Beaver Livestock had a total head count of 4,040 head on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Compared to last sale: Feeder steers 2.00-5.00 higher. Steer calves 7.00-12.00 higher. Feeder heifers and heifer calves 5.00-10.00 higher. Quality attractive with several fancy drafts. Demand strong. CME live feeder futures boards closed 4.35 in the green today. Fires continue …
Category: Markets
Feb 18
OKC West Saw Very Good Demand and Higher Steer and Heifer Calf Prices Tuesday
The Tuesday stocker and calf sale at OKC West had 2,349 head. Compared to last week: Steer calves 3.00-6.00 higher. Heifer calves 5.00-10.00 higher. Demand very good for all classes of cattle. The spread between No. 1 and No. 2 cattle continued to narrow this week, as quality becomes less of a concern and buyers …
Feb 17
Choice Boxed Beef Drops $3.01 to $360.76 on Tuesday
Boxed beef prices moved lower Tuesday. Choice cutout closed at $364.76, down $3.01 from Monday, while Select finished at $360.22, down $1.01. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $4.54 from $6.54 the previous day, with 119 loads traded compared to 50 on Monday. Primal values were mostly lower compared to Monday. Rib dropped to $499.70 …
Feb 17
Tuesday 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.
Feb 16
Choice Boxed Beef Jumps $3.30 Higher on President’s Day
Boxed beef started the week higher after five consecutive down days, with Choice cutout rising $3.30 to $367.77 on 50 loads. Select moved lower, falling $2.19 to $361.23, narrowing the Choice/Select spread to $6.54 from $1.05 on Friday. Compared to Friday, rib values jumped sharply from $491.25 to $505.83, while loins improved from $470.47 to …
Feb 16
Monday 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.
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