Market report for Thursday, January 22, 2026
Data sourced from USDA AMS
View USDA PDF VersionCompared to the last sale: Most of the trades were for future delivery and not enough to test trends. Many feeder cattle set to delivery late February and March. Much of the Southern Plains and Southeast are bracing for significant ice and/or snow beginning tomorrow. This did have some impact on deliveries but sellers working with buyers to get around difficult travel. Demand mostly moderate. Many auctions did move lower this week despite a mostly positive move in cattle futures. Slaughter cattle prices slowly moving higher as packers strongly resist a higher move. Feedyards continue to be on lighter numbers but carcass weights continue to inch higher. Supply included 63 percent South Central; 6 percent West; 4 percent North Central; 24 percent South East; and 3 percent North East. Deliveries are current through October 2026. Current delivery is 14 days from the last day of the video and is up to and including February 5, 2026.