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Welcome to the St. Joe Stockyards website. Here you will be able to access current livestock markets, upcoming sales & events, commission firm info, sale rotation, and other livestock information. We are located at 4603 Packers Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64504. Telephone: 1-800-728-0282, 816-238-0626.
Company Profile125 YEARS ----- AND STILL GOING STRONG! The St. Joseph Stockyards, as you know us now, opened for business December 1, 1887. The original purchase of the company was a tract of 400 acres of land. Soon afterwards, an additional 40 acres were added making the 440-acre site the largest in the country for a livestock market. Up until July 2008 the center of all operations was the Livestock Exchange Building. The initial building was erected in 1887; however, destroyed by fire on November 20, 1898. The new and current building was dedicated on June 9, 1899. The structure is 184 x 135 feet, four stories high, and contains 105 rooms. During its heyday the building was inclusive of a bank, post office, telegraph office, market information posted hourly by the USDA, a restaurant, and many other amenities; and considered to be the most complete building for a like purpose in the United States. In May of 2008, the current owners of the Livestock Exchange Building announced their intentions of closing the building and in July of 2008, all St. Joseph Stockyards office operations moved to our newly constructed Cattle Auction Barn. This provided a more centralized location for customers and employees alike. By the 1950’s, 23 livestock commission firms operated from these walls. Livestock came to the St. Joe market from some 27 states via seven highways and six railroads --- requiring almost 6,000 rail cars and more than 175,000 trucks per year. Outgoing shipments were routed to some 28 states and Mexico. Much of the St. Joe market’s success then and still today is due to our tradition for service and price. The growth and longevity of the St. Joseph Stockyards did not just happen. It has been a combination of imagination and years of friendly, courteous, and honest service to livestock producers. The result being that the St. Joseph Stockyards has been known for some 120 years as “The Friendly Market”. Today, the St. Joseph Stockyards, managed by Mark Servaes, are still going strong. In keeping with tradition, we stress service to our customers while at the same time, keep in step with the times. We offer newly remodeled facilities and state of the art equipment. When compared to 2006 receipts, the St. Joseph Stockyards reflected a 4,284 head increase in cattle and sheep in 2007. Despite the significant decrease in hogs, we sold 161,850 head of livestock in 2007 comprised of cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and feeder pigs. The St. Joe market is one of the largest, most competitive, and diverse buyer-based in the area. In addition to the many farmer buyers that attend and participate in our cattle sales each week, we can depend on 15-20 order buyers participating weekly and filling orders for feedlots and packers in 10-12 various states. From the time livestock arrive at our facility until the time they leave, they have access to fresh hay, feed, and water and are handled and cared for, represented, and merchandised by competent and experienced personnel. All livestock are weighed by bonded weigh masters using regularly inspected state of the art equipment. Payment is immediate and on bonded checks --- guaranteeing instant cash or credit. Consider what we have to offer and why we have been in business for some 120 years. Experience, dedication, and honest, dependable service go hand-in-hand at our market --- as it has for some 120 years!
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