- LIMITED ACCESS -
If you missed yesterday’s market recap, upgrade to Premium for daily coverage and stay informed on the ups and downs of the cattle market.
Discount ends 2/28.
FRIDAY TRIVIA
MARKET REPORT
WEATHER 20/20 REPORT
AGRICULTURE
CATTLE STRESS RELIEF AFTER WILDFIRES
COTTON DATA LEGACY SPANS DECADES
WEBINAR TARGETS LOW PREGNANCY RATES
FINANCE
DAILY REPORTING
NEW 10% TARIFF SPARES KEY INPUTS
FARM LEADERS DEMAND INPUT RELIEF
AI RALLY LOSES MOMENTUM
Introducing CattleChannel: A New Way to CattleUSA
Join in on the fun!
Cast your vote below and stay tuned for the answer next Friday!
Scroll down for last week’s answer
Texas cattleman and rancher Charles Goodnight invented which type of wagon commonly found on cattle drives?
Scroll Down for Last Week's Results— (2/20)
Thursday, February 26
AUCTION SUMMARY
OKC West Livestock
10,248 El Reno, OK
Wednesday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 470.00-535.00 | 500-600 lbs | 410.00-485.00 |
| 600-700 lbs | 402.50-470.00 | 600-700 lbs | 360.00-430.00 |
| 700-800 lbs | 369.00-410.00 | 700-800 lbs | 330.00-374.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 342.50-376.00 | 800-900 lbs | 320.00-343.00 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 320.00-345.00 | 900-1000 lbs | 290.00-324.00 |
Hub City Livestock
6,473 Aberdeen, SD
Wednesday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 500-600 lbs | 480.00-520.00 | 500-600 lbs | 427.50-482.50 |
| 600-700 lbs | 412.00-481.00 | 600-700 lbs | 383.00-437.50 |
| 700-800 lbs | 373.00-410.00 | 700-800 lbs | 342.00-383.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 350.00-379.25 | 800-900 lbs | 324.00-347.00 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 317.00-355.50 | 900-1000 lbs | 295.00-311.00 |
Huss Livestock
4,208 Kearney, NE
Wednesday
| Feeder Steers - Medium & Large #1 | Feeder Heifers - Medium & Large #1 | ||
| 600-700 lbs | 431.00-474.00 | 500-600 lbs | 451.00-487.50 |
| 700-800 lbs | 388.50-420.00 | 600-700 lbs | 394.00-446.00 |
| 800-900 lbs | 364.75-385.50 | 700-800 lbs | 352.00-390.00 |
| 900-1000 lbs | 328.00-362.25 | 800-900 lbs | 323.00-357.50 |
| 1000-1100 lbs | 322.25-324.50 | 900-1000 lbs | 303.00-322.50 |
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE LIVESTOCK FUTURES SETTLEMENT
Thursday
| Live Cattle | Change | Feeder Cattle | Change | ||
| Feb | 246.000 | unchanged | Mar | 361.650 | 4.650 ▼ |
| Apr | 236.900 | 3.375 ▼ | Apr | 358.750 | 5.275 ▼ |
| Jun | 233.400 | 3.300 ▼ | May | 355.300 | 5.350 ▼ |
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE GRAIN FUTURES SETTLEMENTS
Thursday
| Corn | Change | Soy Beans | Change | ||
| Mar | 4.3325 | 0.0275 ▲ | Mar | 11.4775 | 0.0050 ▼ |
| May | 4.4350 | 0.0150 ▲ | May | 11.6350 | 0.0150 ▼ |
| Jul | 4.5125 | 0.0100 ▲ | Jul | 11.7625 | 0.0125 ▼ |
KANSAS CITY BOARD OF TRADE
Thursday
| Wheat | Change | ||||
| Mar | 5.5150 | 0.0100 ▼ | |||
| May | 5.6225 | 0.0200 ▼ | |||
| Jul | 5.7600 | 0.0125 ▼ | |||
ESTIMATED DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Thursday | 103,000 | Wednesday |
| Week Ago (est) | 112,000 | Steer & Heifer: 87,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 120,000 | Cow & Bull: 20,000 |
| Wk To Date (est) | 427,000 | |
| Last Week (est) | 427,000 | |
| Last Year (est) | 460,000 |
Thursday, February 26
5 AREA WEEKLY ACCUMULATED WEIGHTED AVG CATTLE PRICE
| As of 10:00 am | Head Count | Avg Weight | Avg Price |
| Live Steer | 510 | 1,650 | 245.00 |
| Live Heifer | - | - | - |
| Dressed Steer | - | - | - |
| Dressed Heifer | - | - | - |
DAILY ESTIMATED CUTOUT VALUES
| 600-900# | Choice | Select | Choice/Select Spread |
| Current Cutout Values: | 377.89 | 370.79 | 7.10 |
| Change from prior day: | -1.34 ▼ | +3.72 ▲ |
DAILY CATTLE SLAUGHTER
| Thursday | 103,000 | Wednesday |
| Week Ago | 112,000 | Steer & Heifer: 87,000 |
| Year Ago (act) | 119,526 | Cow & Bull: 20,000 |
| Week To Date | 427,000 | |
| Same Period Last Week | 427,000 | |
| Same Period Last Year | 460,333 |
Thursday, February 26
In Case You Missed It!
We recently hosted Crop Insurance Insights for 2026, a webinar designed to help you simplify coverage decisions and understand the updates shaping this season.
If you couldn't join us, now you can watch on-demand.
✔ Where crop insurance is headed
✔ How MPCI, ECO and SCO work together in real scenarios
✔ Policy options that can strengthen your protection
✔ What to consider for 2026
Use these insights to strengthen your coverage and make more informed decisions for 2026.
Click here to connect with a CattleUSA Insurance representative
Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Review our full disclaimer at https://www.logicag.com/disclaimer
THE EVOLVING WEATHER PATTERN
The GFS model this morning shows an area of snow, mix, and rain developing Sunday night along the eastern flank of the ridge, where we would expect it, with the formation zone near the Kansas/Missouri border. This is going to be a big forecast challenge… - Upgrade account to read the rest.
Join the CattleUSA Drive Community to unlock daily Weather 20/20 maps and insights
CattleUSA has teamed up with Weather 20/20 to bring you exclusive access to long-range weather forecasts using their patent-pending LRC methodology. Plan ahead with confidence and stay ahead of the weather—now at a special discounted rate for CattleUSA users!
Last Trivia Voting Results— (2/20)
CattleUSA Daily Podcast:
If you or someone you know would be interested in hopping on the mic to share your story, please contact us at [email protected]. — Video streaming weekdays on YouTube @cattleusatv. Audio available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major streaming platforms.
Join the CattleUSA Drive Community for full access to this post and other member-only content, including daily market reports, FCI, ag weather predictions, & more. Upgrade to Premium and stay ahead with the full picture.
-/
Want more CattleUSA? Check out our socials!
-
Questions, comments, concerns? Reply to this email or message us at [email protected]—we’d love to hear from you!
Premium Membership Details
Become a Premium member of the CattleUSA Drive Community for full access to this post and other member-only content.
Click Here to Upgrade AccountPremium Membership Includes:
- Daily Market Insights
- Daily Feeder Cattle Index
- Daily Inspirational Thought
- Insider Expert Commentary
- Predictive Weather Forecasting by Weather 20/20
- Latest Industry News & Updates
- The Saturday Edition
- Full Access to All Content & Archive
- Access to Exclusive Content & Events
- CattleUSA Partner Discounts
- Community Contributions & Insights
- + More!