MONTANA · USDA AMS LIVESTOCK MARKET NEWS · WEEK OF MAY 31, 2026
State Weekly Summary
Feeder Cattle, Montana
USDA Montana Weekly summary · week of May 31, 2026 · 3 auctions reported · 1,892 head
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Feeder cattle · Medium and Large 1
Steers
| Weight | $/cwt | Head | Wk Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500-600 lb | $516.37 | 44 | +36.97 |
| 600-700 lb | $441.35 | 43 | +20.76 |
| 700-800 lbthin | $417.53 | 15 | — |
| 800-900 lbthin | $386.00 | 4 | — |
| 900-1000 lbthin | $325.14 | 13 | — |
| 1000-1100 lbthin | $308.00 | 5 | — |
Heifers
| Weight | $/cwt | Head | Wk Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400-500 lb | $429.80 | 37 | −40.20 |
| 500-600 lbthin | $440.00 | 8 | — |
| 600-700 lb | $387.37 | 22 | −13.45 |
| 700-800 lb | $364.51 | 49 | −6.66 |
| 800-900 lbthin | $348.00 | 3 | — |
Wk Δ vs May 24, 2026 · head-weighted average · thin = under 20 head
MONTANA WEEKLY · 2026-05-31
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CULL COWS · 887 HEAD$179.93/cwt · 97.32–188.57
BRED COWS · Medium and Large 1 · 35 HEAD$3,295/head
COW-CALF PAIRS · Medium and Large 1 · 10 HEAD$4,139/head
Value of Gain · Steers Medium and Large 1
What each 100 lb of added weight is worth at the sale barn this week. Information only.
| Weight | $/cwt | $/head | $/lb of gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500-600 lb | $516.37 | $2,757 | — |
| 600-700 lb | $441.35 | $2,873 | — |
Feed Cost
$4.27 /bu
Corn · US · Mar 2026
$150 /ton
Hay · MT · Feb 2026
Corn and hay from USDA NASS. Cost of gain depends on your ration, so it is not shown as a market figure.
Reporting barns this week
Billings Livestock Thu2026-05-28 · 1,357 hd
Public Auction Yards Wed (Billings)2026-05-27 · 729 hd
Miles City Livestock2026-05-26 · 678 hd