Markets
Feeder Cattle $3.67/lb
▲ +0.1%
Live Cattle $2.47/lb
▲ +0.1%
Wheat (HRW) $6.50/bu
▼ -0.2%
Diesel (ULSD) $3.11/gal
▲ +0.6%
as of Jun 19, 06:00 MT
Ranching
Montana’s sale barns still set the weekly tone for price discovery, but more cattle are moving through private treaty deals, dispersal/estate sales,…
Harry Ward · March 8, 2026
Ranching
Cattle futures ended the week with a sharp selloff in both live and feeder contracts. While Montana cash prices don’t move tick-for-tick…
Harry Ward · March 8, 2026
Ranching
Across Montana, the sale barn still anchors weekly price discovery—but more ranchers are using off-auction options like private treaty, dispersals, and direct…
Harry Ward · March 8, 2026
Montana Ranching
Audubon Conservation Ranching is expanding into Minnesota, partnering with local ranchers to improve grassland habitat, soil health, and water conservation—while offering a…
Harry Ward · March 7, 2026
Montana Ranching
Looking for free Spring Break fun in Lubbock? The National Ranching Heritage Center is hosting daily, family-friendly activities—from hands-on exhibits and guided…
Harry Ward · March 7, 2026
Montana Ranching
A Homeland Security nominee with deep ranching experience is drawing attention for a perspective rarely seen in top national security roles. Here’s…
Harry Ward · March 7, 2026
Ranching
Across Montana, the local auction barn is still the backbone of price discovery and weekly cash flow. But more producers are also…
Harry Ward · March 7, 2026
Ranching
Grain and livestock futures sent a mixed message on March 4, with cattle contracts moving sharply higher while key feed grains drifted…
Harry Ward · March 5, 2026
Farming
Montana producers don’t plant much corn compared to the Midwest, but corn prices still reach into every corner of the state—from feed…
Harry Ward · March 4, 2026
Ranching
Listings for young cow-calf pairs pop up year-round, but interest often spikes as Montana outfits line up grass, labor, and branding schedules.…
Harry Ward · March 4, 2026