2026 Missouri Ag Hall of Fame Inductee
Raised on a farm in southwest Missouri, Jackie Moore developed a passion for the cattle industry at a young age. He went to auction school at age 13, the start of a lifetime in the auction business. Jackie and partners purchased the Joplin Stockyards in 1986, starting a new chapter in the company’s story and changing the face of the livestock auction world forever.
Under Jackie’s leadership, the business moved to a sprawling facility along Interstate 44 in 1995. Since then, Joplin Stockyards has grown to be the largest livestock auction in the country, selling more than 600,000 head each year. The auction barn has become a model of modern livestock marketing, pioneering innovations such as online video auctions more than 20 years ago. Jackie takes seriously the responsibility and trust placed in him by his customers, who use proceeds from selling their cattle to support their families. The second and third generations of the Moore family are now involved, taking Joplin Stockyards to new heights of cattle feeding, marketing, and outreach.
Jackie and his wife, Shelly, live near Mt. Vernon and together have five children, 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
About the Missouri Ag Hall of Fame
The Missouri Agricultural Hall of Fame recognizes farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who have made outstanding contributions to Missouri agriculture. Inductees are selected by a committee and honored annually.