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Cattle sale, Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Report date Feb 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Feb 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 6:00 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Farmington Regional Stockyards - Farmington, MO (AMS_1812)
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Compared to last week, 500 lbs heifers and 500-800 lbs steers sold 9.00-19.00 higher, the rest of the offering sold 2.00-8.00 lower. Slaughter cows sold steady and bulls sold 5.00 higher; Demand uneven and supply moderate.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 270 | 3 | $570.00–590.00 | $576.67 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 324 | 4 | $490.00–560.00 | $529.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 372 | 14 | $495.00–540.00 | $511.05 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 422 | 17 | $465.00–505.00 | $475.16 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 36 | $450.00–480.00 | $464.30 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 524 | 65 | $410.00–475.00 | $443.21 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 35 | $420.00–482.00 | $437.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 31 | $362.00–400.00 | $387.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 685 | 8 | $325.00–380.00 | $339.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 718 | 2 | $335.00–345.00 | $340.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 770 | 2 | $325.00–335.00 | $330.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 865 | 4 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 300–350 | 316 | 4 | $560.00–570.00 | $562.41 |
| Medium and Large · 1Replacement | 650–700 | 653 | 13 | $445.00 | $445.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 618 | 10 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 300–350 | 332 | 3 | $450.00–475.00 | $467.09 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 374 | 7 | $410.00–470.00 | $442.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 436 | 7 | $385.00–455.00 | $415.69 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 20 | $325.00–455.00 | $415.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 582 | 51 | $370.00–415.00 | $398.22 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 618 | 4 | $335.00–340.00 | $338.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 690 | 3 | $320.00–337.00 | $331.29 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 269 | 4 | $590.00–610.00 | $602.13 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 338 | 3 | $490.00–570.00 | $540.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 368 | 3 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 429 | 15 | $520.00–600.00 | $553.72 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 19 | $525.00–565.00 | $547.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 533 | 23 | $460.00–540.00 | $502.38 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 573 | 20 | $465.00–500.00 | $478.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 35 | $425.00–477.00 | $456.81 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 673 | 22 | $385.00–445.00 | $423.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 717 | 20 | $390.00–411.00 | $409.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 761 | 30 | $361.00–395.00 | $380.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 832 | 16 | $355.00–360.00 | $359.40 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 858 | 4 | $335.00 | $335.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 900–950 | 915 | 3 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 400–450 | 415 | 4 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Fancy | 500–550 | 525 | 32 | $540.00–570.00 | $550.14 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 350–400 | 388 | 7 | $460.00–540.00 | $509.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 414 | 6 | $425.00–525.00 | $484.25 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 450–500 | 472 | 12 | $450.00–505.00 | $477.60 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 534 | 29 | $420.00–542.00 | $479.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 550–600 | 573 | 13 | $375.00–430.00 | $412.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 600–650 | 626 | 6 | $375.00–390.00 | $377.58 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 430 | 4 | $460.00–510.00 | $492.44 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 9 | $420.00–500.00 | $476.62 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 10 | $405.00–490.00 | $467.73 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 7 | $375.00–460.00 | $404.23 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 623 | 3 | $375.00–400.00 | $384.88 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 4 | $345.00–365.00 | $354.78 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 745 | 2 | $325.00–330.00 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 805 | 3 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 400–450 | 405 | 3 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 500–550 | 540 | 2 | $400.00–465.00 | $432.20 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 | 650–700 | 678 | 2 | $300.00–335.00 | $317.44 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 1,150–1,300 | 1,225 | 2 | $3,100–3,800 | $3,450 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,055–1,350 | 1,228 | 3 | $2,000–2,900 | $2,495.79 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,265 | 1,265 | 1 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,575 | 1,575 | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Medium and Large · 2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,615 | 1,615 | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| Medium · 2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 970 | 970 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,045–1,475 | 1,208 | 6 | $147.00–157.00 | $153.66 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 955–1,515 | 1,246 | 18 | $160.00–177.00 | $167.01 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,215–1,375 | 1,295 | 2 | $152.00–155.00 | $153.59 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,150–1,590 | 1,399 | 5 | $159.00–168.00 | $163.04 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 860–1,165 | 1,055 | 6 | $100.00–132.00 | $116.73 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 810–1,165 | 975 | 6 | $135.00–167.00 | $154.54 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,145–1,340 | 1,243 | 2 | $162.00–177.00 | $170.09 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,260–2,150 | 1,700 | 11 | $187.00–221.00 | $205.71 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,360–1,435 | 1,398 | 2 | $150.00–157.00 | $153.41 |
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From Missouri Department of Agriculture Market News - Reports (Missouri Cattle/Livestock Market Reports), retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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