Livestock Trading Remains Slow as Cattle Prices Show Mixed Activity

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Cash cattle trading continues to move at a sluggish pace with no clear pricing emerging yet. Missouri stockyards are seeing higher prices for lighter feeder steers, with increases ranging from $5 to $20 per head.

Trading activity in the cash cattle markets remains sluggish during midday hours, with buyers and sellers yet to establish clear pricing levels. Market participants have not revealed their bid or asking prices as negotiations continue.

Based on patterns observed in recent weeks, substantial trading volumes are expected to materialize later in the week, most likely occurring on Thursday or Friday. Meanwhile, at Missouri’s Joplin Regional Stockyards, feeder steers under 800 pounds have seen price increases ranging from $5 to $20 per head compared to previous sessions.

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