USDA National Sheep Summary 02/18 15:51

San Angelo, TX     Wed February 18, 2026     USDA LPGMN

National Sheep Summary for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

   Compared to last week at Sioux Falls: Slaughter lambs under 110 lbs steady 
to 5.00 higher, up to 40.00 higher on 100-110 lbs, over 110 lbs mostly steady. 
Slaughter ewes 5.00 to 
10.00 higher.

Slaughter Lambs:   Choice and Prime 1-3:
  Sioux Falls:  60-70 lbs 420.00-425.00; 70-80 lbs 395.00-415.00; 80-90 lbs 
365.00-400.00; 90-100 lbs 
                325.00-400.00; 100-110 lbs 320.00-400.00; 110-120 lbs 
295.00-340.00; 120-130 lbs 
                260.00-310.00; 130-140 lbs 250.00-275.00; 140-150 lbs 
235.00-250.00; 150-160 lbs 237.50.
Buffalo, MO:    No test.
Slaughter Ewes: Good 2-3:
  Sioux Falls:  140.00-175.00.
  Buffalo, MO:  No test.
Feeder Lambs:      Medium and Large 1-2:
  Sioux Falls:  40-50 lbs 445.00-490.00; 50-60 lbs 420.00-440.00; 60-70 lbs 
430.00-435.00; 70-80 lbs
                380.00-385.00; 80-90 lbs 390.00.
  Buffalo, MO   No test.
Replacement Ewes:  Medium and Large 1-2:
  Sioux Falls:  2-6 year old WIN/SPR 140-200 lbs 320.00-460.00 per unit.
  Buffalo, MO:  No test.

Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date
totaled 22,000 compared to 27,000 last week and 19,980 last year.               
                                                                   

Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News 
        General inquiries, please call: (202) 720-1990
        email: mymarketnews@usda.gov

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