Boxed beef prices were mostly steady to slightly lower on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Choice cutout closed at $361.32, down $0.67 from the previous day, while Select moved up $0.46 to $341.37, narrowing the spread to $19.95. Total loads reported were 109, down from 168 the day before. The rib primal continued to climb, …
Category: Markets
Jul 31
Thursday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 30
Choice Boxed Beef Continues Slide- Down $2.20 to $361.99 on Wednesday
Boxed beef prices continued to slide on Wednesday, with the Choice cutout down $2.20 to $361.99 and Select down $1.57 to $340.91. The Choice/Select spread narrowed slightly to $21.08, and total loads moved increased to 168, up from 118 the previous day. The Choice cutout is now down $34.50 from its June 27th high and …
Jul 30
Wednesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 29
Beaver County Stockyards Reports Sharply Higher Cattle Prices in Tuesday Sale
According to USDA Market News, the Beaver County Stockyards had a sharply higher market on July 29th: Compared to last sale: Feeder steer 15.00-20.00 higher. Steer calves 7.00-12.00 higher. Feeder heifers 9.00-14.00 higher. Heifer calves 11.00 to 15.00 higher, with 350-400 pound heifer calves 25.00 higher. Quality attractive with few fancy. Despite lower receipts, demand …

















