Joplin LIVE:  Join Us For Today's Value-Added Sale

We're bringing you live coverage of today’s Value-Added Sale at Joplin Regional Stockyards, where around 5,000 head are expected...

Joplin LIVE:  Live Coverage of Today’s Value-Added Sale

We're bringing you live coverage of today’s Value-Added Sale at Joplin Regional Stockyards, where around 5,000 head are expected. These cattle are 60 days weaned, fully vaccinated, and offered in large, uniform groups to keep things moving fast and smooth. No small or mixed lots here—just clean runs of high-quality cattle selling with speed and consistency.

So far Thursday morning at Joplin Regional Stockyards, the 6-weight steers are carrying the bill, making up 55.07% of total steer receipts. They’re averaging $369.52, up $16.13 from Monday’s sale. Close behind are the 5-weights, accounting for 30.40% of receipts with a weighted average price of $388.99, up $5.35.

Top sales by weight group at Joplin on June 19 included 11 head at 488 lbs bringing $445.00 in the 4-weight category. In the 5-weights, the top three were 13 head at 511 lbs for $430.00, 10 head at 540 lbs for $400.00, and 34 head at 599 lbs for $375.00. Leading the 6-weights were two lots at 611 and 610 lbs, each bringing $400.00, followed by 19 head at 606 lbs selling for $380.00.

☀️ Weather in Joplin is sunny with a high near 88 today and calm winds—ideal sale barn conditions. Looking ahead, Friday brings more heat, with a high of 91 and a heat index pushing 101. Stay cool and hydrated out there!

The live feed from Joplin is available all day through DVAuction. Make sure to check back throughout the day, as this page is updated regularly with the latest market results from today’s sale.

About Joplin Regional Stockyards

For over 70 years, Joplin Regional Stockyards has stood as a beacon of excellence in the beef industry, earning its reputation as the largest cow/calf auction in the nation. With more than 10 acres under its roof and 50 weeks of cattle sales each year, Joplin Regional Stockyards is a vital hub for buyers and sellers in the four-state region.  More...

Rob Cook, NationalBeefWire.com