WEST PLAINS, MO., Jun 24, 2026 — Compared to last week, the slaughter cows sold mostly steady and the slaughter bulls sold $2 to $5 higher Wednesday at the Ozarks Regional Stockyard. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Total receipts were 575 head. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Cold Storage report, released this week, reported beef in freezers was down 3% from last month and down 5% from a year ago.
Top Prices of the Day
• The top slaughter bull sold at $248/cwt.
• The top slaughter cow sold at $191/cwt.
• There were several bred cows and pairs in the offering with the top pairs selling for $5,450/pair.
• The top bred cows sold for $4,000/head.
Pricing Averages Snapshot
• Breaker Cows (75-80% dressing): Averaged $175.90/cwt.
• Boner Cows (80-85% dressing): Averaged $172.24/cwt.
• Lean Cows (85-90% dressing): Averaged $158.16/cwt.
• Slaughter Bulls (Yield Grade 1-2): Averaged $200.36/cwt.
Strong gains for mid-weight calves at feeder market
Compared to last week, the steers weighing 450-650 lbs sold $15 to $20 higher on Tuesday. The 650-750 lb steers sold $7 higher and the heavier weight steers sold steady to weak. The heifers under 700 lbs sold $10 to $13 higher and the heifers weighing 800-850 lbs sold steady. Demand was good on a moderate supply of 1,863 head.
Market Highlights
• The largest draft of the day was 119 head of 872 lb steers that sold at $350.50/cwt.
• The USDA's Cattle on Feed Report, released last week, reported Inventories were 2% higher, Placements were 10% lower, and Marketings were 12% lower than a year ago.
Pricing Snapshot (Per Cwt / Avg Price)
• Steers (Medium & Large 1):
◦ 411-435 lbs (428 lbs avg): Averaged $552.89.
◦ 465-495 lbs (482 lbs avg): Averaged $539.60.
◦ 515-548 lbs (528 lbs avg): Averaged $499.61.
◦ 604-639 lbs (621 lbs avg): Averaged $453.01.
• Heifers (Medium & Large 1):
◦ 405-442 lbs (416 lbs avg): Averaged $515.72.
◦ 462-497 lbs (479 lbs avg): Averaged $475.69.
◦ 510-546 lbs (523 lbs avg): Averaged $452.58.
Moderate to heavy supply with solid demand in video auction
Demand was good on a moderate to heavy supply for this Video Auction held in conjunction with ORS' regular feeder cattle sale. Total receipts were 951 head. All cattle offered are in Arkansas and Oklahoma. All deliveries are current through Aug. 7 meaning cattle will be delivered up to 14 days from the video sale date.
Video Auction Highlights
• South Central Steers (M&L 1, 909 lbs avg): July delivery sold for $352.72/cwt.
• Southeast Steers (M&L 1, 890 lbs avg): Current delivery sold for $352.50/cwt.
• Southeast Steers (M&L 1-2, 908 lbs avg): Current delivery averaged $343.66/cwt.
• Southeast Heifers (M&L 1, 765 lbs avg): Current delivery sold for $355/cwt.
Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News MO Dept of Ag Market News - Amanda Wieberg, Market Reporter Jefferson City, MO | (573) 751-5618 www.ams.usda.gov/lpgmn
