Market Report
Greenville Livestock Auction
February 14, 2026
Total: 236
Replacement: 236 (100.0%)
Notes: Active trade, good demand
Fairview Sale Barn
February 13, 2026
Total: 1,615
Feeder: 1,615 (100.0%)
Trade: Active trade, very good demand
United Producers
February 10, 2026
Total: 187
Feeder: 23 (12.3%)
Slaughter: 164 (87.7%)
Breeding: 0 (0.0%)
Notes: Sale Report Sourced from UPI
Illinois Weekly Summary
February 9, 2026
Total: 1,039
Feeder: 0 (0.0%)
Slaughter: 883 (85.0%)
Replacement: 156 (15.0%)
The Country Music Capital hosted more the 9,400 cattle producers and industry stakeholders earlier this month for the 2026 Cattlemen’s Convention and NCBA Tradeshow. Amongst the record breaking number of attendees were many Illinoisians, including IBA leaders and members, several of which were first-time attendees. NCBA Past President, Buck Wehrbein, shares the excitement of the attendance record, “It is exciting to see thousands of producers gather together with the common goal of moving our business forward. This record attendance demonstrates the dedication our producers have to driving beef demand and creating policy that secures a bright future for the next generation of producers.”
The week kicked off with a Region III get-together hosted by Iowa Cattlemen’s, comprised of staff and producers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and of course Illinois. Conversation and comradery flourished amongst the group, discussing individual operations, beef council and association topics, and of course the everyday gate-side chats.
Illinois leaders and staff attended a variety of policy and checkoff meeting, ensuring that our state and industry are remaining involved in the forward progression of both sides of beef- consumer and producer. NCBA’s 2026 policy priorities were announced, and the new NCBA President reminded us that “NCBA focused on practical, workable solutions that produced meaningful policy wins in 2025.”
“Now is the time to continue reforming federal
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regulations that have hindered conservation efforts for decades, strengthen protections against the northward spread of New World Screwworm, expand foreign market access for U.S. beef, and advance science-based policies that keep beef at the center of the plate.” Copenhaver said.
NCBA’s 2026 policy priorities:
Continue to press the administration to roll back harmful regulations to keep working lands working.
Enhance and strengthen U.S. mitigation measures against the incursion of New World Screwworm.
Protect the U.S. cattle herd from foreign animal diseases and pests through heightened awareness and preparedness actions.
Expand market access for U.S. beef exports and hold trade partners accountable to ensure equivalent animal health and food safety standards for imported beef.
Promote scienced-based nutrition policies and sound, fact-based information for consumers.
Push for further hours-of-service flexibility, increased truck weights, and continue delaying ELD requirements for livestock haulers.
Safeguard the U.S cattle and beef supply chain by working with the administration to ensure there is a strong workforce to limit processing disruptions for producers.
Returning to Nashville in 2027, CattleCon will be yet another event highlight for the beef industry, so save the dates and get your cowboy hats dusted off for next February 2-4, 2027.
by Devin Bollman
Producer Events
Illinois Angus Association
3rd Annual Banquet & Conference
When: February 20, 2026
Where: Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Illinois Simmental Association
Banquet & Annual Meeting
When: February 20, 2026
Where: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Illinois Shorthorn Association
Banquet & Annual Meeting
When: February 20, 2026
Where: Building 30, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Illinois Hereford Association
Annual Meeting & Banquet
When: February 21, 2026
Where: Springfield
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