Montana livestock report Apr 19-25: 4,781 head sold, steady feeder demand beats CME pressure. Grass-ready cattle strong, Canadian buyers active.

Montana ranchers unite May 27-29, 2026 in Great Falls for the 142nd MidYear Meeting. Policy talks, networking, and entertainment await at this pivotal event.

Montana cattle prices surge at Aprilfest sales! Feeder receipts jump to 4,859 head with strong market activity. Get the latest auction results and trends.

Receipts fell 75% to 1,836 head yet prices stayed firm. Replacement cattle surged to 34.2% of offerings. Here's what Montana ranchers need to know.

A man in Three Forks, Montana, humorously attempted to order a beer on his horse in 2026 but was denied service, highlighting the importance of keeping livestock outside bars.

Montana cattle markets surge with 7,315 head sold this week! Feeder cattle show strong demand, CME futures rally. Get the latest prices and trends.

Montana cattle markets surge with CME futures up $13.45! Strong demand despite light trading. Get the latest prices and trends affecting your ranch profits this week.

New USDA rules mean foreign beef can no longer fake a USA label. Here's what the change means for Montana ranchers and the meat on your table.

Montana ag producers score big as USDA announces $1M+ in Value-Added Producer Grants for 5 operations, helping farmers move beyond raw commodities

Montana farmers face potential pricing nightmare as $85B railroad merger threatens to eliminate competition and spike shipping costs for grain and cattle feed.

Montana cattle markets face pressure with 3,973 head traded – feeder prices drop on quality concerns while cow markets stay strong. Get the full breakdown.

Wyoming rancher tells Senate how frozen diesel fluid regulations threaten cattle feeding in sub-zero weather, demanding practical solutions for farmers

Montana ranchers and farmers say the labor shortage is no longer isolated—it’s sector-wide and forcing hard choices on daily operations and long-term plans. At the Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Agriculture Labor Summit, producers pushed for real solutions, from local training pipelines to reforms that make the H-2A program more workable.

Montana auctions moved 5,837 head in the first week of March with seasonal, quality-driven mixed trends. Feeder cattle ran steady to weak, replacement females dominated offerings, and slaughter bulls were the week’s standout—up $5–$8 as packers look for lean trim. Here’s the price recap, supply breakdown, and what to watch as spring grass demand builds.

After a record-setting 2025, Montana cattle producers are looking at a 2026 market shaped by historic lows in the national beef cow herd and unusually high volatility. Industry outlooks suggest bigger price swings—creating major opportunity, but also real budget and risk-management challenges for ranching operations across Big Sky Country.

Karl Tyler wanted a cattle ranch since 8th grade—but didn’t have money for land or cattle. On the Montana Outdoor Podcast, he tells Downrigger Dale how hard work and long-term focus took him from washing cars at a dealership to owning multiple dealerships and, ultimately, building a top-tier cattle operation that’s turning heads across the industry.