Northern Livestock Video Auction results — September 14, 2026
Billings, MT · Sale September 14, 2026
Northern Livestock video auction held its Fall Preview September 14th 2026. Demand was mixed for light offerings. Demand for light weight calves was mostly moderate to good this sale as buyers showed good demand for all cattle suitable to develop into yearlings. Demand for feeder cattle destined for the feedlot was mostly light to moderate. Demand for yearlings was mostly moderate to good, with some cattle still selling above breakeven price against the board. Demand for heifers suitable to make replacements remains good. Most sets of yearlings were located in the feedlot due to drought conditions and sold with heavy discounts to cattle out on grass. These offerings are tagged as fleshy in the report below. A larger volume of PO's were noticed this sale as lower prices led some producers to po or wean and move their cattle to the Diamond ring sale in January. Market activity was moderate to active throughout the sale with bidders participating in person, by phone, and via the internet. Calves weaned for more than 45 days were sold untagged, with most scheduled for November or later delivery. Cattle designated as "Value Added" were enrolled in two or more certification programs and verified by a third party. The premiums seen for value added cattle were historically light with some lots seeing little to no premium this sale. Cattle for current delivery are set to deliver within 14 days of the last day of the sale, or September 28th, 2026. A large volume of bred stock was seen this sale. Demand was mostly moderate. High feed and fuel costs played a factor in some ranchers decisions as they weigh the idea of herd expansion. A large number of POs were seen for bred stock this sale as a result.
USDA Market News reporter, September 14, 2026
Supply included: 70% Feeder Cattle (63% Steers, 37% Heifers); 30% Replacement Cattle (36% Bred Cows, 64% Bred Heifers). Feeder cattle over 600 lbs was 50%. Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 0-3% pencil shrink or equivalent, with a 14-28 cent slide > 600 lbs and 28-44 cent slide < 600 lbs.
Feeder steers by delivery month
| Weight | Head | Avg wt | All deliveries $/cwt | Current | From Sep | From Oct | From Nov | From Dec | From Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500–599 lb | 1,190 | 535 lb | $470.24 | — | — | — | — | $437.80690 hd | $515.00500 hd |
| 600–699 lb | 656 | 651 lb | $407.78 | — | — | — | $407.74186 hd | $415.00200 hd | $402.45270 hd |
| 700–799 lb | 720 | 741 lb | $372.48 | — | — | $374.0085 hd | — | $367.0085 hd | $373.10550 hd |
| 800–899 lb | 345 | 843 lb | $351.41 | — | $357.00115 hd | $361.0080 hd | — | $342.00150 hd | — |
Feeder heifers by delivery month
| Weight | Head | Avg wt | All deliveries $/cwt | Current | From Sep | From Oct | From Nov | From Dec | From Jan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500–599 lb | 510 | 534 lb | $415.25 | — | — | — | — | $415.00200 hd | $415.42310 hd |
| 600–699 lb | 80 | 675 lb | $368.00 | — | — | — | $368.0080 hd | — | — |
| 800–899 lb | 548 | 816 lb | $336.03 | $353.00148 hd | — | $329.00250 hd | — | $331.00150 hd | — |
| 900–999 lb | 115 | 985 lb | $296.00 | $296.00115 hd | — | — | — | — | — |
By region of origin
| Region | Steers 500–599 | Steers 700–799 | Heifers 500–599 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North CentralCO, IA, MT, ND, NE, SD, WY | $489.39690 hd | $372.48720 hd | $415.42310 hd |
| South CentralKS, MO, NM, OK, TX | $443.80500 hd | — | $415.00200 hd |
Price history since 2020
Sales in the last 12 months
| Sale | Reported | Steers 500–599 | Steers 700–799 | Heifers 500–599 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | 10,884 | $470.24 | $372.48 | $415.25 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 44,522 | $480.36 | $394.08 | $438.10 |
| Jul 20–Jul 22, 2026 | 144,154 | $521.34 | $414.17 | $469.52 |
| Jun 25–Jun 26, 2026 | 48,283 | $536.43 | $438.04 | $495.00 |
| May 19, 2026 | 9,296 | — | $405.79 | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 43,889 | $484.21 | $405.81 | $443.03 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 9,076 | $465.00 | $421.94 | $437.76 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 32,665 | $458.55 | $387.94 | $410.64 |
Source: USDA AMS Market News, “Northern Livestock Video/Internet Auction - Billings, MT” (AMS_2772). Video and internet auctions sell cattle for delivery now or months ahead; weights are seller estimates, prices are F.O.B. with the shrink and slide terms USDA quotes above.