TL;DR: Montana shows $465/cwt average cattle price context across 61 county rows, with published rows from $421/cwt to $495/cwt and latest source rows through May 7, 2026.
State signal
What are Montana cattle prices right now?
Montana cattle prices are presented as a state-level aggregate from county rows. Treat the number as market context and verify the local barn, cattle class, and report date before acting.
Average context
$465/cwt
Published low
$421/cwt
Published high
$495/cwt
County rows
61
Latest report date
May 7, 2026
County anchors
Which Montana counties anchor the signal?
The static answer body names representative county rows so agents can cite the state page without waiting for JavaScript.
Yellowstone County: $421/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Custer County: $488/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 5, 2026)
Richland County: $495/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Sheridan County: $495/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Wibaux County: $495/cwt via USDA AMS MARS (May 7, 2026)
Operator use
How should an operator use this Montana price page?
Use the page to frame local price context, then check report freshness, cattle class, barn distance, and source limitations before deciding whether to haul or wait.
State price FAQ
What is the current Montana cattle price signal?
Montana currently shows $465/cwt average context across 61 county rows, with latest source rows through May 7, 2026.
Is the Montana average a guaranteed bid?
No. The Montana page is a source-backed market signal, not a guaranteed transaction price, buyer commitment, or financial recommendation.
What should I check before hauling cattle in Montana?
Check report date, cattle class, nearby barn context, route distance, and whether a newer source record has appeared before committing cattle or fuel.