1,236 | 200.00–237.50 | 234.67 |