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Montana sale barns handled 13,685 head in the week of October 25–31, 2026, down from 13,808 the prior week and about 18% below the same week last year, with feeder cattle 25% lower. Trucking shortages led some buyers to leave early, widening price spreads, while CME live cattle futures posted sharp losses on Friday.
Lower feeder cattle receipts and a futures selloff point to tighter near-term cattle supply for feed buyers, though heavier calves from wet fall pastures could partly offset this. The trucking constraints add regional price volatility.
montanaoutdoor.comNov 3, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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