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Montana Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Montana · Weekly summary · Mon, May 13

● As filed140 lines reportedUSDA AMS · slug 1778

State summary

Counts as USDA filed them

Montana reported 140 priced lines covering 5,697 head across feeder cattle, slaughter cattle, replacement cattle. USDA puts feeder cattle receipts at 3,863 head. slaughter cattle receipts at 1,901 head. replacement cattle receipts at 2,088 head. Counted as USDA files them — 533 of those are cow-calf pairs, each counted once.

Montana Weekly Livestock Auction Summary

Mon May 13, 2019

USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News · Federal-State Market News Service, Billings, MT (LS-BL)

Feeder CattleReceipts 3,863Last week 1,132Year ago 0

Slaughter CattleReceipts 1,901Last week 428Year ago 0

Replacement CattleReceipts 2,088Last week 2,271Year ago 0

Compared to last week: Feeder steers 400-749 lbs sold mostly steady to weak, all other weights were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend, however lower undertones were noticed. Heifers 500-649 lbs sold steady to 5.00 higher, 650-799 lbs heifers sold mostly 3.00-7.00 lower. Demand for grass cattle this week was moderate to good and despite lower CME contract prices these offerings were able to hold mostly steady or gain ground in some instances. Buyers were able to put together load lots this week as many load lots and large packages were on offer. A heavy offering of backgrounded cattle out of grow lots were seen this week. These cattle were in moderate plus to fleshy condition. Quality was mostly attractive on all cattle out of grow lots this week. Quality overall was average to attractive. CME positions from last Thursday through this Thursday saw the current May contract down 2.02 to settle at 134.225 while the August settled at 143.325, down 1.15. Market activity this week was mostly moderate, with moderate to active activity seen at times. Weigh up cows sold on good to very good demand throughout the week. Packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest as they bid aggressively on the majority of the cows on offer. Feeding demand was good as well, as buyers fought packers at all three sales this week as they attempted to put together orders. Both Feeding and Packer buyers attempted to capitalize on the heavy run of cows as ranchers cull many non blemished dry or late bred cows after branding. Cow quality this week was mostly attractive to very attractive. The cutter cow cutout was 172.61 as of yesterdays close. The cow cutout continues to see upward momentum as 90% lean trim continues to be the driving force. Demand for slaughter bulls was good this

week as packers continue to search for lean grinding materials for ground beef. Several bulls sold for over 100.00 cwt this week. Slaughter bulls sold steady to 3.00 higher. Slaughter cows sold steady to 3.00 higher. Feeding cows sold steady to 2.00 higher. Cows started out the week offering buyers an outstanding weigh up, however as the week progressed a changing weather pattern had cows showing lots of fill. Young age cows sold unevenly steady this week. Demand for re-breed cows was moderate to good while demand for feeding cows was light to moderate. A light offering of pairs was seen this week. Quality was average to attractive. Demand for pairs has lightened as buyers look at lower CME prices and have adjusted prices accordingly.

Replacement Cattle

As reported

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)	Open	27	—	1,480	1,485.00–1,510.00	1,489.84
Aged (>8 yrs)	Open	26	—	1,571	1,275.00–1,400.00	1,381.77
Young (2-4 yrs)	Open	11	—	1,377	1,450.00	1,450.00
Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs)	Open	7	—	1,366	1,225.00	1,225.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt
Aged (>8 yrs)	Open	15	—	1,494	1,300.00–1,335.00	1,320.30
Aged (>8 yrs)	Open	60	—	1,378	1,275.00–1,310.00	1,299.94
Aged (>8 yrs)	Open	3	—	1,445	1,300.00–1,325.00	1,317.13

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs)	Open	159	—	1,457	1,400.00–1,525.00	1,492.30
Young (2-4 yrs)	Open	108	—	1,322	1,510.00–1,800.00	1,649.39
Young (2-4 yrs)	Open	33	—	1,400	1,700.00–1,910.00	1,809.67
Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs)	Open	3	—	1,625	1,460.00	1,460.00
Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)	Open	9	—	1,598	1,710.00	1,710.00
Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)	Open	5	—	1,582	1,800.00	1,800.00
Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)	Open	6	—	1,331	1,475.00	1,475.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt
Young (2-4 yrs)	Open	5	—	969	1,650.00	1,650.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt
Aged (>8 yrs)	Open	22	—	1,476	1,200.00–1,210.00	1,205.29

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)	Open	298	—	1,373	63.00–74.50	70.39
Aged (>8 yrs)	Open	172	—	1,309	60.50–73.50	67.76
Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)	Open	185	—	1,306	66.00–75.00	70.88
Young (2-4 yrs)	Open	249	—	1,138	65.50–105.00	78.19
(<2 yrs)	Open	310	—	934	67.00–123.50	101.80

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)	Open	1	—	1,165	65.00	65.00
Aged (>8 yrs)	Open	18	—	1,090	55.00–62.00	58.81
(<2 yrs)	Open	23	—	950	72.50–95.75	94.11
Young (2-4 yrs)	Open	13	—	933	61.00–83.00	69.28

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Broken Mouth$ per cwt · actual wt
Aged (>8 yrs)	3rd Stage (7-9 mo)	8	—	1,373	900.00–1,075.00	1,029.34

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
Young (2-4 yrs)	3rd Stage (7-9 mo)	39	—	1,157	1,200.00–1,460.00	1,363.06
Aged (>8 yrs)	3rd Stage (7-9 mo)	14	—	1,500	1,035.00–1,285.00	1,137.20
Middle Aged (5-8 yrs)	3rd Stage (7-9 mo)	3	—	1,493	1,400.00	1,400.00
Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)	3rd Stage (7-9 mo)	5	—	1,356	1,400.00	1,400.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bred Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
Young (2-4 yrs)	3rd Stage (7-9 mo)	5	—	1,347	1,100.00	1,100.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs)	3rd Stage (7-9 mo)	7	—	1,322	1,125.00	1,125.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
(<2 yrs)	Open	2	—	1,078	1,825.00	1,825.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifer Pairs — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt
(<2 yrs)	Open	16	—	938	1,675.00–1,700.00	1,689.27

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifer Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
(<2 yrs)	Open	5	—	869	1,525.00	1,525.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifer Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
(<2 yrs)	Open	11	—	954	1,535.00–1,550.00	1,544.57

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bred Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt
(<2 yrs)	3rd Stage (7-9 mo)	16	—	906	925.00	925.00

Age	Stage	Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
(<2 yrs)	N/A	10	—	1,284	1,400.00–1,550.00	1,474.70

Feeder Cattle

As reported

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt
64	—	743	120.00	120.00
173	—	826	115.00–116.75	116.53
10	—	688	126.00	126.00
7	—	630	137.50	137.50
9	—	792	115.00	115.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
8	—	909	110.00	110.00
21	—	426	160.00–161.00	160.41
34	—	856	113.00–119.50	115.63
112	—	510	150.00–155.00	153.28
21	—	819	120.00–123.00	120.59
117	—	721	124.00–133.50	129.50
76	—	674	130.00–134.00	133.02
67	—	770	120.00–127.00	124.73
50	—	581	142.00–154.00	150.66
2	—	388	170.00	170.00
239	—	639	134.00–148.00	144.77

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt
17	—	707	139.00	139.00
9	—	782	131.00	131.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt
3	—	625	138.00	138.00
4	—	573	139.50	139.50
17	—	433	148.00–160.00	150.85

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
7	—	481	148.50	148.50

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
30	—	579	135.00–141.00	139.13
27	—	726	113.00–124.00	122.22
14	—	435	156.00–160.00	157.10
10	—	476	143.00–153.50	150.19
27	—	535	145.50–149.00	146.63
15	—	624	135.00–137.00	136.87
8	—	688	127.00	127.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt
49	—	619	142.00	142.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt
38	—	829	119.25	119.25

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt
17	—	525	144.00	144.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt
9	—	417	135.00	135.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Heifers — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt
16	—	538	130.00	130.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
5	—	508	161.00	161.00
3	—	742	139.00	139.00
3	—	932	119.00	119.00
30	—	473	170.00–175.00	173.67
24	—	785	131.00–136.00	134.19
15	—	871	117.00–120.50	119.34
7	—	411	173.00	173.00
2	—	625	145.00–147.50	146.24

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
16	—	957	117.00	117.00
40	—	1,127	109.50–112.50	111.98
13	—	1,012	114.00	114.00
4	—	471	170.00	170.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt
12	—	944	116.00	116.00
25	—	876	109.00–119.50	115.21

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
28	—	775	135.00–140.00	137.27
121	—	825	129.00–136.25	132.92
149	—	974	115.50–119.00	117.80
283	—	589	167.00–177.50	175.68
123	—	941	120.00–124.00	121.25
192	—	868	124.50–128.25	127.37
142	—	521	175.00–179.50	177.79
49	—	722	145.00–152.00	149.95
48	—	476	177.50–185.00	179.23
32	—	627	157.00–169.00	161.52
51	—	689	150.00–155.50	153.84

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt
94	—	654	163.00–167.50	167.11
22	—	627	170.00–176.00	172.66

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
2	—	1,155	95.00	95.00
10	—	1,130	101.00–105.00	102.80
1	—	1,020	114.00	114.00
9	—	1,072	99.50–104.00	100.01

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt
6	—	773	128.50	128.50
83	—	826	125.00–126.50	126.41
75	—	883	119.00–120.00	119.19
34	—	538	150.00–152.00	150.96
4	—	351	186.00	186.00
2	—	703	131.00	131.00
5	—	986	109.00–117.50	115.79
62	—	941	114.00–117.25	116.80

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
2	—	933	97.50	97.50
8	—	396	172.00	172.00
3	—	578	154.00	154.00
6	—	761	126.50	126.50
4	—	175	175.00	175.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt
8	—	786	121.00	121.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Medium and Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt
29	—	615	157.00	157.00

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Large 1 · Fancy$ per cwt · actual wt
8	—	1,046	121.50	121.50

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt
6	—	1,063	84.50	84.50

Slaughter Cattle

As reported

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt
95	—	1,401	63.50–70.50	68.35
10	—	1,424	59.50–65.00	63.26
41	—	1,382	70.50–75.00	71.49

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt
7	—	950	62.00–65.00	63.94
10	—	907	51.00–62.00	56.84
7	—	866	43.00–53.00	47.41

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt
22	—	1,405	72.00–73.50	73.21

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt
1	—	1,715	75.50	75.50
4	—	1,528	65.00–66.00	65.25
7	—	1,546	67.50–72.50	70.47

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt
8	—	1,105	49.00–52.50	51.34
22	—	1,249	70.00–73.00	70.86
81	—	1,200	63.00–70.00	66.99
93	—	1,162	54.00–66.50	60.89

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt
1	—	1,650	84.50	84.50
42	—	2,080	93.00–107.00	96.78
46	—	1,772	84.00–94.50	88.10
49	—	1,673	71.00–84.50	80.98

Head	Wt range	Avg wt	Price range	Avg price
Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt
5	—	1,864	88.00–95.00	92.55
10	—	2,133	94.50–98.50	95.86

Head, weight ranges, average weights and price ranges are exactly as USDA AMS filed them — nothing recomputed, nothing rounded — in USDA's own reporting structure. This is RaisedBeef's rendering of that data, not a copy of USDA's document.

Source: USDA AMS, as filed — nothing recomputed and nothing rounded. This summary aggregates the same sales the Montana barn reports cover, so it must never be added to a state total built from those barns.