RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Category: Markets
Feb 20
Texas Cattle Feeders Report Feedlot Steers and Heifers Sold to Packers A Dollar Higher at $249 in Latest Week
According to the weekly market report released on Friday, February 20th by the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, both steers and heifers were sold for $249 out of the Association’s feedlots- up a dollar from a week ago. According to the National Beef Wire- In the Western Cornbelt, trade was moderate to active on good demand, …
Feb 20
Choice Boxed Beef Finished the Week $1.53 Higher at $366.70
Boxed beef closed higher Friday, with the Choice cutout rising $1.53 to $366.70 and Select gaining $0.95 to $360.74, widening the spread to $5.96 on 106 loads. The composite cutout is up $2.23 from last Friday. Compared to Thursday, primals were mostly higher. Rib advanced to $502.67 from $495.19, Round improved to $334.45 from …
Feb 20
Friday 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 19
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.
Feb 18
Wednesday Early Morning Market Analysis with Ron Hays
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster offers this early look at the livestock, grain, oilseed and cotton futures for February 18, 2026.
Feb 18
Beaver Livestock Auction Sees All Classes of Feeder and Stocker Cattle Higher as Fire Rages in the Area
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 …
















