February 12 Video Auction

LiveAg Video Livestock Auction Market Report

February 12, 2026 | Cooper’s – Fort Worth Stockyards

The February 12 LiveAg Video Auction at Cooper’s in the Fort Worth Stockyards
featured nearly 20,000 head of feeder and replacement cattle.
Buyer participation remained active across multiple regions and delivery windows,
with pricing generally steady to firm compared to the previous sale.

Total receipts were 20,040 head, with feeder cattle accounting for over
99% of the offering. Replacement cattle made up just under 1%, including
stock cows, bred cows, and cow-calf pairs.

Market Composition

• 21% Steers
• 18% Dairy Steers
• 11% Heifers
• 25% Beef/Dairy Steers
• 25% Beef/Dairy Heifers

Approximately 43% of cattle weighed over 600 pounds, reflecting
a heavier representation of lighter-weight calves and beef/dairy cross cattle
compared to the prior sale.

Feeder Steers

Steer trade was active across weight classes:

• 550 lb South Central steers (current delivery) traded at $495.00/cwt.
• 660 lb February steers brought $457.00/cwt.
• 575–600 lb March steers ranged $419.00–$426.00/cwt.
• 900 lb steers traded $340.00–$345.00/cwt.

Value-added and natural programs continued to receive strong buyer support.

Feeder Heifers

• 660 lb current South Central heifers brought $388.00/cwt.
• 775–800 lb March heifers ranged $329.00–$340.00/cwt.
• 650 lb March-April Southeast heifers reached $366.00/cwt.
• 850 lb heifers traded $326.00–$335.00/cwt.

Beef/Dairy & Dairy Cattle

• 400 lb beef/dairy steers traded $615.00–$650.00/cwt across spring delivery.
• Similar-weight beef/dairy heifers brought $550.00–$635.00/cwt.
• 325–350 lb dairy steers ranged $530.00–$540.00/cwt.
• 600–650 lb dairy steers traded near $349.00–$355.00/cwt.

Replacement Cattle

• Open stock cows averaged $2,250 per head.
• Bred cows (T2 stage) ranged $3,300–$4,400 per head.
• Cow-calf pairs averaged $4,150 per pair.

Market Summary

The February 12 LiveAg Video Auction demonstrated continued buyer confidence.
Lightweight feeder cattle and value-added programs maintained premium positioning,
while heavier yearlings traded in line with national trends.

Overall Market Tone: Steady to Firm.

Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News – LiveAg Video Auction Report