# Crop producers struggle, cattle prices at record highs - Montana Economist

> Montana producers received high prices for the 2025 calf crop as U.S. and state cattle inventories fell to historic lows. Imports of live cattle dropped about 50% in the first seven months of 2025 due to screwworm protocols and trade changes. Crop prices for wheat, barley and pulses were weaker.

- Date: 2026-01-15 · published 2026-01-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21010-crop-producers-struggle-cattle-prices-at-record-highs-montana-economist
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Low cattle numbers and reduced live imports keep cattle prices elevated, while weaker grain prices squeeze crop margins.

## Read by commodity

- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- montanaeconomist.org: https://montanaeconomist.org/crop-producers-struggle-cattle-prices-at-record-highs/

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